ALANNAH is the one to beat judged on the form book and has an excellent chance. Prom Queen is likely to be waiting in the wings if the selection fails to deliver, while Happy Fortune may be the one for third.
Alannah
Prom Queen
Happy Fortune
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Prom Queen
J: Serino MoodleyT: F. Greyling, South Africa
F: 06314327
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Latest win here in May. 15/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at Scottsville (8f, good) 17 days ago.
2. Happy Fortune
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: D. W. Moore, South Africa
F: 55782463
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. 9/2, respectable 3 lengths third of 8 to Ubukhwebezana in handicap at this course (6f, good) 19 days ago.
3. Golden Moment
J: Calvin HabibT: Y. Govender, South Africa
F: 62-627245
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
First run since leaving S. G. Tarry when 5¼ lengths fifth of 8 to Ubukhwebezana in handicap (7/2) at this course (6f, good) 19 days ago.
4. Princess Goldie
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 72-415753
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
91
Verdict
14/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Greyville (6f, AW). Off 91 days. Difficult ask.
5. Alannah
J: Muzi YeniT: P. V. Lafferty, South Africa
F: 43216
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Winner here in May. 50/1, very good 5½ lengths sixth of 11 to Golden Palm in Gr 1 at this course (8f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Very much the one to beat.
6. Sneeuwitjie
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: M. N. Prinsloo, South Africa
F: 898515
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Winner at Scottsville in July. 14/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good) 17 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
7. Siberian Winter
J: Rachel VennikerT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 39-264024
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at this course (6f, good) 19 days ago.
8. Ubukhwebezana
J: Sean VealeT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 7-5855131
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
4-time course winner. 4/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (6f, good) 19 days ago.