KNOCKOUT can win again. Rascova seems best of the rest, while Red Palace also merits respect.
Knockout
Rascova
Red Palace
R6 1600m Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Knockout
J: Grant Van NiekerkT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 1-6452161
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Course winner. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Fairview (8f, good, 9/4) 50 days ago. Has good chance on form.
2. Rascova
J: Dennis SchwarzT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 02331431
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Five wins from 16 Flat runs. Career best when winning 8-runner minor event (5/2) at Durbanville (7f, good) 28 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
3. Double Grand Slam
J: Richard FourieT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 03112132
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win at Greyville in June. 56/100, creditable 2½ lengths second of 6 to Red Palace in minor event at Durbanville (7f, good) 35 days ago.
4. Red Palace
J: Aldo DomeyerT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 45091811
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Career best when winning 6-runner minor event at Durbanville (7f, good, 7/2) 35 days ago by 2½ lengths from Double Grand Slam.
5. Time For Love
J: Gareth WrightT: H/M Crawford/Rix, South Africa
F: 24136273
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. 20/1, good 3½ lengths third of 6 to Red Palace in minor event at Durbanville (7f, good) 35 days ago. Others more persuasive.
6. Princess Izzy
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: B. Crawford, South Africa
F: 23144223
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Course winner. 7/2, creditable 2¼ lengths third of 10 to Gimmie's Countess in Gr 3 at Durbanville (7f, good) 56 days ago. Something to find on form.
7. Rainbow Lorikeet
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 3-1135716
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
C&D winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Respectable 3½ lengths sixth of 10 to Gimmie's Countess in Gr 3 (25/2) at Durbanville (7f, good) 56 days ago. Others more persuasive.
8. Gold Poker Game
J: Anthony AndrewsT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 12657234
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
C&D winner. 25/2, creditable 2¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Gimmie's Countess in Gr 3 at Durbanville (7f, good) 56 days ago. Has work to do.
9. Saartjie
J: Corne OrfferT: W. A. Nel, South Africa
F: 021-61922
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
118
Verdict
4-time course winner. Latest win at Greyville in May. 7/1, good neck second of 15 to Red Palace in Gr 2 at Greyville (9.9f, good). Off 118 days. Back down in trip.