GNARLY looks marginally the best in this field but has little room for error. Prince of Tibet ranks next amongst the remainder, while The Night Ferry could well have a say too.
Gnarly
Prince Of Tibet
The Night Ferry
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
3. Delta Pride
J: Richard FourieT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 221
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. 1/5, won 11-runner maiden at this course (7f, good) 28 days ago.
2. Astronomical Boy
J: Craig ZackeyT: C. Bass, South Africa
F: 831
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. 11/10, won 10-runner maiden at this course (6.2f, good) 42 days ago. Something to find on form.
4. Prince Of Tibet
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: P/E Steyn, South Africa
F: 00643722
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Second of 11 in minor event (6/1) at this course (8f, good) 17 days ago. First run for yard after leaving P. Steyn. Not taken lightly.
1. Gallic Forge
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: J. Crawford, South Africa
F: 0-50341
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
6/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 9-runner maiden at this course (7f, good) 46 days ago.
6. Devil A Saint
J: Callan MurrayT: D. A. McLachlan, South Africa
F: 4-5340945
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 4/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 46 days ago.
8. Gnarly
J: Sean VealeT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 4-0590757
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. Seventh of 11 in minor event at this course (8f, good, 16/1) 17 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form.
7. The Night Ferry
J: Sifisokuhle BunganeT: H. J. Brown, South Africa
F: 602-81936
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Winner at Kenilworth in July. Sixth of 7 in handicap (16/1) at this course (7f, good) 17 days ago.
5. Cosmic Rhythm
J: Oswald NoachT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 21573874
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
One win from 22 Flat runs. 5/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (9f, good) 42 days ago. Others more persuasive.
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9. Landseer
J: Serino MoodleyT: W. A. Nel, South Africa
F: 42135-099
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
80/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good) 59 days ago. Uphill task.