LUHAMBA PHAMBILI is in a good vein of form and will probably take the beating. Ziyasha is a marginal preference for second, while The Abdicator has place prospects as well.
Luhamba Phambili
Ziyasha
The Abdicator
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. The Abdicator
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 13260-254
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
28/10, first run since leaving P. Steyn when respectable fourth of 10 in minor event at this course (2f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Can make presence felt.
2. Luhamba Phambili
J: Sean VealeT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 17217-933
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Latest win at Kenilworth in November. 20/1, good third of 13 in handicap at Scottsville (5.5f, good to soft) 13 days ago.
7. Ziyasha
J: Raymond DanielsonT: C. Binda, South Africa
F: 12628441-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
168
Verdict
C&D winner. Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner minor event (40/1) at Kenilworth (5.5f, good). Off 168 days.
9. Future Variety
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 266546-75
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
6/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at Kenilworth (5.5f, good) 55 days ago. Others more persuasive.
5. African Skyline
J: Serino MoodleyT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 73583-512
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Scottsville in February. 25/2, creditable second of 8 in minor event at this course (6f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Others more persuasive.
4. Bourbon Warrior
J: Muzi YeniT: Y. Govender, South Africa
F: 181-935
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
4¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Oxalis Gold in Gr 3 (8/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Down in trip. Others more persuasive.
3. Winter Greeting
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 143040-76
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Five wins from 16 Flat runs. 40/1, 9¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Mia Moo in Gr 2 at Turffontein (5.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Uphill task.
10. No Filter
J: Jacey BotesT: M. N. Prinsloo, South Africa
F: 81114-509
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 9/2, ninth of 10 in minor event at this course (2f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Has good chance on pick of form.
6. King Regent
J: Dennis SchwarzT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 610/3111-8
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
126
Verdict
Seven wins from 18 Flat runs. Below form 10¾ lengths eighth of 13 to One Stripe in Gr 1 (100/1) at Kenilworth (8f, good to soft). Off 126 days. Significantly back down in trip.
8. Hithemhardsunshine
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 319605-90
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
C&D winner. Last of 13 in handicap at Scottsville (5.5f, good to soft, 66/1) 13 days ago.
11. Ponte Pietra
J: Calvin HabibT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 64463996-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
150
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, last of 6 in handicap at Kenilworth (7f, good to soft). Off 150 days. Down in trip. Difficult ask.