MEXICAN PETE ran his best race for a while when third over further here 19 days ago and is given the nod in the hope he can build on it now. Queue Wing will probably give the selection most to think about, while Gorgeous Guy shouldn't be ruled out.
Mexican Pete
Queue Wing
Gorgeous Guy
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Gorgeous Guy
J: Rachel VennikerT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 25-442414
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Scottsville in June. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (7/2) at Scottsville (6f, good to soft) 56 days ago.
2. Icy Blast
J: Muzi YeniT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 65612452
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Latest win at Scottsville in April. 8/1, creditable second of 10 in minor event at Scottsville (6f, good) 17 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
3. Military Command
J: Craig ZackeyT: P. B. Muscutt, South Africa
F: 411446
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. Creditable 3 lengths sixth of 14 to Chronicle King in Gr 2 at this course (7f, good to soft, 16/1) 74 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
4. Elizabedi Gold
J: Sean VealeT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 108-8
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
66/1, first run since leaving C. Bass-Robinson when eighth of 11 in handicap at Scottsville (6f, good to soft) 56 days ago.
5. Master Josh
J: Jason GatesT: Y. Singh, South Africa
F: 195085-19
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win here in August. 13/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 19 days ago.
6. Top Gun
J: Jacey BotesT: P. V. Lafferty, South Africa
F: 4671-7095
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner. 66/1, 4ΒΌ lengths fifth of 8 to Master Josh in minor event at this course (7f, good) 42 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
7. Soho Star
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: Y. Govender, South Africa
F: 163-12212
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Scottsville in June. Good second of 8 in handicap (28/10) at Scottsville (6f, good) 38 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
8. Kalahari Roller
J: Dezahn LouwT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 1-3014573
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Scottsville in March. 15/2, respectable third of 6 in minor event at Scottsville (5f, good) 49 days ago.
9. Queue Wing
J: Serino MoodleyT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 79732144
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
4-time course winner. Latest win here in June. Good fourth of 10 in minor event at Scottsville (8.7f, good, 10/1) 24 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Can make presence felt.
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10. Mexican Pete
J: Calvin HabibT: N. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 00094943
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Good third of 9 in minor event at this course (7f, good, 10/1) 19 days ago. Shortlist material.