IN THE BAG could take this. Trippi's Silk could be the answer for the forecast, while Town Crier is another that merits respect.
In the Bag
Trippis Silk
Town Crier
R8 1400m Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Town Crier
J: Callan MurrayT: S. H. Ferrie, South Africa
F: 516046-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in August. 10/1, respectable sixth of 10 in minor event at Greyville (8f, AW) 24 days ago.
2. In the Bag
J: Tristan GoddenT: M. D. Miller, South Africa
F: 04754225-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
One win from 21 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 5/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
3. Claymore
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: D. I. Campbell, South Africa
F: 08088/061-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
One win from 3 runs last year. Career best when winning 13-runner maiden (66/1) at Scottsville (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago.
4. Trippis Silk
J: Rachel VennikerT: C. Bass, South Africa
F: 13308683-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
8/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, very good third of 11 in handicap at Kenilworth (6f, good) 37 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
5. Intrepid
J: Keagan De MeloT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 25630873-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 10/1, good third of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 14 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6. One Armed Bandit
J: S'manga KhumaloT: P. V. Lafferty, South Africa
F: 2426/3176-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
16/1, excellent sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 14 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
7. Joshua Hotsnake
J: Cole DickenT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 55/749820-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
C&D winner. Twenty four runs since last win in 2023. Last of 11 in handicap at Greyville (7f, AW, 6/1) 24 days ago.
8. Thunderbird
J: Marco V'rensburgT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 10100565-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Good fifth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at this course (8f, good) 14 days ago.
9. Indecent Proposal
J: Nicholas PatelT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 64127056-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
eyeshields
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
20/1, good sixth of 11 in minor event at Greyville (6f, AW) 2 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
10. Heavens Will
J: Damyan PillayT: D. S. Bosch, South Africa
F: 318345/57-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
191
Verdict
Seventh of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Greyville (7f, AW). Off 6 months. Difficult ask.