NILE THE BOSS has largely been running well and just about gets the nod in this field. Royal Lytham is a solid alternative, while Rocking Peonie commands a closer look as well.
Nile The Boss
Royal Lytham
Rocking Peonie
R6 1200m Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. Lady Loxton
J: Richard FourieT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 13268466-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. First run since leaving B. Crawford when sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft, 25/2) 35 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
7. Royal Lytham
J: Aldo DomeyerT: A. N. Marcus, South Africa
F: 83108325-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner. 18/10, creditable 2½ lengths fifth of 9 to Why Not Jackie in handicap at this C&D (good) 42 days ago.
12. December Dawn
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 008811-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
Two wins from 6 runs last year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 20/1) 60 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Royal Lytham. Very hard to make a case for.
4. Nile The Boss
J: Gareth WrightT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 93235562-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 23 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft, 25/2) 35 days ago.
2. Timeline
J: Oswald NoachT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 75545963-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Respectable third of 9 in maiden (9/2) at this C&D (good) 50 days ago.
6. Why Not Jackie
J: Ashton ArriesT: P. D. Reeves, South Africa
F: 42989481-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
16/1, won 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 42 days ago by ½ length from Becky Sharp. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
13. Mrs Shackleton
J: Craig ZackeyT: JMT Stewart, South Africa
F: 43383237-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Seventh of 13 in minor event (25/2) at this course (5f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Difficult ask.
3. Rocking Peonie
J: Corne OrfferT: G. W. Ennion, South Africa
F: 63514658-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 42 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
8. Black Path
J: Rachel VennikerT: P. D. Wrensch, South Africa
F: 50697335-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 33 Flat runs. Thirty one runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 35 days ago.
10. Beneath The Moon
J: Keanen SteynT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 04815089-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 7½ lengths ninth of 10 to December Dawn in handicap (20/1) at this C&D (good) 60 days ago.
1. Cape Captain
J: Iannish TakaT: D. A. McLachlan, South Africa
F: 009-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
125/1, ninth of 15 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) 32 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
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9. Becky Sharp
J: Sean VealeT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 12567026-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
C&D winner. 10/1, below form sixth of 13 in minor event at this course (5f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Others more persuasive.
11. Look Forward
J: Mpumelelo MjokaT: JMT Stewart, South Africa
F: 82805775-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. Fifth of 10 in maiden (5/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 35 days ago. Not taken lightly.