DANCING DORA was a shade disappointing when favourite last time out, but looks the one to be with once again. Pacific rates the main threat, ahead of Phala Millions.
Dancing Dora
Pacific
Phala Millions
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Radiant Heat
J: Girish Samo-BurthiaT: T. Spies, South Africa
F: 8820477-1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
14/1, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner maiden at this C&D (good) 14 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Others more persuasive.
4. Thunderbird
J: Gavin LerenaT: D. N. Stenger, South Africa
F: 8/054155-0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in December. 50/1, eleventh of 13 in minor event at Vaal (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Booking of Lerena a plus. Something to find on form.
5. Stroke Of Mercy
J: Louis NhlapoT: C. J. Lensley, South Africa
F: 12/0648-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
176
Verdict
Course winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Greyville (5f, AW). Off 176 days. Has work to do.
6. Oriental Bouquet
J: Dennis SchwarzT: G. J. Maroun, South Africa
F: 0889507-0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, twelfth of 13 in minor event at Vaal (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago.
7. Pacific
J: Muzi YeniT: S. J. Gray, South Africa
F: 149673-35
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
One win from 21 Flat runs. 6/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (5.8f, good) 11 days ago.
8. Together Again
J: Malesela KatjediT: J. A. Visser, South Africa
F: 8970184-0
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Two wins from 46 Flat runs. Latest win at Vaal in November. 50/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Vaal (5f, good) 9 days ago.
9. Dancing Dora
J: Craig ZackeyT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 732324-85
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner. Thirty nine runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good, 9/4) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly.
10. Phala Millions
J: Jason GatesT: B. Webber, South Africa
F: 9705590-9
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
One win from 24 Flat runs. 66/1, ninth of 11 in minor event at Vaal (7.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Has good chance on pick of form.