UNITED COUNCIL couldn't meet market expectations last time, but still appeals as the most obvious option. To The Rescue could have the most to offer of the others, while Littlemarysunshine is in the running for a share of the minor money.
United Council
To The Rescue
Littlemarysunshine
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Rule Book
J: Raymond DanielsonT: A. G. Laird, South Africa
F: 15317-996
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
6-time course winner. Seven wins from 26 Flat runs. Two wins from 5 runs last year. 66/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Very hard to make a case for.
2. Arumugam
J: Dennis SchwarzT: J. S. Roux, South Africa
F: 069056-45
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at this C&D (good) 16 days ago.
3. United Council
J: Muzi YeniT: R. R. Sage, South Africa
F: 5554251-3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
4-time course winner. Latest win here in December. 18/10, creditable 3½ lengths third of 7 to Littlemarysunshine in listed race at this C&D (good) 29 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
4. Hawkbill
J: Craig ZackeyT: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa
F: 777611-84
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good, 25/2) 23 days ago. Up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
5. Vesuvio
J: Ryan MungerT: T. Zackey, South Africa
F: 544116-32
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
5-time course winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. 8/1, good second of 8 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Progressing recently.
6. Littlemarysunshine
J: Gavin LerenaT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 072207-51
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Won 7-runner listed race at this C&D (good, 25/2) 29 days ago by 2¼ lengths from My Soul Mate. First run for yard after leaving M. F. De Kock. Heading back in the right direction recently.
7. Twenty Drachmas
J: Philasande MxoliT: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa
F: 3023239-6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good) 53 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
8. Jordan
J: -T: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 077770-77
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. 8/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good) 23 days ago. Up in trip. Enters calculations.
9. To The Rescue
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 846314-13
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in January. 6/1, good third of 6 in handicap at this course (14.9f, good) 18 days ago.
10. Taxhaven
J: Malesela KatjediT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 5622018-6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
150/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at this course (5.8f, good) 16 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Very hard to make a case for.