BAKWENA earns the narrow vote. Vulcanite is another that comes into the equation, while Salenio Peninsula shouldn't be far away either.
Bakwena
Vulcanite
Salenio Peninsula
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
3. Miss Lia
J: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 23121-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Two wins from 5 runs last year. 2/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good) 30 days ago by ¾ length from Salenio Peninsula. Needs a couple of these to falter.
4. Salenio Peninsula
J: Gavin LerenaT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 11252-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win here in September. 14/10, respectable ¾-length second of 9 to Miss Lia in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good) 30 days ago.
1. Vulcanite
J: Ryan MungerT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 3611-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
100
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year. 7/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Vaal (8f, good). Off 100 days. Enters calculations.
6. Sonic Jet
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: C. J. Lensley, South Africa
F: 4333211-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
9/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Vaal (7f, good) 37 days ago.
2. Bakwena
J: Chase MaujeanT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 162-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Winner here in August. 7/2, second of 6 in handicap at this course (5.8f, good) 26 days ago. Up in trip. Looks competitive on form.
8. Too Late My Mate
J: Diego De GouveiaT: A. G. Laird, South Africa
F: 314-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
259
Verdict
C&D winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Fourth of 9 in minor event at this course (8f, good, 7/1). Off 8 months. Easy to look elsewhere.
7. Cocomelon
J: Muzi YeniT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 8169-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in October. Blinkered for 1st time, creditable 8¾ lengths ninth of 15 to World of Alice in Gr 3 (100/1) at this course (8f, good) 42 days ago. Difficult ask.
5. Gimmefabulous
J: Raymond DanielsonT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 3/18318-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Respectable 5¼ lengths eighth of 16 to Chasing Happiness in Gr 3 (33/1) at this course (5.8f, good) 42 days ago. Back up in trip.