MAIN DEFENDER improved greatly last time after a below-par effort the time before and is the one to catch. William Robertson could provide the main danger, while Dantonfromsandton edges it for third.
Main Defender
William Robertson
Dantonfromsandton
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Main Defender
J: Gavin LerenaT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 111-13172
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
131
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
5-time course winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Very good 1½ lengths second of 7 to Unzen in minor event (18/10) at this course (7f, good) 70 days ago. Form choice.
2. Purple Pitcher
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 11-411703
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
5-time course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in April. 33/1, good 2½ lengths third of 9 to Dave The King in Gr 1 at Greyville (9f, good) 69 days ago.
3. William Robertson
J: Marco V'rensburgT: T. Spies, South Africa
F: 74111-244
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
6-time course winner. Very good fourth of 10 in minor event at this course (5f, good, 6/1) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies.
4. Gladatorian
J: Sean VealeT: S. H. Ferrie, South Africa
F: 22-113681
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Seven wins from 18 Flat runs. 3 wins from 6 runs this year. Won 11-runner minor event at Scottsville (7.4f, good to soft, 9/4) 20 days ago.
5. Melech
J: Serino MoodleyT: R. R. Magner, South Africa
F: 461-10464
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
91
Verdict
4-time course winner. Respectable 2¼ lengths fourth of 14 to Cafe Culture in Gr 2 at Greyville (6f, good, 8/1). Off 91 days. Back up in trip.
6. Unzen
J: Dennis SchwarzT: R. R. Sage, South Africa
F: 1-2155411
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
5-time course winner. Six wins from 19 Flat runs. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. 63/100, career best when winning 6-runner minor event at this C&D (good) 28 days ago.
7. Back In Business
J: Rachel VennikerT: J. A. Soma, South Africa
F: 3125-6011
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner listed race at this course (6f, good, 15/10) 35 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Cliff Hanger. Back up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere.
8. Barbaresco
J: Raymond DanielsonT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 18123881
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
3 wins from 9 runs this year. Didn't need to improve to win 6-runner minor event at this course (8f, good, 91/100) 14 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
9. Gimmeanotherchance
J: Craig ZackeyT: M. F. de Kock, South Africa
F: 32-556245
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
119
Verdict
C&D winner. 20/1, good 3¾ lengths fifth of 12 to Dave The King in Gr 1 at Greyville (8f, good). Off 119 days.
10. Zinovi
J: Piere StrydomT: M. F. de Kock, South Africa
F: 17-511033
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
4-time course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in April. Bit below form 7¾ lengths third of 6 to Unzen in minor event at this C&D (good, 15/4) 28 days ago.
11. Joker Man
J: -T: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 421-11110
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
4-time course winner. 4 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win here in July. 7/2, 6¼ lengths tenth of 12 to Get Impressed in listed race at Greyville (8f, good) 69 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
12. Grand Crescendo
J: Kaidan BrewerT: C. Dawson, South Africa
F: 99113
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
7-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Vaal in July. Good length third of 14 to Vj's Angel in Gr 1 (16/1) at Greyville (8f, good) 69 days ago.
13. Dantonfromsandton
J: Malesela KatjediT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 3-1355112
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
7-13
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Course winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win at Greyville in June. 9/2, bit below form length second of 10 to Cats Pajamas in Gr 2 at Greyville (6f, good) 69 days ago. Up in trip.
14. Wild At War
J: Philasande MxoliT: C. Dawson, South Africa
F: 3536162
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
7-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in May. 33/10, excellent ¾-length second of 9 to Dantonfromsandton in minor event at Greyville (6f, AW). Off 98 days. Back up in trip.