DUMBLEDORE is probably the best recommendation but can't afford to put a foot wrong. Nordic Chief is likely to be waiting in the wings if the selection fails to deliver, while War Chariot looks another that has to be reckoned with.
Dumbledore
Nordic Chief
War Chariot
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Nordic Chief
J: Corne OrfferT: W. A. Nel, South Africa
F: 6-1414263
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner. Good third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good, 6/1) 18 days ago.
2. Dean Street
J: Chad LittleT: L. V. Woodruff, South Africa
F: 0-0941318
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Durbanville in October. 6¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Dance Variety in listed race at this course (5f, good, 17/2) 42 days ago.
3. Surge Of Power
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: G. W. Ennion, South Africa
F: 3144048
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. 20/1, creditable eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 28 days ago.
4. Speed Racer
J: Craig ZackeyT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 2-2121320
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
C&D winner. 3/1, 13¼ lengths last of 12 to War Chariot in minor event at Durbanville (6.2f, good) 77 days ago. First run for yard after leaving B. Crawford.
5. Kaiboy
J: Aldo DomeyerT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 215612
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 4/1, good ¾-length second of 7 to Lion Rampart in listed race at this C&D (good) 21 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
6. War Chariot
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: H/M Crawford/Rix, South Africa
F: 46575162
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Durbanville in September. 16/1, good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 18 days ago.
7. Mojo Man
J: Sean VealeT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 0-9713575
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Course winner. Bit below form fifth of 10 in minor event (25/1) at this course (5f, good) 10 days ago. Can make presence felt.
8. Dumbledore
J: Gavin LerenaT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 44324814
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Durbanville in October. 9/4, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 18 days ago. Has good chance on form.
9. Riverstone
J: Richard FourieT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 8/2-211703
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 25/1, creditable third of 13 in minor event at this course (5.5f, good) 35 days ago. Others have achieved more.
10. Handsome Prince
J: Grant Van NiekerkT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 51-303354
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Length fourth of 7 to Lion Rampart in listed race at this C&D (good, 16/1) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive.
11. Escarpment
J: Tristan GoddenT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 30641126
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in June. Sixth of 8 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D (good) 18 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.