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Today, May 1, 2025Flat6f
Verdict
Verdict
MOUNTAIN HIGH quickly put an underwhelming run aside last time out and will take all the beating. Pointer is top of the dangers, while Palace Dancer might well have a say too.
Mountain High
Pointer
Palace Dancer
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 8. Mountain HighJ: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 3222-2153
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in February. 4/1, very good third of 11 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Looks competitive on form. - 1. PointerJ: Calvin HabibT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 213-55632
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Good second of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Vaal (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago. - 5. Palace DancerJ: Gavin LerenaT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 213241-31
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictC&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 9/2, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Vaal (7.4f, good) 37 days ago. 
2. Cape LightsJ: Muzi YeniT: R. R. Sage, South AfricaF: 5284-3354- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
Verdict4-time course winner. Blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft, 5/2) 35 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
7. Hillary StepJ: Andrew FortuneT: D. N. Stenger, South AfricaF: 18619520-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 159
VerdictC&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. 14/1, 15¼ lengths last of 11 to Happy Mo in handicap at this course (8f, good). Off 159 days. Must improve.
4. Wings Within MeJ: S'manga KhumaloT: F. P. Habib, South AfricaF: 51004-695- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap (20/1) at Vaal (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive.
10. Tried And TrueJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. Klaasen, South AfricaF: 21133-308- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in November. 25/2, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (9f, good) 19 days ago. Back down in trip. Form choice.
6. Alesias LoveJ: Kobeli LihabaT: R. R. Magner, South AfricaF: 726279-36- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
Verdict8/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (5.8f, good) 54 days ago. Back up in trip.
9. Way To BurnJ: Girish DookhitT: P. F. Matchett, South AfricaF: 42135-600- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictLatest win at Greyville in November. Last of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Greyville (8f, good to soft) 31 days ago. First run for yard after leaving G. B. Puller. Very hard to make a case for.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
3. Happy MoJ: Chase MaujeanT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 22112-568- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Eighth of 9 in minor event (20/1) at Vaal (7f, good) 14 days ago.