IBUTHO can win again. Bank Street is a solid alternative, while Winter Waves commands a closer look as well.
Ibutho
Bank Street
Winter Waves
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Parmenion
J: Calvin HabibT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 9-6408203
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Good third of 9 in minor event at this C&D (AW, 40/1) 49 days ago. Others have achieved more.
2. Bank Street
J: Tristan GoddenT: S. H. Ferrie, South Africa
F: 53312620
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in August. 4/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
3. Winter Waves
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 53020331
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
4-time C&D winner. 8/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (AW) 22 days ago.
4. El Rey Viene
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: D. C. Howells, South Africa
F: 47123144
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in September. 6/1, creditable fourth of 10 in minor event at this course (8f, AW) 22 days ago. Others have achieved more.
5. Ziyans Pride
J: Wilmien FourieT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 9581000
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in June. Last of 16 in handicap (80/1) at Scottsville (6f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6. Faire Advantage
J: Rachel VennikerT: W. A. Nel, South Africa
F: 7611-7842
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1, very good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 33 days ago. Others more persuasive.
8. Kumemori
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 36577290
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 20/1, 6¾ lengths tenth of 11 to Winter Waves in handicap at this C&D (AW) 22 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
9. Mister Nibbles
J: Jacey BotesT: P. V. Lafferty, South Africa
F: 71410873
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in June. Very good third of 9 in minor event (14/1) at Scottsville (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago.
10. Ibutho
J: Keagan De MeloT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 01350381
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
8-time course winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this course (6f, AW, 10/1) 31 days ago. Enters calculations.