EL REY VIENE is probably the best recommendation but can't afford for much to go wrong. Chill In The Air is the percentage call to finish second, while Riccardo might be hard to keep out of the minor money.
El Rey Viene
Chill In The Air
Riccardo
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Regulation
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 04181-23
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Latest win at Kenilworth in December. 5/4, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Durbanville (9f, good) 49 days ago. Others more persuasive.
7. Bombers In The Sky
J: Chad LittleT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 44322-125
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. 9½ lengths fifth of 7 to Holding Thumbs in listed race at Kenilworth (11.9f, good, 33/10) 55 days ago. Back down in trip. Others have achieved more.
9. Harun Al Rashid
J: S'manga KhumaloT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 875-231
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner maiden at this course (9f, soft, 72/100) 20 days ago. Has work to do.
3. Vila Vicosa
J: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 089-68162
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in March. 33/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (9f, soft) 20 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
2. El Rey Viene
J: Sean VealeT: D. C. Howells, South Africa
F: 56840-433
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 11/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (9f, soft) 20 days ago. Has good chance on form.
10. Bad Medicine
J: Gavin LerenaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 76534-214
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner here in March. Very good fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (9f, soft, 25/1) 20 days ago.
8. Chill In The Air
J: Raymond DanielsonT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 7551-05
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
33/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (9f, soft) 20 days ago. Not taken lightly.
1. Angel Of My Heart
J: Muzi YeniT: S. S. Ngcobo, South Africa
F: 42544-313
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. First run since leaving G. D. Smith when creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (8f, soft, 25/2) 12 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
11. Arverni King
J: Brevan PlaatjiesT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 62/4-02414
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in March. 9/2, fourth of 7 in minor event at Scottsville (11.9f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Back down in trip.
5. Nocturnal Flight
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 4414-6307
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in October. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Scottsville (8f, good to soft, 20/1) 10 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6. Papa C
J: Jacey BotesT: D. C. Howells, South Africa
F: 6830-0236
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Course winner. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Scottsville (8f, good to soft) 10 days ago.
12. Riccardo
J: Serino MoodleyT: D. S. Bosch, South Africa
F: 8681-5436
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Latest win here in December. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Scottsville (8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Merits consideration.