CEUTA couldn't send backers home happy last time, but still appeals as the most obvious winner here. Andi's Girl might be the one to take advantage if the selection underperforms, while Blue Horizon is another that should go well.
Ceuta
Andis Girl
Blue Horizon
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Hierkommiebokkie
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: T. Spies, South Africa
F: 8/411324-8
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 25/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good to soft) 25 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies.
4. Andis Girl
J: Muzi YeniT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 27122213-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
83
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Good third of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 7/2) 83 days ago.
5. Cape Lights
J: Gavin LerenaT: R. R. Sage, South Africa
F: 3515284-3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
4-time course winner. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good) 35 days ago.
6. Ceuta
J: Chase MaujeanT: D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa
F: 3123131-8
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Course winner. Three wins from 7 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 9/4, last of 8 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good) 9 days ago. Merits consideration.
7. Blue Horizon
J: Kobeli LihabaT: W. Marwing, South Africa
F: 61268571-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
65
Verdict
Four wins from 17 runs last year. 28/10, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (7f, good) 65 days ago. First run for yard after leaving W. H. Marwing.
8. Theatre Of Life
J: Raymond DanielsonT: P/J Vermeulen, South Africa
F: 5110-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
68
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year. Latest win here in October. Tailed-off last of 15 to World of Alice in Gr 3 (25/1) at this course (8f, good) 68 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
9. Pearl In Her Crown
J: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 5224138-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
103
Verdict
Winner at Vaal in September. 8 lengths eighth of 9 to Theatre of Life in handicap (28/10) at this course (8f, good). Off 103 days. Needs a couple of these to falter.
10. Sigrid Swing
J: Jarryd PennyT: H. van der Westhuizen, South Africa
F: 87450456-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
33/1, last of 6 in minor event at Vaal (6f, good) 47 days ago. Up in trip.