ROYAL AUSSIE has largely been running well and should give backers a big run for their money. My Best Shot should be thereabouts as well, while Firealley can't be ruled out of it either.
Royal Aussie
My Best Shot
Firealley
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Royal Aussie
J: Muzi YeniT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 52-459692
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
2/1, good 1¼ lengths second of 7 to Zinovi in listed race at this course (8f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Not taken lightly.
2. Bingwa
J: Craig ZackeyT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 721-13655
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in March. 10/1, 3 lengths fifth of 6 to Firealley in minor event at Fairview (9.4f) 25 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
3. My Best Shot
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 1-1111103
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
7-time course winner. 5 wins from 7 runs this year. Respectable 3½ lengths third of 7 to Zinovi in listed race at this course (8f, good to soft, 11/10) 35 days ago. Shortlist material.
4. Bournemouth
J: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 335-11120
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
3 wins from 5 runs this year. 12½ lengths tenth of 12 to King Pelles in Gr 3 at Greyville (15.9f, good to soft, 10/1) 54 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
5. Firealley
J: Chase MaujeanT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 33842341
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Didn't need to improve to win 6-runner minor event (10/1) at Fairview (9.4f) 25 days ago.
6. Golden Peace
J: S'manga KhumaloT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 2517-1116
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
C&D winner. Seven wins from 17 Flat runs. 3 wins from 4 runs this year. 83/100, 4¼ lengths last of 6 to Firealley in minor event at Fairview (9.4f) 25 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
7. Global Ally
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 53224524
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2024. 6/1, 2¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Firealley in minor event at Fairview (9.4f) 25 days ago.
8. Lanciafiamme
J: Marco V'rensburgT: WGC Miller, South Africa
F: 09321141
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
4-time course winner. 4 wins from 9 runs this year. 10/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (7f, good) 18 days ago. Up in trip.
9. Juan Carlos
J: Charles NdlovuT: T. J. Laing, South Africa
F: 22-132145
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
4-time course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Below form fifth of 11 in minor event (6/1) at this course (15.9f, good) 70 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Not easy to make a case for.
10. Green Mandarin
J: Malesela KatjediT: J. P. Nel, South Africa
F: 56795544
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 6/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good) 14 days ago. Has work to do.
11. Anatolian Silver
J: Eldin WebberT: J. P. Nel, South Africa
F: 184-48653
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Course winner. 10/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good third of 10 in handicap at Fairview (9.9f) 38 days ago.