WISSA'S ON FIRE failed to justify market support last time out, but still makes some appeal again and is chanced. Rafa's Boy is a marginal preference for second, while Agrado also commands scrutiny.
Wissas On Fire
Rafas Boy
Agrado
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Agrado
J: Andrew FortuneT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 31-5331
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
One win from 2 runs last year. Career best when winning 8-runner minor event (28/10) at this C&D (soft) 28 days ago.
11. Blue Holly
J: Chad LittleT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 29430-234
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fourth of 11 in minor event at Kenilworth (5f, good, 7/1) 45 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
10. Rafas Boy
J: S'manga KhumaloT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 83048-833
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at this course (6f, soft, 20/1) 28 days ago.
5. Wissas On Fire
J: Sean VealeT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 531068-20
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last of 11 in handicap at this course (6f, soft, 13/10) 28 days ago. Can make presence felt.
7. Teriyaki
J: Jabu JacobsT: A. J. Rivalland, South Africa
F: 423165-93
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1, creditable third of 10 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) 52 days ago.
9. Maneki Neko
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 425701-70
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
81
Verdict
Winner at Kenilworth in December. 16/1, last of 12 in minor event at Kenilworth (5f, good) 81 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
12. Bless Me Fred
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 40007-043
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. 25/1, creditable third of 12 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) 17 days ago.
8. Ibhele
J: Dennis SchwarzT: L. W. Goosen, South Africa
F: 060-53559
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 12 in minor event at Greyville (5f, good, 10/1) 38 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
2. Chara Sands
J: Calvin HabibT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 36577-876
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
40/1, good sixth of 12 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) 17 days ago. Uphill task.
3. Philispiel
J: Jacey BotesT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 27220-505
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, respectable fifth of 12 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) 17 days ago.
1. Northern Warrior
J: Brevan PlaatjiesT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 2914-1630
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
5-time course winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win here in January. 8/1, eleventh of 12 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) 17 days ago.
6. Ment To Fly
J: Cole DickenT: M. Dixon, South Africa
F: 8357741/9-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
416
Verdict
C&D winner. Well-beaten last of 9 to Bless Me Fred in handicap (14/1) at Greyville (5f, good). Off 13 months. First run for yard after leaving L. Karriem. Plenty to find on form.