PRINCESS PALACE has put together a solid series of efforts lately and just about sets the standard. La Maddalena is a sound alternative, while Rugger Lover can't be ruled out of things either.
Princess Palace
La Maddalena
Rugger Lover
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Princess Palace
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: D. C. Howells, South Africa
F: 14448-333
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
C&D winner. 6/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, soft) 12 days ago. Enters calculations.
1. Rugger Lover
J: Richard FourieT: M. N. Prinsloo, South Africa
F: 937-03423
Price History:
3.25
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
4/1, good third of 7 in handicap at Scottsville (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
4. La Maddalena
J: S'manga KhumaloT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 8464-3146
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Winner at Scottsville in February. 25/2, creditable sixth of 15 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Shortlist material.
5. Sign Of Fate
J: Serino MoodleyT: R. A. Hill, South Africa
F: 689639-78
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Course winner. 25/1, eighth of 9 in minor event at this course (8f, good) 48 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
8. Fort Jadore
J: Muzi YeniT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 153422-79
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
C&D winner. Respectable ninth of 15 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good to soft, 40/1) 27 days ago.
11. Ubukhwebezana
J: Sean VealeT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 1887-5855
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Course winner. 16/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at this C&D (soft) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive.
10. Buttercup Baby
J: Calvin HabibT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 4-1830
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in January. Twelfth of 15 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good to soft, 25/1) 27 days ago.
12. Shes A Machine
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. H. Ferrie, South Africa
F: 86139-698
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
C&D winner. 25/2, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
6. Ethereal View
J: Tristan GoddenT: M. D. Miller, South Africa
F: 13-086060
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Course winner. 33/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good to soft) 27 days ago.
9. Happy Fortune
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: D. W. Moore, South Africa
F: 231-557
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in November. 9/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Scottsville (6f, soft) 69 days ago. Can make presence felt.
7. Simple Simple
J: Raymond DanielsonT: F. Greyling, South Africa
F: 66477-070
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Tenth of 15 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good to soft, 66/1) 27 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
3. Amafort
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 621-090
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in November. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft, 40/1) 40 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.