DE VLUGGE could be the way to go. Masterofthedesert is a player, as is Nordic Chief.
De Vlugge
Masterofthedesert
Nordic Chief
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Diani
J: Chad LittleT: D. S. Bosch
F: 84453465
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2024. 10/1, fifth of 8 in minor event at Scottsville (7f, good) 30 days ago. Can make presence felt.
2. Porridge Boy
J: Anaas MosahebT: M. Pandaram
F: 5586-3108
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
72
Verdict
Winner at Turffontein in March. 8/1, last of 8 in minor event at this C&D (AW) 72 days ago. Booking of Mosaheb a plus. Easy to look elsewhere.
3. Masterofthedesert
J: Dezahn LouwT: C. Bass
F: 1355-0213
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in April. 20/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Scottsville (6f, good) 30 days ago.
4. Major Tommie
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: G. B. Puller
F: 212-44077
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
Course winner. 14/1, seventh of 10 in minor event at Scottsville (6f, good to soft) 54 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
5. Maphaka
J: Sean VealeT: D. Kannemeyer
F: 32-261421
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner minor event (17/10) at Greyville (6f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6. King of Spin
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: S. H. Ferrie
F: 01729-876
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
C&D winner. 33/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 40 days ago.
7. Banff
J: Keagan De MeloT: F. Robinson
F: 9/331-2796
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
68
Verdict
Good sixth of 14 in handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good, 8/1) 68 days ago. Up in trip. Makes all weather debut. First run for yard after leaving S. G. Tarry.
8. De Vlugge
J: Divesh RamkhalawonT: G. I. Rich
F: 12-311114
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Six wins from 16 Flat runs. 4 wins from 6 runs this year. 7/2, respectable fourth of 8 in minor event at Scottsville (7f, good) 33 days ago. Has good chance on form.
9. Imperial Power
J: Damyan PillayT: G. B. Puller
F: 631-33145
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in March. Bit below form fifth of 12 in minor event at this course (8f, AW, 25/1) 48 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
10. Nordic Chief
J: Serino MoodleyT: W. A. Nel
F: 732-30552
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2025. 10/1, good second of 8 in minor event at Scottsville (7f, good) 30 days ago. Makes all weather debut.
11. Future Flo
J: Calvin HabibT: G. van Zyl (Jnr)
F: 135-81343
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Good length third of 9 to Maphaka in minor event at Greyville (6f, good to soft, 33/1) 14 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.