AMPERSAND looks marginally the pick in this field. Coming In Hot is another who could have a big say, while Peace Treaty can make the first three as well.
Ampersand
Coming In Hot
Peace Treaty
R8 1200m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Passage Of Power
J: Rachel VennikerT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 35792830
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Eleventh of 16 in minor event (33/1) at Vaal (7f, good) 44 days ago. Now below last winning mark.
2. Cornwall
J: Kaidan BrewerT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 196213-44
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
300
Verdict
C&D winner. 10/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft). Off 10 months. Uphill task.
3. Ampersand
J: Girish DookhitT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 2446-5463
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Course winner. 5/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good) 16 days ago. Has good chance on form.
4. Coming In Hot
J: Calvin HabibT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 77316313
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in October. Respectable third of 11 in handicap (8/1) at Vaal (5.5f, good) 23 days ago.
5. Vegas Hi Rise
J: Jason GatesT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 00841676
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Vaal in August. 6/1, bit below form 6½ lengths sixth of 10 to Coming In Hot in handicap at Vaal (6f, good) 37 days ago.
6. Peace Treaty
J: Serino MoodleyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 5197
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in June. Seventh of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Vaal (5.5f, good) 23 days ago. Not taken lightly.
7. Secret Chord
J: Trent MayhewT: S. J. Gray, South Africa
F: 41124689
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in August. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good, 33/1) 30 days ago.
8. Prince Of Kildare
J: Malesela KatjediT: B. B. Ruiters, South Africa
F: 54224174
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in September. Bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good, 16/1) 30 days ago.
10. Zafar
J: Jarryd PennyT: M. Khan, South Africa
F: 54744810
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Winner at Vaal in October. 16/1, last of 10 in handicap at Vaal (5f, good) 18 days ago. Difficult ask.
11. King Of Numbers
J: Louis NhlapoT: B. Webber, South Africa
F: 50213728
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in August. 25/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good) 30 days ago.
12. Copper John
J: Chase MaujeanT: A. G. Laird, South Africa
F: 84707407
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Last of 7 in handicap at this course (6f, good, 16/1) 9 days ago. Others more persuasive.
13. Bridge of Spies
J: Wesley MarwingT: D. C. Pretorius, South Africa
F: 0-0860090
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
112
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 79 Flat runs. 125/1, 13 lengths last of 10 to Secret Chord in minor event at this course (5f, good). Off 112 days. Plenty to find on form.