Vaal
Today, January 21, 2025Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
KUDZU is in a good vein of form and could be difficult to catch. Circle Of Grace seems the primary danger, while On Target is another to note.
Kudzu
Circle Of Grace
On Target
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 9. On TargetJ: Gavin LerenaT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 4162-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in November. 25/2, very good second of 8 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 33 days ago. 
1. Eiger SanctionJ: Muzi YeniT: S. J. Gray, South AfricaF: 87311118-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 91
VerdictCourse winner. Five wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win here in October. 28/10, eighth of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (9f, good). Off 91 days. Others have achieved more.
5. QuatermainJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. Klaasen, South AfricaF: 026023-55- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fifth of 9 in minor event () at this course (9.9f, good) 19 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form.
11. GreenhouseJ: Malesela KatjediT: M. F. de Kock, South AfricaF: 3157-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in October. Seventh of 10 in handicap (17/2) at this course (8f, good to soft) 28 days ago.
4. LuthuliJ: Piere StrydomT: F. P. Habib, South AfricaF: 581/40518-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 77
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in October. 25/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (8.4f, good) 77 days ago.
10. Guy AlexanderJ: Ryan MungerT: C. J. Lensley, South AfricaF: 2211413-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictC&D winner. Three wins from 19 runs last year. Latest win here in November. 16/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Others more persuasive.- 8. Circle Of GraceJ: Trent MayhewT: T. Spies, South AfricaF: 78546235-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 68
VerdictCourse winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 5/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Turffontein (9f, good) 68 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Not taken lightly. 
6. Professor SnapeJ: Raymond DanielsonT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 47309945-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Turffontein (8f, good, 16/1) 45 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
2. Supreme DanceJ: Nirvan NastiliT: B. Warren, South AfricaF: 68004659-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
Verdict4-time course winner. 50/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good) 33 days ago. Others more persuasive.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 3. KudzuJ: Hennie GreylingT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 14/35222-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 3
Verdict3/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (8f, good to soft) 3 days ago. 
7. One More StarJ: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 5231-2- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5