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Today, January 11, 2025Flat6f
Verdict
Verdict
WILLOW EXPRESS looks to have just about the best credentials. Cymric is probably the biggest danger, while The Africa House also needs a closer look.
Willow Express
Cymric
The Africa House
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 5. CymricJ: Gavin LerenaT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 21183232-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictSecond of 4 in minor event at this course (5.8f, good, 4/1) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. 
2. Silver TudorJ: Serino MoodleyT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 7/1423514-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
Verdict4-time course winner. Latest win here in November. 20/1, respectable fourth of 18 in handicap at Vaal (7.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive.
3. RadicchioJ: Marco V'rensburgT: B. D. Botes, South AfricaF: 41421115-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictSeven wins from 21 Flat runs. Six wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Vaal in December. 15/2, creditable fifth of 18 in handicap at Vaal (7.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago.- 4. The Africa HouseJ: Trent MayhewT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 55366229-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictC&D winner. Bit below form ninth of 18 in handicap at Vaal (7.3f, good to soft, 11/2) 18 days ago. Not taken lightly. 
10. The Playboy BomberJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 72114-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 205
VerdictCourse winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at Vaal (7.2f, good). Off 6 months. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6. Moonlight TraderJ: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South AfricaF: 56446110-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictC&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win here in November. 17½ lengths tenth of 13 to Quid Pro Quo in Gr 2 (50/1) at this course (8f, good) 42 days ago.- 9. Willow ExpressJ: Chase MaujeanT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 31681126-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
Verdict4-time course winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Bit below form 5½ lengths sixth of 13 to Radicchio in minor event at Vaal (7.3f, good, 40/1) 37 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 
8. Deception PassJ: Ryan MungerT: M/A Azzie, South AfricaF: 42221180-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictLatest win at Vaal in August. Tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 7/1) 42 days ago.
7. The Front LineJ: Raymond DanielsonT: R. R. Sage, South AfricaF: 31631/080-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 252
VerdictCourse winner. 66/1, last of 11 in minor event at this C&D (good). Off 8 months. Something to find on form.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
1. Buster BarnesJ: Muzi YeniT: M. F. de Kock, South AfricaF: 22/111112-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 168
Verdict0/0, creditable 1¼ lengths second of 11 to Jaeger Moon in Gr 3 at Borrowdale (9.4f, good). Off 168 days. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Dj Swanson. Uphill task.