L'ULTIMO can go well. Acacia's Blossom is a danger, while Count Marsh can make the first three as well.
Lultimo
Acacias Blossom
Count Marsh
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Cappellino
J: Calvin HabibT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 61238885
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1, fifth of 13 in minor event at Scottsville (5f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
2. Acacias Blossom
J: Craig ZackeyT: L. W. Goosen, South Africa
F: 97897470
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Scottsville (8.7f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Has to be taken seriously.
3. Lou Lou The Legend
J: Callan MurrayT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 2-0164615
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, AW, 8/1) 22 days ago.
4. Mask On
J: Jason GatesT: Y. Singh, South Africa
F: 67456668
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Course winner. Twenty four runs since last win in 2023. Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap (25/2) at this C&D (AW) 31 days ago.
5. Purple Powahouse
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 13498638
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Eighth of 13 in minor event (25/2) at Scottsville (5f, good to soft) 17 days ago.
6. Fine Dining
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: Y. Govender, South Africa
F: 05089321
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
4/1, career best when winning 7-runner maiden at this course (7f, AW) 33 days ago.
7. Little Cracker
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: A. J. Rivalland, South Africa
F: 44319330
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in September. Tenth of 13 in minor event at Scottsville (5f, good to soft, 16/1) 17 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
8. Professor Lupin
J: Keagan De MeloT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 80802314
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Greyville (6f, good) 12 days ago.
9. Count Marsh
J: S'manga KhumaloT: R. A. Hill, South Africa
F: 20458243
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
4-time course winner. Thirty one runs since last win in 2022. Third of 11 in handicap (25/1) at this course (7f, AW) 22 days ago. Heading back in the right direction recently.
10. Indecent Proposal
J: Nicholas PatelT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 76412705
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
eyeshields
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
3 lengths fifth of 10 to Professor Lupin in handicap (25/2) at this C&D (AW) 31 days ago.
11. Lultimo
J: Rachel VennikerT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 2-3843772
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
65
Verdict
Course winner. Excellent second of 10 in minor event at this course (7f, AW, 10/1) 65 days ago. Can make presence felt.