OH MY GUCCI GIRL has been hard to fault in recent races and has a fair chance. Amafort is most likely the main opposition, while Copacabana deserves consideration too.
Oh My Gucci Girl
Amafort
Copacabana
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Nile The Boss
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 48702275
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
One win from 32 Flat runs. Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving P. Botha when fifth of 11 in handicap at Greyville (5.5f, AW, 11/2) 19 days ago. Back up in trip.
2. Moving In
J: Jacey BotesT: P. V. Lafferty, South Africa
F: 45-489855
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Scottsville (6f) 31 days ago. Others more persuasive.
3. Blind Speed
J: Cole DickenT: G. I. Rich, South Africa
F: 215-89853
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Creditable third of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Greyville (7f, AW) 21 days ago.
4. K M V Retrofit
J: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: P. V. Lafferty, South Africa
F: 56361468
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Winner here in June. 16/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Greyville (8f, AW) 24 days ago. Uphill task.
5. Golden Angel
J: Damyan PillayT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 4455F314
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Latest win at Fairview in October. Good fourth of 10 in handicap (28/10) at this course (8f, good) 14 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6. Futano
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 9908010
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Winner here in September. 40/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Greyville (6f, AW) 33 days ago. Something to find on form.
7. Amafort
J: Rachel VennikerT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 00536332
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Course winner. 16/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Greyville (6f, AW) 33 days ago. Enters calculations.
8. Copacabana
J: Keagan De MeloT: D. S. Bosch, South Africa
F: 63121476
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
C&D winner. 3 wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win here in September. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Greyville (7f, AW) 24 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
9. Roy Taking Off
J: Siyanda SosiboT: P. M. Gadsby, South Africa
F: 5-4941470
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Latest win at Scottsville in September. 20/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Greyville (7f, AW) 24 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
10. The Queen Bee
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 66088980
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
40/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 14 days ago.
11. Fate Decreed
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: N. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 241-95509
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Ninth of 12 in handicap at Greyville (7f, AW, 8/1) 21 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
12. Oh My Gucci Girl
J: S'manga KhumaloT: K. Naidoo, South Africa
F: 03050436
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Greyville (7f, AW) 21 days ago. Can make presence felt.