ARABIAN RED has very good claims. Blackberry Breeze could emerge as the main danger, although Alado's Pride is not out of it.
Arabian Red
Blackberry Breeze
Alados Pride
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
6. Arabian Red
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff
F: 76-696253
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2025. 20/1, good third of 9 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Has good chance on form.
2. Star In Motion
J: Chad LittleT: WGC Miller
F: 17669-690
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
20/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at this course (6.5f) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Difficult ask.
4. Vila Vicosa
J: Muzi YeniT: K. Mitchley
F: 62926-062
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
28/10, very good second of 8 in handicap at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Progressing well recently.
3. Blackberry Breeze
J: Calvin HabibT: D. G. Smith
F: 25-332251
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D (33/10) 14 days ago.
1. Smiddyburn
J: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff
F: 481-6
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
C&D winner. Good sixth of 13 in handicap (66/1) at this course (6.5f) 23 days ago. Back up in trip.
10. Amanzimtexas
J: Malesela KatjediT: J. P. Nel
F: 09-893017
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in May. 25/1, creditable 4¾ lengths seventh of 13 to Blackberry Breeze in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago.
8. Policy of Truth
J: Wayne AgrellaT: T. J. Laing
F: 009227/7-5
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
33/1, first run since leaving F. Robinson when fifth of 10 in minor event at this course (6f) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Booking of Agrella a plus. Very hard to make a case for.
9. Mont Tremblant
J: Wilmien FourieT: K. Mitchley
F: 433-32410
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Winner here in April. Thirteenth of 14 in minor event at this course (9.9f, 20/1) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Not taken lightly.
12. Matts Warrior
J: Bavish SoodooT: K. Mitchley
F: 007-45561
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Won 8-runner maiden (25/2) at this C&D 28 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
7. Alados Pride
J: Kyle StrydomT: Z. Oosthuizen
F: 08947587
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
5-time course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2025. 25/1, good seventh of 14 in minor event at this course (9.9f) 23 days ago. Back down in trip.
11. King Rahul
J: Chase MaujeanT: Z. Oosthuizen
F: 68946606
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2025. Sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.5f, 33/1) 16 days ago. Back up in trip.
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5. Back For More
J: Craig ZackeyT: A. C. Greeff
F: 3-8204047
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2025. Seventh of 8 in handicap (25/2) at this course (9.9f) 16 days ago. Back down in trip.