VIHAAN'S QUEEN is probably the best recommendation but has next to no margin for error. Broadway Girl could be the answer to second spot, while Qondanekukhanyeni can win the battle for minor honours.
Vihaans Queen
Broadway Girl
Qondanekukhanyeni
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Escapologist
J: Cole DickenT: M. Dixon, South Africa
F: 15252155
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Greyville in August. 20/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Greyville (9.4f, AW) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive.
2. Vihaans Queen
J: Marco V'rensburgT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 2-2141351
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Course winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. 4/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Greyville (9.4f, good) 56 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
3. Miss Platina
J: Calvin HabibT: M. N. Prinsloo, South Africa
F: 75-414814
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
Course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in August. Fourth of 8 in handicap at Greyville (8f, AW, 18/10) 74 days ago.
4. Saschas Dream
J: Rachel VennikerT: D. I. Campbell, South Africa
F: 613
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Greyville in October. Third of 5 in handicap (5/1) at Greyville (8f, AW) 18 days ago. Something to find on form.
5. Broadway Girl
J: Gavin LerenaT: S. H. Ferrie, South Africa
F: 64-340872
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, good second of 5 in handicap at Greyville (8f, good) 42 days ago. Every chance if back to best.
6. Hot Strike
J: Serino MoodleyT: M. Dixon, South Africa
F: 61551349
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
7
7. African Beat
J: Tristan GoddenT: M. D. Miller, South Africa
F: 341-20703
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
C&D winner. 14/1, third of 7 in handicap at Greyville (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to find on form.
8. Qondanekukhanyeni
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 70221386
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in August. Last of 6 in handicap (14/1) at Greyville (7f, good) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Not taken lightly.