BETULA's recent efforts have been likeable on the whole and she just about gets the nod in this field. Andi's Girl makes most appeal of the remainder, while Donna Mo also demands consideration.
Betula
Andis Girl
Donna Mo
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Red Maple
J: Piere StrydomT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 32891009
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Greyville in June. 20/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (9f, good) 13 days ago. Has work to do.
2. Key Element
J: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 83632215
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Creditable 2¼ lengths fifth of 13 to Celtic Rumours in Gr 2 at this course (7.2f, good, 33/1) 41 days ago.
3. Champagne Cocktail
J: Gavin LerenaT: M. F. de Kock, South Africa
F: 11-7767
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Course winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap (20/1) at this course (9f, good) 13 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
4. Soldiers Eye
J: Wesley MarwingT: W. Marwing, South Africa
F: 21754350
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
C&D winner. 100/1, 14¼ lengths last of 13 to Celtic Rumours in Gr 2 at this course (7.2f, good) 41 days ago. First run for yard after leaving W. H. Marwing. Not taken lightly.
5. Donna Mo
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: B. Crawford, South Africa
F: 12214320
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Course winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Last of 11 in handicap (11/2) at this course (9f, good) 13 days ago.
6. Lady Fallon
J: Craig ZackeyT: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa
F: 1-4742444
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Course winner. 16/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (9f, good) 13 days ago.
8. Andis Girl
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 92712221
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
83/100, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (7.2f, good) 24 days ago by length from Donna Mo.
9. Cape Lights
J: Kaidan BrewerT: R. R. Sage, South Africa
F: 46351528
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
4-time course winner. Latest win here in July. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 25/1) 13 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
10. Sukhumvit
J: Malesela KatjediT: A. G. Laird, South Africa
F: 2-132732
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Course winner. Good second of 11 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 33/10) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive.
11. Juliet Tango
J: Diego De GouveiaT: L. Karriem, South Africa
F: 60564076
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 80/1) 13 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form.
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Non-Runners
7. Betula
J: Calvin HabibT: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa
F: 139-70334
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
9/2, very good fourth of 8 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good) 43 days ago. Progressing well recently.