DESTINY OF FIRE failed to justify market support on her most recent run, but is taken to make the most of this opening. Princess Ilaria can play a leading part, while Mocha Macaroon could also get a look-in.
Destiny Of Fire
Princess Ilaria
Mocha Macaroon
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Destiny Of Fire
J: Gavin LerenaT: M. F. de Kock, South Africa
F: 12273-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Winner at Scottsville in August. Respectable third of 7 in handicap at this course (7f, soft, 11/10) 26 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form.
2. Mocha Macaroon
J: Nathan KlinkT: C. I. Jonker, South Africa
F: 6425/4212-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in November. 8/1, very good second of 10 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good) 35 days ago.
3. Princess Ilaria
J: Craig ZackeyT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 33446633-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Vaal (7.4f, good) 42 days ago.
4. Lady Sabrina
J: Kobeli LihabaT: W. Marwing, South Africa
F: 7316-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Winner at Vaal in December. 25/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Vaal (9f, good) 23 days ago. First run for yard after leaving W. H. Marwing. Something to find on form.
5. Gamer
J: Muzi YeniT: S. J. Gray, South Africa
F: 3634314-5
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
One win from 25 Flat runs. Winner at Vaal in December. 20/1, fifth of 12 in handicap at Vaal (9.9f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Has work to do.
6. Black Lightning
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 44576729-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Vaal (9f, good) 35 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
7. Carnelo
J: Jason GatesT: S. M. Naidoo, South Africa
F: 6356735-3
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Third of 7 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive.
8. Southern Style
J: Jarryd PennyT: C. Mayhew, South Africa
F: 3408438-4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
One win from 45 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good) 21 days ago.