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Today, January 11, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
BIG BOY BRUCE could take the beating. Zanthar will probably give the selection most to think about, while Sea Wolf looks the one for the minor money.
Big Boy Bruce
Zanthar
Sea Wolf
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 5. ZantharJ: Gavin LerenaT: M/A Azzie, South AfricaF: 25155373-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictC&D winner. Winner here in July. 7/2, good third of 9 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good) 11 days ago. - 6. Big Boy BruceJ: Marco V'rensburgT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 0/02161-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictTwo wins from 5 runs last year. Didn't need to be at best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 91/100) 26 days ago. Will take the beating. 
2. LongswordJ: Serino MoodleyT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 20223465-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 93
VerdictCourse winner. 3/1 and blinkered for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Vaal (5f, good). Off 93 days.
8. Vibe SaJ: Chase MaujeanT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 4/2222221-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictDidn't need to improve to win 10-runner maiden (33/20) at Vaal (6f, good) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
3. Secret ChordJ: Muzi YeniT: S. J. Gray, South AfricaF: 12468951-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictThree wins from 11 runs last year. 4/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 39 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Sea Shanty. On the upgrade recently.
9. Blizzard SnowJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 22154-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in September. 33/10, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 26 days ago.- 4. Sea WolfJ: Kaidan BrewerT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 9516-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictWinner at Vaal in October. 17/2, 6 lengths sixth of 8 to Secret Chord in handicap at this C&D (good) 39 days ago. 
11. NazareJ: Ryan MungerT: C. Dawson, South AfricaF: 01319350-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in June. 7/2, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 26 days ago.
10. Sea ShantyJ: Jarryd PennyT: M. Khan, South AfricaF: 41809582-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictC&D winner. Blinkered for 1st time, good 1¾ lengths second of 8 to Secret Chord in handicap (14/1) at this C&D (good) 39 days ago.
7. CoppolaJ: Philasande MxoliT: M. Khan, South AfricaF: 6/1992374-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
Verdict14/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable 3½ lengths fourth of 8 to Secret Chord in handicap at this C&D (good) 39 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
1. Kinshin ShaJ: Trent MayhewT: M. N. Houdalakis, South AfricaF: 64157608-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictLatest win at Vaal in August. 16/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (5f, good) 37 days ago. Uphill task.- Unnamed Favourite
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