VJ'S ANGEL is selected rather gingerly but can't afford to put a foot wrong. Celtic Rumours can also take a hand, while Fiery Pegasus could well have a say too.
Vjs Angel
Celtic Rumours
Fiery Pegasus
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Gimme A Shot
J: Craig ZackeyT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 81304451
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. Won 5-runner minor event at Vaal (7.2f, good, 4/1) 30 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Miss Hannigan.
2. Celtic Rumours
J: Gavin LerenaT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 410-14203
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable third of 9 in minor event at this course (7f, good, 33/10) 77 days ago.
3. Captain Peg
J: Calvin HabibT: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa
F: 7-6656363
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Six wins from 19 Flat runs. Good third of 11 in handicap (10/1) at this course (6f, good) 35 days ago. Back up in trip.
4. Lets Go Now
J: Sean VealeT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 335-14366
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
150
Verdict
Course winner. 11¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Rascova in Gr 2 (20/1) at Greyville (8f, good to soft). Off 150 days. Very hard to make a case for.
5. My Soul Mate
J: Raymond DanielsonT: C. Dawson, South Africa
F: 4-7372254
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
112
Verdict
Course winner. 83/100 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable 2¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Red Maple in Gr 2 at Greyville (11.9f, good). Off 112 days. Significantly down in trip.
6. White Pearl
J: Piere StrydomT: M. F. de Kock, South Africa
F: 2-2623330
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
126
Verdict
C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 25/2, 9 lengths fourteenth of 16 to October Morn in Gr 1 at Scottsville (6f, good). Off 126 days. Back up in trip.
7. Key Element
J: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 98363221
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Career best when winning 6-runner minor event at this course (8f, good, 13/10) 42 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
8. Miss Hannigan
J: Dennis SchwarzT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 45211412
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win here in August. Creditable 1¼ lengths second of 5 to Gimme A Shot in minor event at Vaal (7.2f, good, 77/100) 30 days ago.
9. Soldiers Eye
J: Kaidan BrewerT: W. Marwing, South Africa
F: 52175435
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
C&D winner. 7/1, 2¾ lengths last of 5 to Gimme A Shot in minor event at Vaal (7.2f, good) 30 days ago. First run for yard after leaving W. H. Marwing. Needs a couple of these to falter.
10. Blue Horizon
J: Kobeli LihabaT: W. Marwing, South Africa
F: 17806126
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
3 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win at Scottsville in August. Good sixth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good, 8/1) 23 days ago. First run for yard after leaving W. H. Marwing. Difficult ask.
11. Vjs Angel
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 0-141131
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Course winner. 4 wins from 6 runs this year. 10/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 14-runner Gr 1 at Greyville (8f, good) 69 days ago by ¾ length from The Specialist. Enters calculations.
13. Fiery Pegasus
J: Malesela KatjediT: J. A. Soma, South Africa
F: 21711
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
3 wins from 5 runs this year. Didn't need to improve to win 5-runner minor event (67/100) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
14. Frozen Fantasy
J: Rachel VennikerT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 12063
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in April. Good 4¼ lengths third of 12 to Quid Pro Quo in Gr 1 at Greyville (8f, good, 100/1) 69 days ago. Others more persuasive.
15. Sea Anemone
J: ReserveT: M. F. de Kock, South Africa
F: 48109746
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. 10/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 35 days ago. Back up in trip. Very hard to make a case for.