POSITION OF POWER looks the one to be with, albeit narrowly but will need to be firing on all cylinders. Soho Star is likely to pounce if the selection fails to deliver, while Icy Blast looks third best.
Position Of Power
Soho Star
Icy Blast
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Super Fast
J: Dezahn LouwT: A. J. Rivalland, South Africa
F: 21222214
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 4/1, bit below form 2 lengths fourth of 8 to Tara Star in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) 47 days ago. Booking of Louw a plus.
2. Position Of Power
J: Keagan De MeloT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 12211
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. 3 wins from 5 runs this year. 5/4, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap at Scottsville (5f) 17 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
3. Icy Blast
J: Callan MurrayT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 12452122
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Creditable second of 5 in handicap at Scottsville (5.5f, 11/2) 17 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
4. Narina Trogon
J: Tristan GoddenT: M. D. Miller, South Africa
F: 0-2343277
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
131
Verdict
Course winner. 33/1, below form 4½ lengths seventh of 14 to I Salute You in listed race at this course (8f, good to soft). Off 131 days. Down in trip.
5. African Skyline
J: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 51266044
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
7/1, bit below form fourth of 12 in minor event at this C&D (good) 54 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
6. Good Traveller
J: Kobeli LihabaT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 1-4449927
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
135
Verdict
C&D winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Scottsville (6f, good to soft). Off 135 days. First run for yard after leaving M. L. Roberts. Needs a couple of these to falter.
7. Magic Surprise
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: D. I. Campbell, South Africa
F: 84531345
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in August. 16/1, respectable fifth of 10 in minor event at Greyville (6f, AW) 23 days ago. Others more persuasive.
8. Hithemhardsunshine
J: Sean VealeT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 25065666
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 25/2, sixth of 7 in minor event at this C&D (good) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive.
9. Tara Star
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: D. W. Moore, South Africa
F: 96-312411
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Didn't need to be at best when winning 8-runner minor event (25/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 47 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
10. Diani
J: Rachel VennikerT: D. S. Bosch, South Africa
F: 13-473308
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
C&D winner. 14/1, eighth of 9 in minor event at this course (7f, good). Off 98 days. Uphill task.
11. Soho Star
J: Damyan PillayT: Y. Govender, South Africa
F: 3-1221253
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Latest win at Scottsville in June. Creditable third of 7 in minor event at this C&D (good, 4/1) 28 days ago.