TAXI TO THE MOON is going from strength to strength and can win the Mercury Sprint. Buffalo Storm Cody is tough to ignore, while Asiye Phambili also demands respect.
Taxi To The Moon
Buffalo Storm Cody
Asiye Phambili
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
11. Questioning
J: Richard FourieT: V. H. Marshall
F: 917-21111
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
129
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Eleven wins from 25 Flat runs. 4 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 12-runner Gr 1 (18/10) at this course (8f, good) 50 days ago by short head from Legal Counsel. Back down in trip.
4. Buffalo Storm Cody
J: Gavin LerenaT: A. P. Peter
F: 111-71122
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
132
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
C&D winner. Ten wins from 20 Flat runs. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Bit below form ½-length second of 14 to Jet Force in Gr 3 (7/2) at this C&D (good) 22 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
2. Tenango
J: Keagan De MeloT: C. Bass
F: 1252-0873
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
126
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Six wins from 21 Flat runs. Good ½-length third of 14 to Jet Force in Gr 3 (10/1) at this C&D (good) 22 days ago.
5. Jet Force
J: Grant Van NiekerkT: D. A. McLachlan
F: 6-0111771
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
4 wins from 7 runs this year. 5/1, career best when winning 14-runner Gr 3 at this C&D (good) 22 days ago by ½ length from Buffalo Storm Cody.
8. Taxi To The Moon
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. P. Peter
F: 21-122111
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
126
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Nine wins from 23 Flat runs. 4 wins from 6 runs this year. 5/2, career best when winning 8-runner minor event at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 21 days ago. Can make presence felt.
7. Asiye Phambili
J: Sean VealeT: D. C. Howells
F: 731-40511
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. Didn't need to be at best when winning 14-runner Gr 1 (2/1) at Scottsville (6f, good) 64 days ago by neck from Double Grand Slam. Looks competitive on form.
1. Mia Moo
J: Mickaelle MichelT: S. G. Tarry
F: 1101-0037
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
119
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
Seven wins from 21 Flat runs. Bit below form 4¼ lengths seventh of 14 to Asiye Phambili in Gr 1 (7/1) at Scottsville (6f, good) 64 days ago.
3. Otenikwa
J: Serino MoodleyT: W. A. Nel
F: 323-86256
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
121
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
Good 1¾ lengths sixth of 15 to Taxi To The Moon in Gr 2 (17/2) at Scottsville (6f, good) 64 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
10. Cafe Culture
J: Callan MurrayT: L. V. Woodruff
F: 20-608127
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
C&D winner. Eight wins from 31 Flat runs. Latest win at Kenilworth in April. 25/1, respectable 3¾ lengths seventh of 14 to Jet Force in Gr 3 at this C&D (good) 22 days ago. Difficult ask.
6. Green Diamond
J: Lyle HewitsonT: S. G. Tarry
F: 1140-0174
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
113
Verdict
Latest win at Turffontein in February. 25/1, creditable 3¼ lengths fourth of 14 to Buffalo Storm Cody in Gr 1 at Turffontein (5f, good). Off 113 days. Uphill task.
12. Cosmic Speed
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry
F: 0-5065305
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2025. Respectable 3½ lengths fifth of 12 to Questioning in Gr 1 at this course (8f, good, 66/1) 50 days ago. Back down in trip.
9. Cats Pajamas
J: Calvin HabibT: N. Kotzen
F: 326-51580
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
121
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
C&D winner. Six wins from 22 Flat runs. Latest win at Turffontein in April. 5¼ lengths tenth of 14 to Jet Force in Gr 3 (100/1) at this C&D (good) 22 days ago.