RAISEAHALLELUJAH is just about the safest pick but it's an open race. Explosive Bond is probably the main threat, while Zeus also commands respect.
Raiseahallelujah
Explosive Bond
Zeus
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Zeus
J: Gavin LerenaT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 11087405
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
6-time course winner. Ten wins from 31 Flat runs. 11/2, 5½ lengths fifth of 6 to Raiseahallelujah in minor event at this C&D (good) 21 days ago.
2. Raiseahallelujah
J: Serino MoodleyT: C. Dawson, South Africa
F: 03210921
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
5-time course winner. Evens, didn't need to improve to win 6-runner minor event at this C&D (good) 21 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Explosive Bond. Looks competitive on form.
3. Flying Bull
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa
F: 63313-570
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Course winner. 100/1, eleventh of 12 in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good) 9 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving A. P. Peter.
4. Twin Turbo
J: Jeffery SysterT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 39088582
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
5-time course winner. 10/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (9f, good) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
5. Mambo Come Tesio
J: Nathan KlinkT: M. F. de Kock, South Africa
F: 63223304
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 25/2, fourth of 7 in minor event at Scottsville (11.9f, good) 41 days ago.
7. Explosive Bond
J: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 05406052
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
7-12
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Very good 1¼ lengths second of 6 to Raiseahallelujah in minor event (20/1) at this C&D (good) 21 days ago. Can make presence felt.