Greyville
Today, April 20, 2025Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
IDEAL GIFT's recent starts have had a lot to like about them and she is just about the pick in this field. Sonata Samaritan is most likely the sternest opposition, while Plum Pudding is the third candidate for the three.
Ideal Gift
Sonata Samaritan
Plum Pudding
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. HodgepodgeJ: Sean VealeT: S. H. Ferrie, South AfricaF: 76212-231- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictDidn't need to improve to win 13-runner minor event at this course (9.9f, good to soft, 5/2) 44 days ago.
2. Among The CloudsJ: Andrew FortuneT: J. S. Snaith, South AfricaF: 22233-496- Price History:
- 3.20
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictFifteen runs since last win in 2023. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Durbanville (8f, good, 13/2) 29 days ago. Standard bearer.- 4. Plum PuddingJ: Serino MoodleyT: W. A. Nel, South AfricaF: 11263257-
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 130
Verdict5/1, last of 7 in handicap at Kenilworth (9f, good to soft). Off 130 days. - 5. Sonata SamaritanJ: Siphesihle HlengwaT: P. M. Gadsby, South AfricaF: 7321-444
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictWinner at Scottsville in December. 10/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 28 days ago. 
8. Queen AminaJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. A. Hill, South AfricaF: 7712-39- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictCourse winner. 10/1, 6¾ lengths ninth of 13 to Hodgepodge in minor event at this course (9.9f, good to soft) 44 days ago.- 6. Ideal GiftJ: S'manga KhumaloT: R. A. Hill, South AfricaF: 1783275-1
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
Verdict10/1, career best when winning 10-runner minor event at Scottsville (8f, soft) 70 days ago. 
7. Flying HaflaJ: Muzi YeniT: M/M de Kock, South AfricaF: 43432-16- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in January. 16/1, first run since leaving M. F. De Kock when creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Scottsville (8f, soft) 18 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
9. Ginger DelightJ: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: A. Wright, South AfricaF: 15317-358- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictTwo wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win here in October. 16/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft) 20 days ago.
3. Pull A Fast OneJ: Rachel VennikerT: W. Whitehead, South AfricaF: 6524617-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 81
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in November. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Greyville (9f, AW) 81 days ago. Difficult ask.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
10. EscapologistJ: Cole DickenT: M. Dixon, South AfricaF: 215564-47- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictC&D winner. Respectable 5½ lengths seventh of 13 to Hodgepodge in minor event (33/1) at this course (9.9f, good to soft) 44 days ago.