MERCANTOUR can win again. Anuschka's World is a threat, while Firealley is another with the potential to be on the premises.
Mercantour
Anuschkas World
Firealley
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Mercantour
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff
F: 31119-451
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
117
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
6-time course winner. Twelve wins from 42 Flat runs. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 8/1, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner minor event at this course (6f) 77 days ago. Not taken lightly.
1. Fairy Knight
J: Kyle StrydomT: A. C. Greeff
F: 2311-1343
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
7-time course winner. Thirteen wins from 28 Flat runs. Creditable third of 6 in minor event at this course (5f, 9/2) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Booking of Strydom a plus.
6. Silvonian
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. G. Smith
F: 3211-2421
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Career best when winning 10-runner minor event at this course (8f, 33/10) 39 days ago.
5. Guy Gibson
J: Malesela KatjediT: A. C. Greeff
F: 213-24361
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
8/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago.
4. Firealley
J: Bongani MakhuboT: JVA Strydom
F: 8-5526144
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
4-time course winner. Latest win here in April. 33/1, good 1½ lengths fourth of 9 to Guy Gibson in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago.
7. Golden Pavilion
J: Calvin HabibT: D. G. Smith
F: 17-159785
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
5-time course winner. Latest win here in January. 33/1, respectable fifth of 9 in minor event at this course (6f) 35 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
9. Nelson Bay
J: Chase MaujeanT: D. G. Smith
F: 6002-3658
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2025. 20/1, 3½ lengths eighth of 9 to Guy Gibson in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
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3. Anuschkas World
J: Muzi YeniT: K. Mitchley
F: 1324-2112
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Respectable second of 6 in minor event (9/2) at this course (5f) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Has to be taken seriously.