TALK TO THE MASTER looks the one to be with. Arctic Wizard can go well again, while Surge Of Power also commands a second look.
Talk To The Master
Arctic Wizard
Surge Of Power
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Riverstone
J: Richard FourieT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 2/2117033-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. 7/1, good third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 28 days ago.
9. Arctic Wizard
J: Grant Van NiekerkT: G. W. Ennion, South Africa
F: 3991311-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Three wins from 7 runs last year. 7/2, career best when winning 17-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 28 days ago. Improving all the time recently.
3. Talk To The Master
J: Sean VealeT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 2/2113536-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
C&D winner. 2½ lengths sixth of 7 to Great Plains in Gr 3 at this course (7f, good, 10/1) 70 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
4. War Chariot
J: Rachel VennikerT: H/M Crawford/Rix, South Africa
F: 65751624-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Durbanville in September. 17/2, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive.
8. Silver Crown
J: Oswald NoachT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 82/002219-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
C&D winner. Ninth of 13 in minor event at this course (5.5f, good, 25/2) 63 days ago.
6. French Flame
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 31284330-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Tenth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this course (7f, soft) 35 days ago.
5. Surge Of Power
J: Ashton ArriesT: G. W. Ennion, South Africa
F: 31440480-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. 14/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 28 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
1. Stated
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 5/4435210-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
119
Verdict
Winner at Durbanville in August. Last of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Durbanville (7f, good). Off 119 days. Uphill task.
2. Beechamwood Boy
J: Mpumelelo MjokaT: H/M Crawford/Rix, South Africa
F: 96065868-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving W. Whitehead when eighth of 10 in minor event at this course (5f, good) 38 days ago.
11. Gem King
J: Corne OrfferT: P. Steyn, South Africa
F: 57600/080-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
133
Verdict
5-time course winner. Last of 13 in handicap at Durbanville (7f, good, 14/1). Off 133 days. Very hard to make a case for.