EXPLOSIVE BOND has a very good chance. Thunee Playa is likely to be waiting in the wings if the selection fails to deliver, while None Other is in the hunt for minor honours.
Explosive Bond
Thunee Playa
None Other
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
8. Explosive Bond
J: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 60523223-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 15/10, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (11.9f, good) 26 days ago. Form choice.
2. None Other
J: Marco V'rensburgT: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa
F: 36954395-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, 4 lengths fifth of 7 to White Pearl in Gr 2 at this course (8f, good) 26 days ago. Back up in trip.
4. Second Base
J: Chase MaujeanT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 006/34704-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
7-time course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. 4¼ lengths fourth of 7 to Red Maple in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good, 7/1) 21 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
1. Crimson King
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 35/301610-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good, 33/1) 42 days ago. First run for yard after leaving B. Crawford.
7. Breeze Over
J: Diego De GouveiaT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 42288447-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Creditable seventh of 12 in minor event at this course (15.9f, good, 16/1) 42 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Plenty to find on form.
6. Arumugam
J: Jarryd PennyT: J. S. Roux, South Africa
F: 4/9069056-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, first run since leaving L. Karriem when 5 lengths sixth of 7 to Red Maple in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good) 21 days ago.
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3. Thunee Playa
J: Kaidan BrewerT: L. Karriem, South Africa
F: 13161445-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Four wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win here in October. 2/1, 4¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Red Maple in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good) 21 days ago.