THIS OR THAT just about looks the one to be with. Blazing Flame is the second option, while Whirlybird is another to consider.
This Or That
Blazing Flame
Whirlybird
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Mystical Butterfly
J: Chad LittleT: J. P. Nel
F: 94-307149
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in April. 6/1, ninth of 12 in minor event at this C&D 54 days ago. Difficult ask.
2. Moscow Miss
J: Stallone NaidooT: D. G. Smith
F: 955-67310
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in May. 17/2, tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago.
3. This Or That
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff
F: 13
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner here in April. Third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (77/100) 63 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
4. Faraway Girl
J: Chase MaujeanT: S. B. Kotzen
F: 6-3902095
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2025. Fifth of 7 in minor event at this C&D (100/1) 26 days ago.
5. Walk Right In
J: Kyle StrydomT: JVA Strydom
F: 96-838381
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
Much improved when winning 9-runner maiden at this course (7f, 33/1) 54 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Out of depth.
6. Drachenfutter
J: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff
F: 44186
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
90
Verdict
Winner at Turffontein in April. 50/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Vaal (6f, good) 90 days ago. Makes all weather debut. First run for yard after leaving M. N. Houdalakis. Makes handicap debut.
7. Marketa
J: Wayne AgrellaT: L. Gila
F: 67070754
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.5f, 25/2) 5 days ago.
8. Whirlybird
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. G. Smith
F: 37-055752
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago.
9. Blazing Flame
J: Yuzae RamzanT: D. G. Smith
F: 03721
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
5/2, career best when winning 7-runner minor event at this C&D 47 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Enters calculations.
10. Timeline
J: Bongani MakhuboT: JVA Strydom
F: 75761908
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 35 Flat runs. Winner here in June. Eyeshields on for 1st time, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.5f, 125/1) 5 days ago.
11. Voorsmaakie
J: Marco V'rensburgT: WGC Miller
F: 78-305742
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (25/2) 63 days ago.