ALEX MILLER is in a good run of form and should give backers a run for their money. Lana View is probably the main threat, while My Ami Beach is in the running for a share of the minor money.
Alex Miller
Lana View
My Ami Beach
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
2. Wait For Me
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff
F: 3554-5871
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
First run since leaving V. H. Marshall when 91/100 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 7-runner maiden at this course (6f) 28 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must improve.
5. Lana View
J: Calvin HabibT: L. Gila
F: 18531123
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win here in May. 28/10, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this course (9.9f) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Enters calculations.
1. Endeared
J: Chad LittleT: JVA Strydom
F: 00647412
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 5/1, good second of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago.
3. Alex Miller
J: Marco V'rensburgT: WGC Miller
F: 444-66242
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, 10/1) 23 days ago. Can make presence felt.
4. Royal Mermaid
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. G. Smith
F: 21-951855
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in March. 5/1, respectable 5½ lengths fifth of 11 to Endeared in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago.
6. Midnight Music
J: Wayne AgrellaT: T. J. Laing
F: 148-41964
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in March. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f, 5/1) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
14. Dream Decision
J: Bavish SoodooT: K. Mitchley
F: 586-42280
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
72
Verdict
20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in minor event at Greyville (9.9f, AW) 72 days ago. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving S. H. Ferrie. Makes handicap debut.
8. Umami
J: Stallone NaidooT: K. Mitchley
F: 0076-6451
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
85
Verdict
Didn't need to improve to win 5-runner maiden at Vaal (8f, good to soft) 85 days ago. Makes all weather debut. First run for yard after leaving P. F. Matchett. Makes handicap debut. More needed.
11. Fleur De Ville
J: Chase MaujeanT: S. B. Kotzen
F: 89043-981
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
One win from 23 Flat runs. Tongue strap on for 1st time, won 9-runner maiden at this C&D (20/1) 23 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
7. Northern Kitten
J: Muzi YeniT: K. Mitchley
F: 4-1975509
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
25/1, first run since leaving F. P. Habib when ninth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago.
13. Ice Cap
J: Yuzae RamzanT: D. G. Smith
F: 834-70584
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
One win from 35 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2024. Fourth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at this course (7f) 16 days ago. Stepping back in the right direction.
9. My Ami Beach
J: Jason GatesT: E. Kaknis
F: 06600050
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2025. 14/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Shortlist material.
12. Colorama
J: Malesela KatjediT: T. J. Laing
F: 6-6771906
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
5-time course winner. 40/1, sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 23 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
10. Tokyo Princess
J: Eldin WebberT: L. Gila
F: 07/00-7900
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 33/1, first run since leaving R. J. Barrett when last of 10 in handicap at this course (6.5f) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Something to find on form.
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15. Amanatto
J: ReserveT: A. C. Greeff
F: 2-2126103
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in May. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, 10/1) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive.