RODRIGUEZ can strike. Hodgepodge has the strongest claims of the others, while The Mikado is another with a place chance too.
Rodriguez
Hodgepodge
The Mikado
R5 2400m Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Bad Medicine
J: S'manga KhumaloT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 14064168
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Scottsville in July. 33/1, 5¼ lengths eighth of 11 to Spectacular in handicap at this course (9.4f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Back up in trip.
2. Spectacular
J: Serino MoodleyT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 82561421
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
5/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this course (9.4f, good to soft) 12 days ago by length from Continentalexpress. Up in trip. Others have achieved more.
3. King Bavarian
J: Damyan PillayT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 42715162
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
3 wins from 11 runs this year. Second of 9 in minor event (9/2) at Greyville (9f, AW) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
4. View Of The World
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: P. V. Lafferty, South Africa
F: 2-2389450
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (9.4f, good, 14/1) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Looks competitive on form.
5. Continentalexpress
J: Sean VealeT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 5-9774112
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 4/1, creditable length second of 11 to Spectacular in handicap at this course (9.4f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive.
6. The Mikado
J: Callan MurrayT: F. Robinson, South Africa
F: 241-36633
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. 10/1, respectable 1½ lengths third of 8 to Continentalexpress in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 35 days ago.
7. Total Surrender
J: Jacey BotesT: P. V. Lafferty, South Africa
F: 54806880
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Last of 10 in handicap (25/1) at this course (8f, good) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Must improve.
8. I Am Classy
J: Rachel VennikerT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 68431800
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Winner here in May. Last of 10 in minor event at Greyville (9.9f, AW, 100/1) 37 days ago. Back up in trip.
9. Limelight Legend
J: Jabu JacobsT: A. J. Rivalland, South Africa
F: 7-7622241
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner maiden (5/1) at this course (9.4f, good) 63 days ago. Up in trip. Not easy to make a case for.
10. True Trojan
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 1/5-008858
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. 14¼ lengths last of 8 to Continentalexpress in handicap (50/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 35 days ago.
11. Rodriguez
J: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: L. W. Goosen, South Africa
F: 78634234
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Course winner. Respectable 2¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Spectacular in handicap at this course (9.4f, good to soft, 10/1) 12 days ago. Up in trip. Merits consideration.
12. Hodgepodge
J: Tristan GoddenT: S. H. Ferrie, South Africa
F: 23136896
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. 7/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Greyville (9f, AW) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not taken lightly.