UNICORN ALERT has leading claims. Billy Cool seems the most likely to capitalise if the selection fails to deliver, while Spirit's Unite isn't dismissed lightly.
Unicorn Alert
Billy Cool
Spirits Unite
R8 1400m Stks
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Empire State
J: Aldo DomeyerT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 2216
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Winner at Durbanville in August. 7/2, good sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 21 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
2. Spirits Unite
J: Richard FourieT: P. Steyn, South Africa
F: 33222672
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 23 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (14/10) at Durbanville (7f, good) 28 days ago.
3. Wylie Riley
J: Keanen SteynT: P. D. Wrensch, South Africa
F: 14779009
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Last of 9 in minor event at this course (9f, good, 66/1) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Plenty to find on form.
4. World Of Pleasure
J: Gavin LerenaT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 2314450
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. 25/1 and blinkered for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 21 days ago.
5. Etoilefillante
J: Iannish TakaT: D. A. McLachlan, South Africa
F: 20501000
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Winner at Durbanville in August. Twelfth of 13 in minor event at Durbanville (9.9f, good, 66/1) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive.
6. Billy Cool
J: Gareth WrightT: R. Maingard, South Africa
F: 7316
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in June. Last of 6 in minor event (16/1) at this course (5f, good) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Shortlist material.
7. Son Of Zeus
J: Chad LittleT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 3174-8313
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
85
Verdict
Latest win at Fairview in July. 6/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Fairview (6f, good) 85 days ago.
8. Prime Venture
J: Grant Van NiekerkT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 7-8035168
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in June. 8/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at Durbanville (9.9f, good to soft). Off 98 days. Down in trip. Others more persuasive.
9. Noon Day Gun
J: Devin AshbyT: P. D. Reeves, South Africa
F: 92741747
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in May. Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D (good) 21 days ago.
10. Sound Of The Sea
J: Ashton ArriesT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 82341100
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in July. Twelfth of 16 in handicap (40/1) at this course (6f, good) 14 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
11. Unicorn Alert
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 3-3294355
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
10/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 21 days ago. Can make presence felt.
12. Kebonalesedi
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. E. Sands, South Africa
F: 51541570
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
114
Verdict
C&D winner. 14/1, tenth of 11 in minor event at Durbanville (7f, good to soft). Off 114 days. Something to find on form.
13. Mont Loisir
J: Tristan GoddenT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 22142308
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
C&D winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Durbanville (7f, good) 46 days ago. First run for yard after leaving B. Crawford. Not taken lightly.