NUMZAAN has a little in hand but it promises to be touch and go. Blackberry Breeze can emerge best of the rest, while My Boy Lollipop also demands scrutiny.
Numzaan
Blackberry Breeze
My Boy Lollipop
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Magma Magic
J: Rachel VennikerT: A. J. Rivalland, South Africa
F: 423361-28
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
15
2. Rooster Bradshaw
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: D. C. Howells, South Africa
F: 834-1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Career best when winning 10-runner maiden at this C&D (good to soft, 3/1) 36 days ago. Something to find on form.
3. Numzaan
J: Serino MoodleyT: F. Greyling, South Africa
F: 533/580-32
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 14/10, good second of 11 in handicap at Greyville (7f, AW) 17 days ago. Has good chance on form.
4. My Boy Lollipop
J: Craig ZackeyT: F. Robinson, South Africa
F: 4272281-5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in December. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (13/2) at Greyville (7f, AW) 24 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
5. Blackberry Breeze
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 5/1866436-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
188
Verdict
Sixth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Vaal (9f, good). Off 6 months. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving A. P. Peter.
6. Stars In Heaven
J: Sean VealeT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 7/7105411-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
78
Verdict
Three wins from 7 runs last year. 5/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 78 days ago.
7. Immah
J: Muzi YeniT: P. V. Lafferty, South Africa
F: 31820-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in August. Last of 11 in handicap (13/2) at this course (5f, good) 71 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive.
8. Rototo
J: -T: P. B. Muscutt, South Africa
F: 76056710-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
78
9. Red Mountain
J: Mathew ThackerayT: R. A. Hill, South Africa
F: 47233154-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
73
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in September. 25/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Greyville (9f, good) 73 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive.
10. Apex Predator
J: Tristan GoddenT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 622210-20
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Winner at Greyville in September. Blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 14 in minor event at this course (5f, good to soft, 16/1) 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Booking of Godden a plus.