ZANTHAR could prove hard to catch. Blizzard Snow seems the most likely to step into the breach if the selection fails to deliver, while Super Awesome also requires a closer look.
Zanthar
Blizzard Snow
Super Awesome
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Secret Chord
J: Muzi YeniT: S. J. Gray, South Africa
F: 468951-23
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Turffontein in December. Good third of 7 in handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good, 5/1) 30 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
2. Zanthar
J: Gavin LerenaT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 155373-34
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
25/1, fourth of 7 in minor event at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly.
3. Spring Tradition
J: Louis NhlapoT: W. C. Marwing, South Africa
F: 5172544-2
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
11/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good) 24 days ago.
4. Kinshin Sha
J: Craig ZackeyT: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa
F: 57608-752
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. Good second of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (5f, good, 9/2) 19 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
5. Big Boy Bruce
J: Ryan MungerT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 0/02161-03
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Two wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win at Turffontein in December. Bit below form third of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Turffontein (5f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Others more persuasive.
6. Paul Revere
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: C. J. Lensley, South Africa
F: 673-4421
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
14/1, career best when winning 13-runner maiden at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More required.
7. Midnight Fusion
J: Kaidan BrewerT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 4954427-0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, last of 12 in handicap at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 19 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
8. Super Awesome
J: Diego De GouveiaT: R. R. Magner, South Africa
F: 4854383-7
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/2, 3¾ lengths seventh of 8 to Sovereigns Call in handicap at this course (7.2f, good to soft) 40 days ago.
9. Blizzard Snow
J: Wesley MarwingT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 22154-6
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Winner at Turffontein in September. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Turffontein (5.8f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form.
10. Alone Time
J: Dennis SchwarzT: J. S. Roux, South Africa
F: 6417332-8
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in September. 10/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good) 24 days ago.
11. Sovereigns Call
J: Chase MaujeanT: T. Zackey, South Africa
F: 41046-210
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Tenth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive.