WILLIE JOHN is narrowly favoured. Future Turn should be involved at the business end as well, while Solar Power also commands consideration.
Willie John
Future Turn
Solar Power
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Maphaka
J: Craig BantamT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 21069-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Winner at Scottsville in August. Ninth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at this course (7f, soft) 42 days ago.
3. Green Mandarin
J: Ashton ArriesT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 11107736-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
4-time course winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. 25/1, last of 6 in minor event at this course (9f, good to soft) 21 days ago.
4. Promettere
J: Richard FourieT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 1/1456884-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
C&D winner. 14/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 27 days ago. Something to find on form.
5. Future Turn
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 35223220-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 11 in minor event at this course (9.9f, soft, 10/1) 42 days ago. Back down in trip. Merits consideration.
6. Hats Pride
J: Chad LittleT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 7438373-9
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 50/1, bit below form ninth of 16 in minor event at this course (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago.
7. Solar Power
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 53168407-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
5-time course winner. Latest win here in August. 66/1, first run since leaving B. Crawford when seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 27 days ago.
8. Aspect
J: Sean VealeT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 1111141-0
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Six wins from 7 runs last year. 16/1, fifteenth of 16 in minor event at this course (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
9. Call To Unite
J: Craig ZackeyT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 2/0041144-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Latest win at Durbanville in September. Fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (12.4f, soft, 18/10) 42 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Must improve.
Unnamed Favourite
Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
1. Willie John
J: Mpumelelo MjokaT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 65538385-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 17/2) 27 days ago. Shortlist material.