Scottsville
Tomorrow, February 24, 2025Flat7f
Verdict
Verdict
DOWN BY THE RIVER is just about best of these all things considered but will need everything to fall right. Sundance Kid is chief among the dangers, while Famous Warrior also commands scrutiny.
Down By The River
Sundance Kid
Famous Warrior
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Mexican PeteJ: Craig ZackeyT: F. Robinson, South AfricaF: 479255-00- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
Verdict16/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Others more persuasive.- 2. Sundance KidJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: W. Whitehead, South AfricaF: 925456-54
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictCourse winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 9/2, bit below form fourth of 9 in minor event at Greyville (8f, AW) 24 days ago. Merits consideration. - 3. Famous WarriorJ: Rachel VennikerT: M. L. Roberts, South AfricaF: 8441547-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictCareer best when winning 15-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 10/1) 36 days ago. 
4. Trois Trois QuatreJ: Dennis SchwarzT: M/M de Kock, South AfricaF: 4175624-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictCourse winner. First run since leaving M. F. De Kock when fifth of 6 in minor event (14/1) at this course (9.7f, soft) 15 days ago. Merits consideration.
5. KitchakalJ: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: D. C. Howells, South AfricaF: 395217-66- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable sixth of 12 in minor event at this course (7f, soft, 25/2) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive.
6. Johnny The ThiefJ: Tristan GoddenT: M. J. Odendaal, South AfricaF: 94865611-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 89
VerdictWon 8-runner handicap at Greyville (9.9f, soft, 3/1) 89 days ago. Back down in trip. Others have achieved more.- 7. Down By The RiverJ: Brevan PlaatjiesT: P. B. Muscutt, South AfricaF: 4523400-5
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictC&D winner. Good length fifth of 15 to Famous Warrior in handicap (25/1) at this C&D (good) 36 days ago. Merits consideration. 
8. I Salute YouJ: Muzi YeniT: P. B. Muscutt, South AfricaF: 35141-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictCourse winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win at Greyville in November. Respectable seventh of 12 in minor event (5/1) at this course (7f, soft) 15 days ago. Must improve.
9. Last One StandingJ: Derryl DanielsT: G. S. Kotzen, South AfricaF: 52/9226-29- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictC&D winner. Last of 9 in minor event (10/1) at Greyville (8f, AW) 24 days ago.
10. Bristol HerculesJ: -T: P. B. Muscutt, South AfricaF: 38/72318-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
11. CapsaicinJ: Sean VealeT: S. H. Ferrie, South AfricaF: 70198/72-1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
Verdict11/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 43 days ago by length from Last One Standing. Needs a couple of these to falter.- Unnamed Favourite
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