BETTER MAN is coming to hand and can take this listed race. Jp's Palace is a threat, while Go Grayson Go can't be ruled out of it either.
Better Man
Jps Palace
Go Grayson Go
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Better Man
J: Keagan De MeloT: V. H. Marshall
F: 16-437954
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Good ¾-length fourth of 14 to Talk To The Master in handicap at this C&D (good, 17/10) 22 days ago. Not taken lightly.
1. Talk To The Master
J: Gavin LerenaT: F. Greyling
F: 32-211251
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
First run since leaving D. Zaki when 10/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 22 days ago by ½ length from Landoftherisingsun. Others more persuasive.
8. Isivivane
J: Sean VealeT: P. B. Muscutt
F: 32-131415
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Course winner. 3 wins from 6 runs this year. Respectable 3¼ lengths fifth of 18 to Note To Self in Gr 1 (10/1) at this course (10.9f, good) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Plenty to find on form.
13. Zeitz
J: Serino MoodleyT: W. A. Nel
F: 243-53118
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 10/1, bit below form 6½ lengths eighth of 18 to Note To Self in Gr 1 at this course (10.9f, good) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Plenty to find on form.
5. Green Gateway
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. Kannemeyer
F: 1521-615
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Scottsville in May. 7/2, very good 1½ lengths fifth of 14 to Talk To The Master in handicap at this C&D (good) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive.
10. Landoftherisingsun
J: Muzi YeniT: J. S. Snaith
F: 316-33282
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
20/1, very good ½-length second of 14 to Talk To The Master in handicap at this C&D (good) 22 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
3. Field Marshal
J: Richard FourieT: N. Kotzen
F: 422-41558
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Scottsville in April. 20/1, 5¼ lengths eighth of 11 to Magic Verse in Gr 3 at this course (10.9f, good) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Others have achieved more.
12. Jps Palace
J: Rachel VennikerT: D. W. Moore
F: 22132233
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Scottsville in March. 25/1, good ¾-length third of 14 to Talk To The Master in handicap at this C&D (good) 22 days ago.
6. Major Master
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: C. Bass
F: 1512-8616
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Five wins from 16 Flat runs. Latest win at Kenilworth in April. 5/4, sixth of 8 in minor event at Kenilworth (7f, soft) 40 days ago.
7. Care Forgot
J: Lyle HewitsonT: S. G. Tarry
F: 0-2511236
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Turffontein in March. Bit below form 4¼ lengths sixth of 13 to Quickstepgal in Gr 2 (20/1) at this course (7f, good) 50 days ago. Others have achieved more.
2. Captain West
J: Callan MurrayT: M/M de Kock
F: 4523-4250
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
First run since leaving J. Crawford when 14¼ lengths eleventh of 14 to Talk To The Master in handicap at this C&D (good, 25/2) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive.
9. Golden Operator
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: S. G. Tarry
F: 31-531194
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Vaal in April. 9/2, bit below form 2¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Go Grayson Go in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) 36 days ago. Shortlist material.
11. Go Grayson Go
J: Calvin HabibT: F. Greyling
F: 507-22841
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Career best when winning 10-runner minor event (9/4) at this C&D (good to soft) 36 days ago by 2 lengths from Dantonfromsandton. Merits consideration.
14. Pay The Palace
J: Tristan GoddenT: P/E Steyn
F: 38-468359
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2025. 25/1 and blinkered for 1st time, 8 lengths ninth of 14 to Talk To The Master in handicap at this C&D (good) 22 days ago.
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15. Sundance Kid
J: ReserveT: W. Whitehead
F: 501-22254
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
25/1, respectable fourth of 12 in minor event at Greyville (8f, AW) 22 days ago. Enters calculations.
16. Down By The River
J: ReserveT: K. Naidoo
F: 4-1476639
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
C&D winner. 100/1, 5 lengths ninth of 10 to Zeitz in Gr 3 at this course (9f, good) 50 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
17. Dantonfromsandton
J: ReserveT: S. G. Tarry
F: 99788240
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2025. 10/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good) 21 days ago.