QUEEN FENN appeals best of these on the back of a breakthrough victory 7 weeks ago and earns the vote to follow up. Dawn Surprise can also play a leading role, while Grue Of Ice can also fill the frame.
Queen Fenn
Dawn Surprise
Grue Of Ice
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Dawn Surprise
J: Rachel VennikerT: G. I. Rich, South Africa
F: 03211244-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Greyville (6f, soft) 17 days ago. Can make presence felt.
2. Quentasia
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: D. W. Moore, South Africa
F: 17313255-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Scottsville in August. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Greyville (6f, soft) 17 days ago.
3. Greenlight Queen
J: Jabu JacobsT: A. J. Rivalland, South Africa
F: 10084358-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
9/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 59 days ago. Others more persuasive.
4. Time In Paris
J: Callan MurrayT: K. Naidoo, South Africa
F: 78774415-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in November. 5/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 36 days ago.
5. Predatrice
J: Mickaelle MichelT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 70003598-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Eighth of 12 in handicap (125/1) at Vaal (5f, good) 22 days ago. Makes all weather debut. Booking of Michel a plus. Easy to look elsewhere.
7. Whirlybird
J: Sifisokuhle BunganeT: C. Binda, South Africa
F: 45565237-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good, 25/2) 22 days ago. Booking of Bungane a plus.
8. Di Rosa
J: S'manga KhumaloT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 64243017-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in November. 5/1, last of 7 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 36 days ago.
9. Grue Of Ice
J: Dezahn LouwT: Y. Govender, South Africa
F: 86840533-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Twenty six runs since last win in 2023. Third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 7/2) 36 days ago.
10. Queen Fenn
J: Keagan De MeloT: D. W. Moore, South Africa
F: 35336221-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
6/1, career best when winning 8-runner maiden at this C&D (AW) 47 days ago. Has good chance on form.
11. Ruby Claire
J: Derryl DanielsT: L. W. Goosen, South Africa
F: 49486833-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
One win from 28 Flat runs. Third of 7 in handicap at Greyville (6f, soft) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly.
12. Jazz Diva
J: Serino MoodleyT: W. A. Nel, South Africa
F: 546/7-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
79
Verdict
Course winner. Excellent 6 lengths seventh of 12 to Dawn Surprise in handicap at this C&D (AW, 8/1) 79 days ago. Difficult ask.
13. Nile The Boss
J: ReserveT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 87022755-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
One win from 33 Flat runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Greyville (7f, good to soft) 26 days ago.
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6. Gorgeous Bomb
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 6803531-5
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
eyeshields
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in December. Fifth of 11 in minor event at this course (5f, AW, 20/1) 7 days ago. Difficult ask.