GLOBAL SPEAK just about appeals most. Alado's Pride looks the best bet for the runner-up spot, while Tori's Girl commands a second look as well.
Global Speak
Alados Pride
Toris Girl
R8 2000m Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Royal Influencer
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: J. S. Snaith
F: 4-385221
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Evens, career best when winning 9-runner maiden at Durbanville (7.4f, good) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes all weather debut.
3. Flash Lightning
J: Kyle StrydomT: JVA Strydom
F: 69919584
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in March. 25/1, very good 3 lengths fourth of 15 to San Quintin in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago.
4. San Quintin
J: Jason GatesT: E. Kaknis
F: 6-0021341
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Won 15-runner handicap at this C&D (33/10) 14 days ago.
5. Donnys Boy
J: Yuzae RamzanT: D. G. Smith
F: 34-841470
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in March. 20/1, last of 14 in minor event at this C&D 51 days ago.
6. Glenalmond
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: M. Rix
F: 08-895511
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. 11/2, career best when winning 9-runner minor event at Durbanville (9.9f, good) 31 days ago. Makes all weather debut. Difficult ask.
7. Pick A Pomodoro
J: Chase MaujeanT: S. B. Kotzen
F: 2-3461900
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Winner here in April. Last of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, 50/1) 21 days ago. Back up in trip.
8. Alados Pride
J: Bongani MakhuboT: Z. Oosthuizen
F: 47587595
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
5-time course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2025. 20/1, creditable 3½ lengths fifth of 15 to San Quintin in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
9. Global Drumbeat
J: Stallone NaidooT: K. Mitchley
F: 651-03469
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. 25/1, creditable 5½ lengths ninth of 15 to San Quintin in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago.
10. Terminal Velocity
J: -T: A. C. Greeff
F: 2-2314780
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Winner here in March. 20/1, 8½ lengths twelfth of 15 to San Quintin in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Merits consideration.
11. Toris Girl
J: -T: A. C. Greeff
F: 38787-123
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
168
Verdict
Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Third of 12 in handicap (25/2) at Fairview (9.9f, soft). Off 168 days.
13. Crepuscolo
J: Jeffery SysterT: K. Mitchley
F: 82-147038
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
80
Verdict
5/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Vaal (9f, good) 80 days ago. First run for yard after leaving F. P. Habib. Very hard to make a case for.
14. Intuitive Spirit
J: Girish DookhitT: K. Mitchley
F: 8-7575477
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
62
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 66/1, seventh of 12 in minor event at Greyville (11.9f, good to soft) 62 days ago. First run for yard after leaving L. Crawford. Easy to look elsewhere.
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2. Blackberry Breeze
J: Calvin HabibT: D. G. Smith
F: 5-3322512
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in July. 18/10, respectable second of 10 in minor event at this course (8f) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
12. Global Speak
J: Malesela KatjediT: J. P. Nel
F: 00637558
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2025. 20/1, respectable 4¼ lengths eighth of 15 to San Quintin in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Shortlist material.