SEEKING THE STARS looks marginally the best of this bunch. King Of The Gauls is given the vote for second, while The Real Prince might have a say as well.
Seeking The Stars
King Of The Gauls
The Real Prince
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
17. King Of The Gauls
J: Richard FourieT: A. J. Rivalland, South Africa
F: 6-0311291
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
147
Verdict
C&D winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. 14/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Greyville (5f, good). Off 147 days. Enters calculations.
15. Meu Capitano
J: Chase MaujeanT: P. Steyn, South Africa
F: 99-511132
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 6 runs this year. Good second of 14 in minor event at this course (5.5f, good, 2/1) 29 days ago.
13. Seeking The Stars
J: Gavin LerenaT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 457/0610-1
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
First run since leaving A. Wright when career best when winning 6-runner minor event (17/2) at Durbanville (5f, good) 71 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Dance Variety. Has to be taken seriously.
14. At My Command
J: Craig ZackeyT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 21672253
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
85
Verdict
Course winner. 5/2, respectable 1¾ lengths third of 10 to Questioning in Gr 3 at Durbanville (7f, good) 85 days ago. First run for yard after leaving B. Crawford.
4. The Real Prince
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 1-5161
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
2 wins from 4 runs this year. 17/10, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Not taken lightly.
8. Future Variety
J: Raymond DanielsonT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 1-2226654
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
C&D winner. 20/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, good fourth of 14 in minor event at this course (5.5f, good) 29 days ago.
18. Dance Variety
J: Corne OrfferT: A. N. Marcus, South Africa
F: 5-1221421
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
3 wins from 7 runs this year. 4/1, career best when winning 10-runner listed race at this course (5f, good) 50 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Gimmelightning. Needs a couple of these to falter.
7. Outlaw King
J: Sean VealeT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 13258-625
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
C&D winner. 11/2, respectable fifth of 14 in minor event at this course (5.5f, good) 29 days ago. Enters calculations.
1. Cafe Culture
J: Serino MoodleyT: L. V. Woodruff, South Africa
F: 1-7512711
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
169
Verdict
C&D winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Career best when winning 14-runner Gr 2 at Greyville (6f, good, 11/2) by 1¾ lengths from At My Command. Off 169 days. Difficult ask.
2. Surjay
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 23-637155
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
124
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
4-time C&D winner. 7/1, first run since leaving B. Crawford when 4¼ lengths fifth of 6 to Oriental Charm in Gr 2 at this course (8f, soft) 15 days ago. Back down in trip. Very hard to make a case for.
6. Wecangoallnight
J: Gareth WrightT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 52-615397
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
C&D winner. Seventh of 8 in minor event (25/2) at Durbanville (7f, good) 57 days ago. First run for yard after leaving A. E. Sands.
5. Gimmelightning
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 43313821
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 7/1) 26 days ago. Enters calculations.
10. Mia Moo
J: Joshwin SolomonsT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 38321214
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Latest win at Turffontein in November. 6/1, creditable 2½ lengths fourth of 16 to Chasing Happiness in Gr 3 at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 22 days ago.
11. Teflon Man
J: Anthony AndrewsT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 4-1451397
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Greyville in June. 66/1, bit below form seventh of 14 in minor event at this course (5.5f, good) 29 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
3. Celtic Rumours
J: Calvin HabibT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 0-1420310
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Five wins from 16 Flat runs. 25/2, 7½ lengths eleventh of 16 to Winchester Mansion in Gr 2 at Turffontein (8f, good) 50 days ago. Down in trip. Others more persuasive.
16. Mufasa
J: Mpumelelo MjokaT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 890-37424
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
225
Verdict
Fourth of 7 in minor event (8/1) at this course (5.5f, good). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving B. Crawford. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
9. Cosmic Highway
J: Rachel VennikerT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 5231-7409
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Ninth of 14 in minor event at this course (5.5f, good, 50/1) 29 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
20. Pineapplemintgreen
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: A. E. Sands, South Africa
F: 0-2181718
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
C&D winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win at Fairview in June. Below form 8¼ lengths eighth of 13 to Miss Marguerite in listed race (33/1) at this course (5.5f, good) 43 days ago.
12. Waterberry Lane
J: Oswald NoachT: R. Maingard, South Africa
F: 88-097808
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Course winner. Excellent eighth of 14 in minor event (66/1) at this course (5.5f, good) 29 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
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19. King Regent
J: Dennis SchwarzT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 1610-3111
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
65
Verdict
C&D winner. 3 wins from 4 runs this year. 36/100, didn't need to improve to win 7-runner minor event at Fairview (8f) 65 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive.