RAGNAR THE KING should give backers a run for their money. World Of Our Own is the second option, while Red Mountain can't be ruled out of it.
Ragnar The King
World Of Our Own
Red Mountain
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Ombudsman
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 25250715
Price History:
4.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in August. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Turffontein (8f, good) 43 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
11. Send Me
J: Rachel VennikerT: A. J. Rivalland, South Africa
F: 27-077264
Price History:
5.50
Age:
5
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 7/1, bit below form fourth of 10 in minor event at Greyville (8f, AW) 53 days ago.
8. Ragnar The King
J: Calvin HabibT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 18478525
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Good fifth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Greyville (8f, AW) 20 days ago.
2. French Trip
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: D. C. Howells, South Africa
F: 80632083
Price History:
4.20
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Respectable third of 11 in handicap (25/2) at this course (9.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Uphill task.
12. El Dante
J: Callan MurrayT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 84051375
Price History:
7.50
Age:
8
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 16/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
4. Pied Piper
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: W. M. Masawi, South Africa
F: 74361
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
10/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 14-runner maiden at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. Not taken lightly.
9. World Of Our Own
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 14605977
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
C&D winner. 25/1, good seventh of 12 in handicap at Greyville (8f, AW) 20 days ago.
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3. Down By The River
J: Andrew FortuneT: K. Naidoo, South Africa
F: 51863440
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Greyville (7f, AW) 44 days ago. Standard bearer.
5. Meerkat Moon
J: Serino MoodleyT: M. Dixon, South Africa
F: 52532-178
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Scottsville in July. 50/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 35 days ago.
6. Jazz Festival
J: Sean VealeT: M. Dixon, South Africa
F: 16-756022
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago.
7. Turbo Twenty
J: Dezahn LouwT: C. Bass, South Africa
F: 1-9094114
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Latest win at Scottsville in September. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago.
10. Red Mountain
J: Tristan GoddenT: R. A. Hill, South Africa
F: 4-3155682
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. 14/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 35 days ago.