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Today, January 11, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
TAXI TO THE MOON gets the vote. Just Be Lekker is taken to chase the selection home, while Chasing Happiness also commands scrutiny.
Taxi To The Moon
Just Be Lekker
Chasing Happiness
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 6. Chasing HappinessJ: Serino MoodleyT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 8/4313111-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
Verdict5-time course winner. Four wins from 7 runs last year. Didn't need to improve to win 16-runner Gr 3 at this C&D (good, 6/1) 42 days ago by head from Elegant Ice. - 8. Just Be LekkerJ: -T: C. Dawson, South AfricaF: 69/045311-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 7-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 189
VerdictC&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Career best when winning 12-runner minor event at Greyville (6f, good, 9/2). Off 6 months. 
1. BarbarescoJ: Gavin LerenaT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 23881230-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictThree wins from 12 runs last year. 16/1, respectable 7¼ lengths eleventh of 19 to Atticus Finch in Gr 1 at this course (9.9f, good) 42 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Plenty to find on form.- 10. Taxi To The MoonJ: Kaidan BrewerT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 10131235-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 7-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. Latest win here in September. Respectable 1¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Pistol Pete in Gr 3 (5/1) at this course (5f, soft) 14 days ago. Merits consideration. 
2. I Am GiantJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: B/J Crawford, South AfricaF: 51223767-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictC&D winner. 15/2, first run since leaving B. Crawford when last of 7 in minor event at this course (5f, good) 26 days ago. Difficult ask.
3. Gimme A ShotJ: Muzi YeniT: M/A Azzie, South AfricaF: 30445164-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 61
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win at Vaal in September. 11/2, fourth of 7 in minor event at this course (7f, soft) 61 days ago.
9. DantonfromsandtonJ: Malesela KatjediT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 35511297-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 7-12
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win at Greyville in June. 4¼ lengths seventh of 9 to Pistol Pete in Gr 3 (8/1) at this course (5f, soft) 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
4. Quantum TheoryJ: Philasande MxoliT: R. R. Sage, South AfricaF: 95167338-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
Verdict4-time course winner. Latest win here in August. 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form 6¾ lengths eighth of 13 to Mount Pilatus in Gr 3 at this C&D (good) 42 days ago.
7. DreamlandJ: Chase MaujeanT: M. N. Houdalakis, South AfricaF: 21111005-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
Verdict4-time course winner. Five wins from 18 Flat runs. Four wins from 10 runs last year. 10/1, respectable fifth of 9 in minor event at Vaal (5.5f, good) 21 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
5. Mount PilatusJ: Ryan MungerT: P. F. Matchett, South AfricaF: 23421411-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
Verdict17/2, career best when winning 13-runner Gr 3 at this C&D (good) 42 days ago by ¾ length from Pistol Pete. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.