SUN DAZED looks marginally the pick of this bunch. Mont Loisir has the strongest claims of the remainder, while Prince Of Tibet is in the running for a share of the minor money.
Sun Dazed
Mont Loisir
Prince Of Tibet
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Commanding
J: Grant Van NiekerkT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 72-970042
Price History:
3.75
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Respectable second of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Kenilworth (6f, heavy) 39 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form.
1. Sun Dazed
J: Sean VealeT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 6956-7233
Price History:
4.50
Age:
7
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
79
Verdict
C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 5/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Kenilworth (6f, soft) 79 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
5. Azzurri
J: Chad LittleT: L. V. Woodruff, South Africa
F: 6501-2614
Price History:
4.50
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Latest win at Kenilworth in June. 6/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Kenilworth (7f, heavy) 46 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
8. Mont Loisir
J: Richard FourieT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 86-012591
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 14/1, won 8-runner handicap at Kenilworth (6f, heavy) 39 days ago by short head from African Prince. Merits consideration.
9. African Prince
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 67-238792
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Good short-head second of 8 to Mont Loisir in handicap (6/1) at Kenilworth (6f, heavy) 39 days ago. Others more persuasive.
2. Fort Red
J: Keanen SteynT: JMT Stewart, South Africa
F: 274-69773
Price History:
13.00
Age:
8
Weight:
8-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Third of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Kenilworth (6f, heavy) 39 days ago.
3. Prince Of Tibet
J: Sifisokuhle BunganeT: P. Steyn, South Africa
F: 2-4000643
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
7-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. 50/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Kenilworth (8f, soft) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Heading back in the right direction recently.
7. Boundless Love
J: Muzi YeniT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 8053-3510
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Winner at Kenilworth in June. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Kenilworth (7f, heavy, 20/1) 46 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
10. Escarpment
J: Brevan PlaatjiesT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 74660214
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Latest win at Kenilworth in July. 3/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in minor event at Kenilworth (5f, soft) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive.
6. Shifting Path
J: Craig ZackeyT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 8-0888087
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
C&D winner. 75/1, 4 lengths seventh of 10 to Escarpment in handicap at Kenilworth (5f, heavy) 46 days ago. Back up in trip. Difficult ask.