PROFESSOR LUPIN is just about the best hope here taking everything into account but has little room for error. Andy Coogle seemingly poses the biggest danger, while Ndaka also commands respect.
Professor Lupin
Andy Coogle
Ndaka
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Boom Shakalaka
J: Jacey BotesT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 81050-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in September. Tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, good, 7/2) 35 days ago. Back down in trip. Not taken lightly.
10. Andy Coogle
J: Serino MoodleyT: K. Naidoo, South Africa
F: 9/864381-3
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Latest win at Greyville in November. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good third of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Greyville (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago.
7. Professor Lupin
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 8031277-2
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 8/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Greyville (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Has good chance on form.
6. Northern Warrior
J: Rachel VennikerT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 23112914-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
133
Verdict
Three wins from 9 runs last year. 5/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (5.5f, good to soft). Off 133 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
9. Ibhele
J: Sean VealeT: L. W. Goosen, South Africa
F: 1/524060-5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Course winner. Very good fifth of 9 in handicap at Greyville (5f, good to soft, 25/1) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive.
11. Ndaka
J: Damyan PillayT: L. Crawford, South Africa
F: 19018335-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good, 7/1) 28 days ago.
3. Trafalgar Square
J: Gareth WrightT: D. S. Bosch, South Africa
F: 0463469-8
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 17/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Greyville (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
1. Apex Predator
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 3/622210-
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Winner at Greyville in September. Last of 13 in handicap at this course (6f, good, 16/1) 35 days ago.
2. Chara Sands
J: Sifisokuhle BunganeT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 23136577-
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
107
Verdict
Seventh of 8 in handicap at Greyville (5f, AW, 10/1). Off 107 days. Uphill task.
5. B Fiftytwo
J: Muzi YeniT: P. B. Muscutt, South Africa
F: 14404506-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
16/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (5.5f, soft) 14 days ago. Can make presence felt.
8. Lightning Jimmy
J: Cole DickenT: S. S. Ngcobo, South Africa
F: 1078742-7
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
C&D winner. Seventh of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Greyville (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago.
12. Bless Me Fred
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 19740007-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
133
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. 40/1, seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (5.5f, good to soft). Off 133 days. Plenty to find on form.