INSTANT ATTRACTION is easily the quickest in this line up and looks to have a straightforward task. American Rebel is the most prudent second choice, while To The Rescue is a solid place option.
Instant Attraction
American Rebel
To The Rescue
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. American Rebel
J: Gavin LerenaT: W. C. Marwing, South Africa
F: 636273-31
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 18/10) 42 days ago.
6. Arlington Action
J: Nirvan NastiliT: T. Zackey, South Africa
F: 573-55643
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
4-time course winner. 10/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good) 12 days ago.
1. Eiger Sanction
J: Muzi YeniT: S. J. Gray, South Africa
F: 311118-70
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
C&D winner. Five wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win at Vaal in October. Last of 10 in handicap (25/1) at this course (9f, good) 63 days ago.
3. Orange County
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa
F: 515-88
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
One win from 3 runs last year. 25/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 12 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
7. Panning Gold
J: S'manga KhumaloT: A. Ndzilana, South Africa
F: 333813-78
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
C&D winner. 11¾ lengths eighth of 11 to Immediate Edge in listed race (100/1) at this C&D (good) 54 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
5. Flamboyant Flyer
J: Kobeli LihabaT: C. Mayhew, South Africa
F: 75118-730
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Vaal in December. 6/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (9f, good) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive.
11. Instant Attraction
J: Chase MaujeanT: C. Mayhew, South Africa
F: 4324-3321
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Evens, didn't need to improve to win 12-runner maiden at Vaal (9.9f, good) 37 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Looks well in.
8. George Handel
J: Girish Samo-BurthiaT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 088-00757
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (14.2f, good) 12 days ago. Back down in trip.
9. Al Akhtaar
J: Jason GatesT: B. B. Ruiters, South Africa
F: 7/4617607-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
140
Verdict
Last of 7 in handicap at Vaal (9.9f, good, 20/1). Off 140 days. Easy to look elsewhere.
10. Irish Love
J: Wesley MarwingT: W. C. Marwing, South Africa
F: 74518-60
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Course winner. Last of 13 in handicap (50/1) at this course (7.2f, good) 63 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Very hard to make a case for.
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2. To The Rescue
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 14-134246
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in January. 33/1, creditable 8½ lengths sixth of 10 to Taxhaven in listed race at this course (15.9f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Significantly down in trip.