MERCANTOUR can win again. Silver Falcon seems best of the rest, while Golden Link commands a second look as well.
Mercantour
Silver Falcon
Golden Link
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Mercantour
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 63-414311
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
3 wins from 6 runs this year. 83/100, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner minor event at this C&D 52 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Bush Tracker. Has to be taken seriously.
2. Silver Falcon
J: Gavin LerenaT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 2306-7495
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable 3 lengths fifth of 9 to Mercantour in minor event (9/2) at this C&D 52 days ago. Merits consideration.
3. Bush Tracker
J: Malesela KatjediT: S. B. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 63-044428
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 9 in minor event at Fairview (8f, good, 6/1) 17 days ago.
4. Golden Link
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: S. B. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 3117-3283
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
C&D winner. 10/1, good 1½ lengths third of 9 to Mercantour in minor event at this C&D 52 days ago.
5. Usas Hope
J: Chase MaujeanT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 984811-23
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
73
Verdict
Course winner. 5/1, bit below form 4½ lengths third of 7 to Mercantour in minor event at this course (6f) 73 days ago. Others more persuasive.
6. Slings And Arrows
J: Stallone NaidooT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 35-177690
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 66/1, last of 11 in minor event at Fairview (5f, good) 17 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Difficult ask.
7. Mhlabeni
J: Jacey BotesT: D. A. McKenzie, South Africa
F: 76-832394
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. 20/1, creditable fourth of 9 in minor event at Fairview (8f, good) 17 days ago.
8. Eyjafjallajokull
J: Chad LittleT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 222117-74
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. 66/1, good fourth of 11 in minor event at Fairview (5f, good) 17 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere.
9. Kings Ransom
J: Nirvan NastiliT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 0-6328471
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Fairview (7f, good, 13/2) 38 days ago.
10. Champonelle
J: Marco V'rensburgT: WGC Miller, South Africa
F: 4091-2211
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
2 wins from 4 runs this year. 11/10, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D 63 days ago.