Turffontein
Today, January 18, 2025Flat7f
Verdict
Verdict
SPUMANTE DOLCE is up to winning this with something in hand. Just Var is just about preferred for second, while Dark Silver could also get a look-in.
Spumante Dolce
Just Var
Dark Silver
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 10. Spumante DolceJ: Raymond DanielsonT: M. F. de Kock, South AfricaF: 1-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictOne win from 1 run last year. 17/10, won 15-runner maiden at Vaal (7f, good) 44 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Sets the benchmark. 
1. KudzuJ: Gavin LerenaT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 414/35222-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictCourse winner. Creditable second of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Vaal (8f, good to soft) 25 days ago.
6. Safe SpaceJ: Chase MaujeanT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 51155421-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 65
VerdictFour wins from 13 runs last year. Career best when winning 4-runner handicap (11/10) at this C&D (good) 65 days ago.
7. King Of NumbersJ: Jason GatesT: B. Webber, South AfricaF: 13728841-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCareer best when winning 7-runner handicap (4/1) at this course (7f, soft) 21 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Just Var. On the upgrade recently.- 2. Dark SilverJ: Diego De GouveiaT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 4/4331962-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 58
VerdictVery good second of 14 in handicap (25/1) at Vaal (8f, good) 58 days ago. - 9. Just VarJ: Trent MayhewT: G. J. Maroun, South AfricaF: 58803112-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in November. Good 2¾ lengths second of 7 to King of Numbers in handicap (5/2) at this course (7f, soft) 21 days ago. 
3. Eiffel TowerJ: Muzi YeniT: S. J. Gray, South AfricaF: 00743095-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictCourse winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good) 18 days ago.
8. Solar SailJ: Jarryd PennyT: M. Khan, South AfricaF: 074215-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictWinner at Vaal in October. 33/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 46 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
11. MutaraziJ: Malesela KatjediT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 441/09470-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictLast of 10 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good to soft, 25/1) 25 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
4. Hazlo GrandeJ: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South AfricaF: 9436166-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in September. Sixth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Vaal (9.9f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Back down in trip. Easy to look elsewhere.
5. PressonregardlessJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: D. Nieuwenhuizen, South AfricaF: 82172295-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictWinner at Vaal in July. Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at this course (7f, good) 42 days ago.