BAKWENA impressed when making a successful debut and should come home in front once more. Musical Score is probably the toughest threat, while Buffalo Storm Cody may be the one for third.
Bakwena
Musical Score
Buffalo Storm Cody
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Hotarubi
J: Piere StrydomT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 8-3254275
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
90
Verdict
13/10, below form 5¼ lengths fifth of 12 to La Moohal in Gr 3 at this course (9f, good) 90 days ago. Significantly down in trip.
2. Truth
J: Raymond DanielsonT: C. Dawson, South Africa
F: 1180
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Course winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Tongue strap on for 1st time, 7¼ lengths tenth of 14 to Vj's Angel in Gr 1 at Greyville (8f, good, 25/2) 69 days ago. Back down in trip.
3. Ampersand
J: Rachel VennikerT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 1812446-5
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
259
Verdict
C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at this course (5.8f, good). Off 8 months. Very hard to make a case for.
4. Buffalo Storm Cody
J: Gavin LerenaT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 1362
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in March. Bit below form second of 6 in minor event at this C&D (good, 17/10) 42 days ago. Booking of Lerena a plus.
5. Musical Score
J: Craig ZackeyT: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
1 win from 1 run this year. 91/100, won 13-runner maiden at Vaal (6f, good) 45 days ago. Can make presence felt.
6. Address The Nation
J: Philasande MxoliT: C. Dawson, South Africa
F: 1-456
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
182
Verdict
Course winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, 7½ lengths sixth of 8 to Fire Attack in Gr 2 at this course (5.8f, good to soft, 125/1). Off 6 months. Plenty to find on form.
7. Gorgeous Klein
J: Calvin HabibT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 32215
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
128
Verdict
Winner at Vaal in April. Fifth of 7 in minor event at this course (5f, good, 28/10). Off 128 days.
8. Bakwena
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
1 win from 1 run this year. Won 6-runner maiden at this course (5f, good, 67/100) 56 days ago. Shortlist material.