FATEFUL LOVE hasn't yet kicked on from her debut but this mark looks well within range. Japanese Garden is a viable alternative, while Malibu Ice can fight it out for minor honours.
Fateful Love
Japanese Garden
Malibu Ice
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Endeared
J: Wilmien FourieT: JVA Strydom
F: 06474121
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
7/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this course (8f) 63 days ago. Significantly down in trip.
2. Iced Marmalade
J: Callan MurrayT: D. G. Smith
F: 58-216821
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. 2/1, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at this C&D 28 days ago.
3. Malibu Ice
J: Charles NdlovuT: A. C. Greeff
F: 216
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
119
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner here in April. 10 lengths sixth of 7 to Marchland in listed race at this course (7f, 5/1). Off 119 days. Down in trip. Makes handicap debut.
4. Fateful Love
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff
F: 1645
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
84
Verdict
Winner here in March. 33/1, 12ΒΌ lengths fifth of 7 to U S Ranger in listed race at this course (6f) 84 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has good chance on pick of form.
5. Spirit Of Nical
J: Craig ZackeyT: A. C. Greeff
F: 06-043921
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
56/100, career best when winning 8-runner maiden at this course (6f) 39 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Will find this tougher.
6. Drachenfutter
J: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff
F: 441860
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Winner at Turffontein in April. 25/2, first run since leaving M. N. Houdalakis when last of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 23 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
7. Walk Right In
J: Kyle StrydomT: JVA Strydom
F: 6-8383818
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in July. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, 66/1) 23 days ago. Uphill task.
8. Clara Lume
J: Chase MaujeanT: S. B. Kotzen
F: 43127
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in June. Seventh of 8 in minor event (16/1) at this course (6f) 39 days ago. Can make presence felt.
9. Clairwood Rose
J: Muzi YeniT: K. Mitchley
F: 99856342
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Eighteen runs since last win in 2025. 8/1, respectable second of 9 in minor event at this course (6f) 9 days ago.
10. Basingstoke
J: Jason GatesT: E. Kaknis
F: 68555158
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in August. Eighth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Fairview (6f, good to soft) 7 days ago.
11. Japanese Garden
J: Girish DookhitT: WGC Miller
F: 64428042
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2025. Good second of 8 in handicap at Fairview (5f, good to firm, 25/2) 21 days ago.
12. Mrs Shackleton
J: Stallone NaidooT: JVA Strydom
F: 0255-7941
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
One win from 30 Flat runs. First run since leaving Jmt Stewart when 7/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 12-runner maiden at this C&D 70 days ago.
13. Physiologus
J: ReserveT: E. Kaknis
F: 00556506
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
One win from 22 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2025. Sixth of 8 in handicap (25/1) at Fairview (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. RESERVE.