AFTER HOURS can take an open contest. Laughing William makes most appeal of the remainder, while Written In Stone might have a say as well.
After Hours
Laughing William
Written In Stone
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Laughing William
J: Dennis SchwarzT: C. Dawson, South Africa
F: 0163644-1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Course winner. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (9/4) at Vaal (7.2f, good) 16 days ago by 2ΒΌ lengths from After Hours.
2. Rattle Bag
J: Chase MaujeanT: G. J. Maroun, South Africa
F: 7731324-3
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable third of 8 in handicap () at Vaal (7.2f, good) 35 days ago. Not taken lightly.
3. Legendary
J: Raymond DanielsonT: C. Binda, South Africa
F: 08652-221
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Won 11-runner maiden at Vaal (7.2f, good, 2/1) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task.
4. Sea Shanty
J: Jarryd PennyT: M. Khan, South Africa
F: 809582-90
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. Last of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, good to soft, 20/1) 19 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
5. Sovereigns Call
J: Craig ZackeyT: T. Zackey, South Africa
F: 341046-21
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Won 8-runner handicap (17/2) at Vaal (7.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Uphill task.
6. Great Notion
J: Malesela KatjediT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 3322-3331
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Career best when winning 7-runner maiden at this course (7f, good, 5/2) 11 days ago. First run for yard after leaving M. F. De Kock. Makes handicap debut. More required.
7. Kotinos
J: Jeffery SysterT: R. R. Magner, South Africa
F: 3643457-3
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 13/2, third of 11 in minor event at Vaal (7.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago.
8. Fast Duty
J: Gavin LerenaT: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa
F: 4746513-4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in September. 5/2, fourth of 11 in minor event at Vaal (7.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive.
9. Call Me Master
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. R. Sage, South Africa
F: 057333-17
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in January. Seventh of 12 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good to soft, 33/10) 21 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
10. Written In Stone
J: Jason GatesT: B. Webber, South Africa
F: 344273-51
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner. 25/2, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Vaal (6f, good) 16 days ago. Back up in trip.
11. After Hours
J: Muzi YeniT: S. J. Gray, South Africa
F: 666138-23
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
4-time course winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable third of 8 in minor event at this course (7f, good, 25/2) 5 days ago. Enters calculations.