THE OCTAGON formwise is a cut above these and looks to have a straightforward task. Cliffie Clavin could emerge as the chief threat, while Obsidian edges it for third.
The Octagon
Cliffie Clavin
Obsidian
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. The Octagon
J: Gavin LerenaT: A. G. Laird, South Africa
F: 23-0533
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
7/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 12 in maiden at Greyville (8f, AW) 31 days ago. Standard bearer.
2. Ballarino
J: Jason GatesT: D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa
F: 89776
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
125/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 6 in maiden at this course (6f, good) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
3. Jabberwocky
J: Calvin HabibT: D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa
F: 87
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
191
Verdict
100/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Vaal (8f, good). Off 6 months.
4. Cliffie Clavin
J: Marco V'rensburgT: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa
F: 934
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Fourth of 5 in maiden at this course (7.4f, good, 16/1) 14 days ago. Progressing well recently.
5. Obsidian
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Fifth of 6 in minor event (25/1) at this course (5.8f, good) 70 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
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6. Despina
J: Wesley MarwingT: D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa