CARNIVAL is promising and can win again. Japanese Garden could have a big say in matters, while Basingstoke edges it so far as third place is concerned.
Carnival
Japanese Garden
Basingstoke
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Pretty Awesome
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. C. Greeff
F: 1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
1 win from 1 run this year. Won 9-runner maiden (4/1) at Fairview (6f). Off 98 days. Makes handicap debut.
3. Basingstoke
J: Jason GatesT: E. Kaknis
F: 08685551
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
4/1, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Fairview (6f) 21 days ago.
4. Carnival
J: Gareth WrightT: D. G. Smith
F: 21
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this year. Won 6-runner minor event at Fairview (5f, 5/4) 70 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Well treated.
5. Cape Capri
J: Malesela KatjediT: D. A. McKenzie
F: 9-1345531
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Won 9-runner handicap (8/1) at Fairview (5f) 21 days ago.
6. Japanese Garden
J: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: WGC Miller
F: 76442804
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2025. 16/1, creditable 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to Basingstoke in handicap at Fairview (6f) 21 days ago.
8. Timeline
J: Girish DookhitT: JVA Strydom
F: 57619086
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
One win from 35 Flat runs. Winner here in June. 125/1 and eyeshields on for 1st time, eighth of 9 in handicap at Fairview (6.5f) 7 days ago. Back down in trip.
9. Elusive Bomba
J: Wilmien FourieT: E. Kaknis
F: 10600079
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
One win from 21 Flat runs. Last of 9 in handicap at Fairview (5f, 66/1) 58 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Z. Oosthuizen. Uphill task.
10. Physiologus
J: Kendall MinnieT: E. Kaknis
F: 00055650
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. One win from 21 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2025. 33/1, last of 12 in handicap at Fairview (6f) 28 days ago.
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Non-Runners
1. Kamakazi
J: Kyle StrydomT: JVA Strydom
F: 00003090
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
2
7. Queen Of Jazz
J: Yuzae RamzanT: D. G. Smith
F: 08237-249
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Fairview (7f, 16/1) 58 days ago. Back down in trip. Uphill task.