BATON ROUGE can win again. Master Of Paris could provide the chief threat, while Kwite A King also looks good for a place.
Baton Rouge
Master Of Paris
Kwite A King
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Baton Rouge
J: Richard FourieT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 0-0562211
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner minor event (evens) at Kenilworth (9f, heavy) 39 days ago. Stepping back in the right direction.
1. Ariovistus
J: Aldo DomeyerT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 654-74911
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner minor event at Kenilworth (9.7f, soft, 33/10) 70 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
11. Kwite A King
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 842-42144
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Latest win at Kenilworth in April. 6/1, bit below form 2¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Ariovistus in minor event at Kenilworth (9.7f, soft) 70 days ago.
9. Elegant Noble
J: Brevan PlaatjiesT: J. Crawford, South Africa
F: 51/0031
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Much improved when winning 8-runner minor event at Kenilworth (9f, heavy, 7/2) 46 days ago.
6. Heal And Soul
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: J. Crawford, South Africa
F: 1-03605
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
16/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Kenilworth (7f, heavy) 46 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
7. Master Of Paris
J: Muzi YeniT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 340-23439
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Kenilworth (8f, soft, 14/1) 32 days ago. Back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously.
2. Express Yourself
J: Craig ZackeyT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 441-73684
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Below form fourth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Kenilworth (8f, soft) 32 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration.
5. Professor Snape
J: Chad LittleT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 09945-803
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 33/1, good third of 8 in minor event at Kenilworth (9.7f, heavy) 39 days ago.
10. Gentleman Joe
J: Corne OrfferT: W. A. Nel, South Africa
F: 74713-275
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (13/2) at Greyville (9f, good). Off 98 days.
3. Princess Of Bayeux
J: Oswald NoachT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 13177-806
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kenilworth (8f, soft, 50/1) 35 days ago. Up in trip.
8. Western World
J: Sean VealeT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 391-00000
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
66/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Kenilworth (7f, heavy) 46 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere.