OPERA VERSE is selected tentatively in an open race. Green Okra is a threat, while Night In Japan looks another that has to be reckoned with.
Opera Verse
Green Okra
Night In Japan
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Cedarpeak
J: Jacey BotesT: Z. Oosthuizen, South Africa
F: 500
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Thirteenth of 14 in maiden (125/1) at Fairview (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Uphill task.
2. Green Okra
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 505-94823
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. Evens, third of 11 in maiden at this course (6.5f) 19 days ago.
3. Brooksider
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: D. A. McKenzie, South Africa
F: 24-735257
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 13 Flat runs. Seventh of 11 in maiden at this course (6.5f, 8/1) 19 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
4. Bright Future
J: Dennis SchwarzT: L. Gila, South Africa
F: 39923-440
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
89
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 13 Flat runs. Last of 16 in maiden at Fairview (7f, good, 125/1) 89 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form.
5. American Pitbull
J: Shadlee FortuneT: E. Kaknis, South Africa
F: 4-5265646
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 13 Flat runs. Sixth of 11 in maiden at this course (6.5f, 40/1) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive.
6. Night In Japan
J: Havishay MoosunT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 06678-690
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
100/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Kenilworth (7f, good to soft) 77 days ago. Makes all weather debut. First run for yard after leaving V. H. Marshall. Merits consideration.
7. Opera Verse
J: Malesela KatjediT: D. A. McKenzie, South Africa
F: 5-4762383
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 50/1, third of 14 in maiden at Fairview (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Shortlist material.
8. Stand Up
J: Jason GatesT: D. A. McKenzie, South Africa
F: 00-769749
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Ninth of 13 in maiden (66/1) at Fairview (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago.
9. Star Trooper
J: Kendall MinnieT: E. Kaknis, South Africa
F: 7936
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
50/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at this C&D 40 days ago.
10. Epic Thunder
J: Charles NdlovuT: E. Kaknis, South Africa
F: 00900
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
41
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Last of 13 in maiden (125/1) at Fairview (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
11. Extraction
J: Chase MaujeanT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 6368-8550
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Eleventh of 15 in maiden at Fairview (7f, good, 75/1) 26 days ago.