GOLDEN RULE can win again. Icy Blast is a marginal preference for second, while Plaza Accord shouldn't be ruled out.
Golden Rule
Icy Blast
Plaza Accord
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Serpentine Fire
J: Marco V'rensburgT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 41698215
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
156
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Scottsville in June. 5/2, fifth of 7 in minor event at Scottsville (8f, good to soft). Off 156 days. Something to find on form.
2. Icy Blast
J: Mickaelle MichelT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 24521223
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in September. 5/1, respectable third of 11 in minor event at this course (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
3. Jeanne DArc
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: S. H. Ferrie, South Africa
F: 40763476
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Course winner. Last of 6 in minor event at Greyville (8f, AW, 7/1) 31 days ago.
4. Rosh Kedesh
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 31218679
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Scottsville in July. 7/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 21 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
5. Golden Rule
J: Tristan GoddenT: P. B. Muscutt, South Africa
F: 70013161
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
3 wins from 10 runs this year. 4/1, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner minor event at Greyville (7f, AW) 40 days ago. Enters calculations.
6. Juliet Tango
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: M. Pandaram, South Africa
F: 89-427403
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Twenty one runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (7.2f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Others more persuasive.
7. Mikes Mazarin
J: Sean VealeT: D. C. Howells, South Africa
F: 1107-0077
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
117
Verdict
Course winner. 25/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at Scottsville (11.9f, good). Off 117 days. Significantly down in trip. Very hard to make a case for.
8. Plaza Accord
J: Keagan De MeloT: P. B. Muscutt, South Africa
F: 16285438
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
C&D winner. 4/1, below form eighth of 13 in minor event at this C&D (soft) 56 days ago. Booking of De Melo a plus.