MIA MOO is selected tentatively but can't afford to put a foot wrong. Bosum Buddy is feared most, while Force Eight is another to come into the reckoning.
Mia Moo
Bosum Buddy
Force Eight
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Salenio Peninsula
J: Piere StrydomT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 11
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
2 wins from 2 runs this year. 9/4, won 7-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 28 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
3. Mia Moo
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 41-3832
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
188
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1, good 5ΒΌ lengths second of 8 to Double Grand Slam in Gr 3 at Greyville (7f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Has to be taken seriously.
5. Bosum Buddy
J: Rachel VennikerT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 3152
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Winner at Vaal in April. Creditable second of 5 in minor event at this course (5.8f, good, 7/2) 70 days ago.
6. Say It Loud
J: Serino MoodleyT: M. F. de Kock, South Africa
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
73
Verdict
1 win from 1 run this year. Won 14-runner maiden at Scottsville (6f, good, 3/1) 73 days ago.
7. Saigon Suzie
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 521
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Won 8-runner maiden (5/4) at this C&D (good) 51 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
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2. Force Eight
J: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 15438135
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in June. Last of 5 in minor event (5/1) at this C&D (good) 42 days ago.
4. Calantha
J: Gavin LerenaT: M. F. de Kock, South Africa
F: 2-1
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
275
Verdict
1 win from 1 run this year. 18/10, won 10-runner maiden at this course (5.8f, good). Off 9 months.