BINGWA can take this. Global Ally can get the better of the remainder for second, while My Best Shot is perhaps the most interesting other runner in the line up.
Bingwa
Global Ally
My Best Shot
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. My Best Shot
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 11103120
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. 6 wins from 10 runs this year. 33/1, below form 14¼ lengths eleventh of 20 to Mocha Blend in Gr 1 at Turffontein (9.9f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Merits consideration.
2. Zatara Magic
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. G. Smith, South Africa
F: 23126211
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
5-time course winner. First run since leaving G. D. Smith when won 9-runner minor event at this course (10.9f, 3/1) 17 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
3. Bingwa
J: Calvin HabibT: D. G. Smith, South Africa
F: 13655525
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
C&D winner. 10/1, first run since leaving G. D. Smith when very good fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f) 24 days ago. Shortlist material.
4. Brenden James
J: Muzi YeniT: J. P. Nel, South Africa
F: 40011399
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
4-time course winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Ninth of 10 in handicap (6/1) at this course (8f) 24 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
5. Lanciafiamme
J: Marco V'rensburgT: WGC Miller, South Africa
F: 32114144
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
4 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win here in September. 25/2, creditable 2½ lengths fourth of 13 to Zatara Magic in listed race at Fairview (9.9f, good) 59 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
6. Global Ally
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 24524284
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
C&D winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2024. Good fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, 15/2) 24 days ago.
7. Home Reef
J: Malesela KatjediT: S. B. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 33121116
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Five wins from 17 Flat runs. 4 wins from 10 runs this year. 25/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Kenilworth (12.4f, good) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Getting better with each recent run.
8. Heemstede
J: Wayne AgrellaT: J. P. Nel, South Africa
F: 11872725
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. 9/4, creditable 3¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Zatara Magic in minor event at this course (10.9f) 17 days ago.
9. George Handel
J: S'manga KhumaloT: Z. Oosthuizen, South Africa
F: 11481243
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. 3 wins from 20 runs this year. Latest win here in October. 14/1, good 2¼ lengths third of 9 to Zatara Magic in minor event at this course (10.9f) 17 days ago.
10. Green Mandarin
J: Eldin WebberT: J. P. Nel, South Africa
F: 95544614
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Latest win here in October. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, 14/1) 52 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.