EASY MONEY looks to have just about the best credentials but others can't be discounted in an open contest. Dame of Trix may be the best bet for second, while Bluff On Bluff also commands consideration.
Easy Money
Dame Of Trix
Bluff On Bluff
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
3. October Storm
J: Richard FourieT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 152
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Kenilworth in June. 3/1, second of 9 in minor event at this C&D (good) 33 days ago.
2. Magical Place
J: Callan MurrayT: A. E. Sands, South Africa
F: 2315
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in August. 14/10, bit below form fifth of 9 in minor event at this C&D (good) 33 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6. Easy Money
J: Craig ZackeyT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 87264224
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
C&D winner. 5/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (6.2f, good) 10 days ago. Enters calculations.
7. Cavalry Commander
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: J. Crawford, South Africa
F: 61-007
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Seventh of 9 in minor event at this C&D (good, 66/1) 33 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
10. Bluff On Bluff
J: Corne OrfferT: P/E Steyn, South Africa
F: 21452864
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
C&D winner. 10/1, creditable fourth of 10 in minor event at this C&D (good) 56 days ago. First run for yard after leaving P. Steyn.
9. Dame Of Trix
J: Nichola YuenT: J. Crawford, South Africa
F: 122-05761
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
First run since leaving B/J Crawford when career best when winning 10-runner handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good) 20 days ago. Merits consideration.
8. Fort Red
J: Muzi YeniT: JMT Stewart, South Africa
F: 4-6977363
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, third of 11 in minor event at this C&D (good) 28 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
11. Worldly
J: Chad LittleT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 53805915
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in September. 7/1, below form 4¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Dame of Trix in handicap at this C&D (good) 20 days ago.
4. Heritage Ridge
J: Brevan PlaatjiesT: P. D. Reeves, South Africa
F: 23651488
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Winner at Kenilworth in July. 40/1, 6 lengths eighth of 10 to Dame of Trix in handicap at this C&D (good) 20 days ago. Not taken lightly.
5. Shifting Path
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 88087260
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (25/2) at this course (6.2f, good) 17 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
1. Diablo
J: Sifisokuhle BunganeT: R. Maingard, South Africa
F: 99510-00
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Course winner. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at this course (6.2f, good, 66/1) 33 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.