INFRARED looks to have marginally the best chance but will need everything to fall right. Future Swing is most likely the principal challenger, while Otto Luyken could go well too.
Infrared
Future Swing
Otto Luyken
R8 1800m Grd 3 Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Rockpool
J: Gareth WrightT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 35040-967
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. Seventh of 9 in minor event at this course (7f, good, 80/1) 28 days ago. Back up in trip.
2. Triple Time
J: Richard FourieT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 1269-2222
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Good second of 9 in minor event at this course (7f, good, 25/1) 28 days ago. Back up in trip.
3. Baratheon
J: Tristan GoddenT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 80386118
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Durbanville in October. 16/1, 10¾ lengths eighth of 9 to Daimyo in listed race at this course (12.4f, good) 35 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive.
4. Otto Luyken
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 6-0421336
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Latest win at Durbanville in August. 16/1, 6½ lengths sixth of 9 to Daimyo in listed race at this course (12.4f, good) 35 days ago. Back down in trip.
5. Mucho Dinero
J: Aldo DomeyerT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 111-19504
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
161
Verdict
C&D winner. Six wins from 17 Flat runs. 8/1, very good 2¼ lengths fourth of 14 to Cape Eagle in Gr 3 at Greyville (10.9f, good). Off 161 days. Plenty to find on form.
6. Future Swing
J: Grant Van NiekerkT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 2-1410425
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. Seven wins from 22 Flat runs. Creditable 4 lengths fifth of 9 to Daimyo in listed race (28/10) at this course (12.4f, good) 35 days ago. Back down in trip.
7. The Futurist
J: Anthony AndrewsT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 620-01077
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Course winner. 16/1, last of 7 in handicap at Turffontein (9f, soft) 33 days ago. First run for yard after leaving B. Crawford. Not taken lightly.
8. Coastal Commander
J: Sean VealeT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 2-7241903
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Blinkered for 1st time, good third of 9 in minor event at this course (7f, good, 16/1) 28 days ago. Back up in trip.
9. Litigation
J: Gavin LerenaT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 51147060
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
9½ lengths fourteenth of 19 to Atticus Finch in Gr 1 at Turffontein (9.9f, good, 125/1) 14 days ago. Must improve.
10. William Iron Arm
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 1-3338228
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
25/2, first run since leaving A. P. Peter when eighth of 9 in minor event at this course (7f, good) 28 days ago. Back up in trip.
11. Infrared
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 44-563415
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
33/1, respectable fifth of 9 in minor event at this course (7f, good) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving B. Crawford. Has to be taken seriously.