MOANA can take the Champion Stakes. Secretary Bird is a big player, while Better Never Ends also commands scrutiny.
Moana
Secretary Bird
Better Never Ends
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Secretary Bird
J: Callan MurrayT: S. G. Tarry
F: 311553
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form ¾-length third of 14 to Vibe Check in Gr 2 at this course (7f, good) 22 days ago. Form choice.
14. Vibe Check
J: Sean VealeT: V. H. Marshall
F: 023111
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
3 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 14-runner Gr 2 at this course (7f, good, 2/1) 22 days ago by ½ length from Green Energy.
7. Prayersandpromises
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry
F: 312415
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Turffontein in June. 25/2, respectable 2¾ lengths fifth of 14 to Vibe Check in Gr 2 at this course (7f, good) 22 days ago.
13. Red Spice
J: Richard FourieT: P/E Steyn
F: 72-21134
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Kenilworth in February. Good 1¼ lengths fourth of 14 to Vibe Check in Gr 2 (7/2) at this course (7f, good) 22 days ago.
5. Moana
J: Calvin HabibT: R. Klaasen
F: 2111
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
3 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner minor event at Turffontein (8f, good, 56/100) 27 days ago. Leading claims.
2. Viking Leader
J: Rachel VennikerT: M. L. Roberts
F: 3311
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
2 wins from 4 runs this year. 40/1, career best when winning 12-runner listed race at this course (7f, good) 50 days ago by ¾ length from Kazenoyoni. Easy to look elsewhere.
1. Tudor Rose
J: Gavin LerenaT: G. S. Kotzen
F: 13
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Scottsville in May. 1½ lengths third of 14 to Palace of Arvernia in Gr 2 (8/1) at this course (7f, good) 22 days ago.
9. Green Energy
J: Grant Van NiekerkT: A. A. Azzie
F: 31102
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win here in April. Good ½-length second of 14 to Vibe Check in Gr 2 (40/1) at this course (7f, good) 22 days ago.
11. Bachata
J: Keagan De MeloT: V. H. Marshall
F: 13
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Kenilworth in May. 1½ lengths third of 12 to Viking Leader in listed race (11/2) at this course (7f, good) 50 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
8. Kazenoyoni
J: Muzi YeniT: D. C. Howells
F: 1220
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Winner at Scottsville in March. 5 lengths tenth of 14 to Vibe Check in Gr 2 (25/2) at this course (7f, good) 22 days ago. Difficult ask.
3. Erik Dubois
J: Lyle HewitsonT: L. W. Goosen
F: 1466
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in March. Creditable 3 lengths sixth of 14 to Vibe Check in Gr 2 at this course (7f, good, 66/1) 22 days ago.
12. Life In Colour
J: Mickaelle MichelT: T. Spies
F: 73131
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. 33/10, didn't need to improve to win 13-runner handicap at Turffontein (7f, good) 15 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies.
10. Better Never Ends
J: Serino MoodleyT: S. S. Ngcobo
F: 62441251
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Didn't need to be at best when winning 5-runner minor event at Greyville (6f, AW, 91/100) 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not taken lightly.
6. The Bronx Bull
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. P. Peter
F: 312442
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Winner at Vaal in March. Blinkered for 1st time, good second of 11 in handicap (5/2) at Turffontein (6f, good) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Progressing well recently.
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15. Roskilde
J: ReserveT: G. S. Kotzen
F: 3-732917
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Winner at Scottsville in April. 100/1, good 3 lengths seventh of 14 to Vibe Check in Gr 2 at this course (7f, good) 22 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
16. Coast Of The Sun
J: ReserveT: M. N. Prinsloo
F: 31
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this year. 3/1, won 12-runner minor event at this course (7f, good) 57 days ago.
17. Sands Of Valhalla
J: ReserveT: A. P. Peter
F: 21
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this year. Won 15-runner maiden at Vaal (6f, good, 9/4) 66 days ago. Significantly up in trip.