JURY'S OUT is narrowly favoured all things considered but will need everything to fall right. Whafeef can't hope for much better than second, while Artist's Model also requires a second look.
Jurys Out
Whafeef
Artists Model
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Storm Brasco
J: Piere StrydomT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 31/2691-68
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 7/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (9f, good) 29 days ago. Others more persuasive.
2. Argo Alley
J: Jason GatesT: S. J. Gray, South Africa
F: 614/11570-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
62
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win at Vaal in October. 25/1, sixteenth of 18 in handicap at Vaal (7.3f, good to soft) 62 days ago.
3. Master Christmas
J: Craig ZackeyT: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa
F: 0311282-7
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Four wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win at Vaal in September. 25/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (9f, good) 29 days ago.
4. Command Pilot
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. G. Laird, South Africa
F: 9142341-7
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 17/2, 6ΒΌ lengths seventh of 10 to Pomodoro's Jet in listed race at this C&D (good to soft) 44 days ago. Others more persuasive.
5. Whafeef
J: Ryan MungerT: T. Zackey, South Africa
F: 568724-24
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 7 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D (good) 32 days ago. Can make presence felt.
6. Zuzan
J: Jarryd PennyT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 1070843-5
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
4-time course winner. Eight wins from 31 Flat runs. Fifth of 6 in minor event (33/1) at Vaal (7.4f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Has work to do.
7. Jurys Out
J: Gavin LerenaT: C. Dawson, South Africa
F: 2926344-2
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
C&D winner. 3/1, good second of 9 in minor event at this C&D (good) 29 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
8. Artists Model
J: Muzi YeniT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 72116-3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Two wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win at Greyville in October. 2/1, first run since leaving M. F. De Kock when creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (9f, good to soft) 9 days ago.
9. Deception Pass
J: Nirvan NastiliT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 221180-46
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in August. Sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good, 17/2) 32 days ago.
10. Panning Gold
J: Philasande MxoliT: A. Ndzilana, South Africa
F: 22333813-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
101
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in October. Good third of 9 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good, 11/2). Off 101 days. Back down in trip. Must improve.