ALMOND SEA has been hard to fault in recent races and is just about the pick in this company. Chrome Tourmaline is another who could have a big say in matters, while Night Vigil also commands consideration.
Almond Sea
Chrome Tourmaline
Night Vigil
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Elegant Ice
J: Ryan MungerT: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa
F: 1844122-6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Vaal in October. Respectable sixth of 12 in minor event (7/1) at this course (5f, good) 42 days ago.
2. Almond Sea
J: Gavin LerenaT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 1/113132-1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
4-time course winner. Three wins from 6 runs last year. Won 7-runner listed race (72/100) at this C&D (good to soft) 56 days ago by neck from Poblano. Merits consideration.
3. Exchange Student
J: Raymond DanielsonT: C. Dawson, South Africa
F: 612146-50
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Blinkered for 1st time, 8½ lengths eleventh of 15 to William Robertson in Gr 3 at this course (5f, soft, 16/1) 14 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
4. Mia Moo
J: Piere StrydomT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 3212140-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 25/1, respectable length fourth of 10 to Siddeley in Gr 3 at Kenilworth (7f, good) 21 days ago. Uphill task.
6. Callmewhenuneedme
J: Jeffery SysterT: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa
F: 5816416-7
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in October. Bit below form seventh of 12 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft, 40/1) 14 days ago.
7. Chrome Tourmaline
J: S'manga KhumaloT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 2/19525-31
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (6f, good to soft, 3/1) 30 days ago. Improving all the time recently.
8. Hierkommiebokkie
J: Jarryd PennyT: T. Spies, South Africa
F: 11324-817
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 5/2, 7½ lengths last of 7 to Chrome Tourmaline in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft) 30 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies.
9. Sorceress Supreme
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 5169071-6
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in December. 5/1, 14 lengths sixth of 7 to Almond Sea in listed race at this C&D (good to soft) 56 days ago.
10. Andis Girl
J: Calvin HabibT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 122213-20
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in October. 13¾ lengths twelfth of 15 to Gimmefabulous in listed race (20/1) at this course (8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Down in trip.
11. Night Vigil
J: Philasande MxoliT: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa
F: 731981-71
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
5/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago.
12. Wings Within Me
J: Diego De GouveiaT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 3451004-6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
C&D winner. 7½ lengths sixth of 7 to Chrome Tourmaline in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft, 25/2) 30 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
13. Bosum Buddy
J: Malesela KatjediT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 23623-453
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Good length third of 7 to Night Vigil in handicap (25/1) at this course (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago.
14. Calantha
J: Chase MaujeanT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 2/121-234
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 3 runs last year. First run since leaving M. F. De Kock when creditable fourth of 8 in minor event (5/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago.
15. Komati River
J: -T: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 62471-1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good) 48 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
16. The Navy Lark
J: Louis NhlapoT: J. A. Visser, South Africa
F: 4484-5471
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Three wins from 22 runs last year. 17/2, won 9-runner handicap at Vaal (5f, good) 18 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.