SUGAR MOUNTAIN can win again. Promettere is a danger, while Billy Bowlegs might hit the frame.
Sugar Mountain
Promettere
Billy Bowlegs
R8 1500m Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. Sugar Mountain
J: Aldo DomeyerT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 473-06011
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
8-time course winner. Ten wins from 34 Flat runs. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 9/4, career best when winning 8-runner minor event at this course (8f, soft) 33 days ago.
7. Promettere
J: Richard FourieT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 884-14742
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
4-time course winner. Latest win here in January. Creditable second of 8 in minor event (9/2) at this course (7f, heavy) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly.
8. Billy Bowlegs
J: Corne OrfferT: A. E. Sands, South Africa
F: 30/5-48465
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/2, 6 lengths fifth of 7 to Otto Luyken in listed race at this course (9.7f, soft) 51 days ago. Back down in trip. Has good chance on pick of form.
10. The Grey King
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 92501-465
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. 16/1, fifth of 8 in minor event at this course (8f, soft) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive.
1. San Pedro
J: Brevan PlaatjiesT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 26303-056
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Sixth of 8 in minor event at this course (7f, heavy, 20/1) 21 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6. Global State
J: Keanen SteynT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 862-25784
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 5 in minor event at this course (5.5f, heavy, 16/1) 5 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
2. Coastal Commander
J: Sean VealeT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 9030-8785
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Course winner. 5¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Sugar Mountain in minor event at this course (8f, soft, 20/1) 33 days ago.
11. Waterberry Lane
J: Oswald NoachT: R. Maingard, South Africa
F: 978080-20
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
85
Verdict
Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 15¾ lengths last of 11 to Tenango in Gr 3 (66/1) at this course (6f, good to soft) 85 days ago. Back up in trip.
3. The Futurist
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: J. Crawford, South Africa
F: 0771-0048
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
4-time course winner. First run since leaving B/J Crawford when 7 lengths last of 8 to Sugar Mountain in minor event (40/1) at this course (8f, soft) 33 days ago. Difficult ask.