MOUNTAINSOFTHEMOON should give a good account but has little margin for error. Fire Force will seemingly provide most resistance, while Richardthefearless could well have a say as well.
Mountainsofthemoon
Fire Force
Richardthefearless
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Fire Force
J: Jacey BotesT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 2479665-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 11 in maiden at Greyville (9f, AW, 14/1) 26 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
2. Richardthefearless
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: F. Robinson, South Africa
F: 00621-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
73
Verdict
Didn't need to be at best when winning 8-runner maiden at Greyville (9f, good, 33/10) 73 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
3. Basie Raakvat
J: Nicholas PatelT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 0020606-9
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
15
4. Mountainsofthemoon
J: Tristan GoddenT: R. A. Hill, South Africa
F: 6956563-9
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 11/2) 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Can make presence felt.
5. Woodland Glade
J: Rachel VennikerT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 1325026-9
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Course winner. Ninth of 13 in minor event at this course (9.7f, good to soft, 16/1) 43 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving M. F. De Kock.
6. Banzai Pipeline
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 0035276-8
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 33/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Greyville (9.9f, AW) 24 days ago. Up in trip. Enters calculations.
7. The Mikado
J: Craig ZackeyT: F. Robinson, South Africa
F: 5636241-3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Greyville in December. Respectable third of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Greyville (9.9f, AW) 24 days ago. Back up in trip.
8. Uzwano
J: Sean VealeT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 8227-1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Career best when winning 11-runner maiden at this course (9.7f, good to soft, 28/10) 22 days ago. Up in trip. Has work to do.
9. Flyingcool
J: Cole DickenT: G. I. Rich, South Africa
F: 3319941-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable fourth of 13 in minor event at this course (9.7f, good to soft, 7/1) 43 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive.
10. Allaroundtheworld
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: G. I. Rich, South Africa
F: 3444514-5
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Course winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Greyville in October. 11/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Greyville (9.9f, AW) 24 days ago. Back up in trip. Has work to do.
11. Fortune Hunter
J: Muzi YeniT: P. V. Lafferty, South Africa
F: 4763-4
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Good 3ΒΌ lengths fourth of 11 to Uzwano in maiden at this course (9.7f, good to soft, 16/1) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Must improve.
12. Captain Oliver
J: Serino MoodleyT: F. Greyling, South Africa
F: 312-3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
One win from 3 runs last year. Winner at Greyville in October. Creditable third of 13 in minor event (9/2) at this course (9.7f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Back up in trip.