COPACABANA failed to justify market support on her most recent run, but looks worth another chance. Amafort is most likely the main danger, while Mystique Rouge can prove best of the remainder.
Copacabana
Amafort
Mystique Rouge
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Amafort
J: Rachel VennikerT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 09005363
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. Good third of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Scottsville (7f, good) 17 days ago.
2. Willow Gem
J: Muzi YeniT: P. V. Lafferty, South Africa
F: 517655
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Winner at Scottsville in April. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at this course (6f, good) 19 days ago. Something to find on form.
3. Getoffofmycloud
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 31-69706
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. 40/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 19 days ago.
4. Mystique Rouge
J: Nicholas PatelT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 62773024-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
304
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (9.4f, good to soft, 16/1). Off 10 months. Back down in trip.
5. Copacabana
J: Serino MoodleyT: D. S. Bosch, South Africa
F: 53316312
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in August. 14/10, good second of 11 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good) 17 days ago. Merits consideration.
6. My True Love
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 72823487
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
One win from 26 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 25/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good) 17 days ago. Has good chance on form.
7. Oh My Gucci Girl
J: Jabu JacobsT: K. Naidoo, South Africa
F: 4-1683003
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
62
Verdict
Good third of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Turffontein (8f, good) 62 days ago. First run for yard after leaving F. P. Habib.
8. Mississippi Spice
J: S'manga KhumaloT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 7-7068050
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
10/1, last of 10 in minor event at Greyville (8f, AW) 47 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
9. Thesupernovastar
J: Calvin HabibT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 317-03747
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
Last of 7 in minor event at Scottsville (7f, good to soft, 3/1) 59 days ago. Something to find on form.
10. Saint Brigid
J: Sean VealeT: C. Bass, South Africa
F: 788-54231
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Didn't need to improve to win 7-runner minor event (33/20) at Kenilworth (8f, soft) 50 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Bass-Robinson. Every chance if back to best.