DAMOVA has put together a good series of efforts lately and could be difficult to catch. Japanese Maple is a threat, while Romeo's Magic demands respect as well.
Damova
Japanese Maple
Romeos Magic
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Ideal Future
J: Trent MayhewT: L. Kruger, South Africa
F: 74121662
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
5-time course winner. Latest win here in September. Good second of 7 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D (good) 33 days ago.
2. Nuclear Force
J: Calvin HabibT: E. Verdonese, South Africa
F: 54213727
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Latest win at Turffontein in June. 6/1, last of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good) 33 days ago.
3. Storm Ahead
J: Chase MaujeanT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 5-3433168
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Winner at Turffontein in November. 16/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Turffontein (9.9f, good) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
4. Only A Poet
J: Kaidan BrewerT: W. Marwing, South Africa
F: 33-148624
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
9/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Turffontein (9.9f, good) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving W. H. Marwing.
5. Romeos Magic
J: Piere StrydomT: B. Warren, South Africa
F: 71476374
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Course winner. 10/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good) 12 days ago. Up in trip.
6. Another Universe
J: Diego De GouveiaT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 8861
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
33/10, career best when winning 11-runner maiden at this course (9.9f, good) 33 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. More required.
7. Damova
J: Craig ZackeyT: J. A. Soma, South Africa
F: 39521133
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Turffontein in October. 28/10, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Turffontein (11.9f, good) 17 days ago. Enters calculations.
8. Japanese Maple
J: Louis NhlapoT: W. C. Marwing, South Africa
F: 21026895
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
16/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Expected to be bang there.
9. Eye Catching
J: Jason GatesT: J. Borman, South Africa
F: 68857809
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Two wins from 45 Flat runs. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good, 150/1) 12 days ago. Up in trip. Plenty to find on form.