ELLORIX just about appeals most in this field on the back of success over 5f here days ago. Direct Hit is taken for the forecast, while Sweetie Darling also has claims.
Ellorix
Direct Hit
Sweetie Darling
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Direct Hit
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 1111
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
111
Verdict
C&D winner. 4 wins from 4 runs this year. 56/100, didn't need to improve to win 12-runner Gr 1 at Scottsville (6f, good to soft) by length from Elegantrix. Off 111 days.
2. Ellorix
J: S'manga KhumaloT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 57138241
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
15/10, career best when winning 6-runner minor event at Fairview (5f) 9 days ago. Shortlist material.
3. Sweetie Darling
J: Chad LittleT: J. P. Nel, South Africa
F: 91001117
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. 4 wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win here in July. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Fairview (7f, 6/1) 28 days ago.
4. Montelena
J: Craig ZackeyT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 41270233
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. 9/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Fairview (7f) 28 days ago.
5. Alesias Love
J: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 6279-3686
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
108
Verdict
33/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good). Off 108 days. First run for yard after leaving R. R. Magner.
6. Hoerikwaggo
J: Gareth WrightT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 3-6105
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Winner at Durbanville in March. 33/20 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving B/J Crawford when good fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago. Difficult ask.