MARY'S GREENLIGHT has slender claims but will need to be firing on all cylinders. Royal Victory has the best credentials of the rest, while Miss Platina is another to come into the reckoning.
Marys Greenlight
Royal Victory
Miss Platina
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Royal Victory
J: Muzi YeniT: N. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 1/3133626-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Good 3 lengths sixth of 19 to Atticus Finch in Gr 1 (4/1) at Turffontein (9.9f, good) 43 days ago.
10. Marys Greenlight
J: Raymond DanielsonT: M. F. de Kock, South Africa
F: 34193441-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Five wins from 18 Flat runs. 6/1, didn't need to improve to win 10-runner Gr 3 at Greyville (8f, good to soft) 17 days ago by head from Perilla. Has to be taken seriously.
4. Imilenzeyokududuma
J: Sean VealeT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 32676501-
Price History:
9.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. 8/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Greyville (8f, good to soft) 17 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Selukwe.
6. Celtic Beauty
J: Rachel VennikerT: A. J. Rivalland, South Africa
F: 21148334-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. 14/10 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable 2¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Mary's Greenlight in Gr 3 at Greyville (8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Enters calculations.
5. Selukwe
J: Serino MoodleyT: W. A. Nel, South Africa
F: 71321152-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win at Greyville in October. 8/1, good 2¼ lengths second of 10 to Imilenzeyokududuma in handicap at Greyville (8f, good to soft) 17 days ago.
1. Kitchakal
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: D. C. Howells, South Africa
F: 79395217-
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in December. 8/1, 5½ lengths seventh of 10 to Imilenzeyokududuma in handicap at Greyville (8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive.
2. Miss Platina
J: Gareth WrightT: M. N. Prinsloo, South Africa
F: 41481413-
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Very good 2 lengths third of 10 to Mary's Greenlight in Gr 3 (14/1) at Greyville (8f, good to soft) 17 days ago.
8. Mexican Pete
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: F. Robinson, South Africa
F: 8/7479255-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
33/10, respectable 4 lengths fifth of 10 to Imilenzeyokududuma in handicap at Greyville (8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
3. Narina Trogon
J: Tristan GoddenT: M. D. Miller, South Africa
F: 11831840-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. 20/1, fourteenth of 15 in minor event at this course (6f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Something to find on form.
9. Navajo Nation
J: Craig ZackeyT: R. A. Hill, South Africa
F: 66764864-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, creditable 3½ lengths fourth of 10 to Imilenzeyokududuma in handicap at Greyville (8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Must improve.