TCHAIKOVSKY gets the vote. Edward Rye should be thereabouts, while Brave Viking is another who could figure.
Tchaikovsky
Edward Rye
Brave Viking
R7 1200m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Aussenkehr
J: Nathan KlinkT: C. I. Jonker, South Africa
F: 24000987
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 50/1, last of 7 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 8 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
2. Richard The First
J: Chase MaujeanT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 22136964
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in May. 40/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 21 days ago.
3. Paisley Park
J: Calvin HabibT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 4-8370054
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good fourth of 12 in minor event (20/1) at Vaal (6f, good) 30 days ago.
4. Slinky Mapimpi
J: Rachel VennikerT: P/J Vermeulen, South Africa
F: 48-122071
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner minor event (25/1) at this course (7.2f, good) 42 days ago.
5. Silver Tudor
J: Serino MoodleyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 287-14235
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
167
Verdict
C&D winner. 3/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good). Off 167 days.
6. Ikigai
J: Trent MayhewT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 06850/465-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
559
Verdict
4-time course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 25/2, 5¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Silver Tudor in minor event at this course (6f, good to soft). Off 18 months. Plenty to find on form.
7. Midnight Gem
J: Jason GatesT: P. P. Labuschagne, South Africa
F: 10424490
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
C&D winner. 25/2, last of 12 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good) 44 days ago.
8. Edward Rye
J: Kaidan BrewerT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 26311-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
354
Verdict
Didn't need to improve to win 12-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 11/10). Off 11 months.
9. Brave Viking
J: Malesela KatjediT: J. A. Soma, South Africa
F: 4-8528335
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Vaal (8f, good) 23 days ago. Down in trip.
10. Rock Of Bismantova
J: Marco V'rensburgT: T. Spies, South Africa
F: 26114109
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Vaal in September. Ninth of 12 in minor event at Vaal (6f, good, 25/2) 30 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies.
11. Tchaikovsky
J: Jarryd PennyT: J. S. Roux, South Africa
F: 07681237
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in September. Last of 7 in handicap (16/1) at this course (5.5f, good) 28 days ago. Form choice.