BACK FOR MORE is in a good vein of form and just about gets the nod in this company. Strange Magic seems the most likely to capitalise if the selection fails to deliver, while Flash Lightning may emerge best of the remainder.
Back For More
Strange Magic
Flash Lightning
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Always Shining
J: S'manga KhumaloT: L. Gila, South Africa
F: 72321064
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
One win from 23 Flat runs. Winner here in May. 33/1, respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at this C&D (good) 14 days ago. Others have achieved more.
2. Back For More
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 70909842
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, respectable second of 7 in minor event at Fairview (9.9f) 9 days ago. Back down in trip. Merits consideration.
3. Blue Palace
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: S. B. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 48-937717
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in July. Seventh of 9 in minor event (14/1) at Fairview (7f) 25 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
4. Strange Magic
J: Craig ZackeyT: Z. Oosthuizen, South Africa
F: 80993236
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2024. 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Has good chance on form.
5. Global Drumbeat
J: Muzi YeniT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 79344421
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
5/4, didn't need to be at best when winning 8-runner maiden at Fairview (8f) 25 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
6. Anchor Man
J: Gareth WrightT: J. L. Van Heerden, South Africa
F: 234-13907
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in March. 16/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 35 days ago.
7. Beer With The Boys
J: Stallone NaidooT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 22574032
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Respectable second of 9 in minor event (7/2) at this C&D (good) 14 days ago.
8. Flash Lightning
J: Chase MaujeanT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 80669553
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Good third of 11 in handicap (25/2) at this course (7f, good) 14 days ago.
9. Dumisani
J: Malesela KatjediT: J. L. Van Heerden, South Africa
F: 5-0625249
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. Last of 9 in minor event (8/1) at this course (9.9f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Back down in trip.