UMFULA earns the narrow vote. Afrique is a danger, while Tenpenny can make the first three as well.
Umfula
Afrique
Tenpenny
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Landoftherisingsun
J: Andrew FortuneT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 33/311316-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Course winner. Three wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Durbanville in September. Sixth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D (good) 31 days ago.
2. Dubbelosix
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: J. Crawford, South Africa
F: 22/314137-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
203
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 6/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at this C&D (heavy). Off 6 months. Something to find on form.
3. Pinot Grigio
J: Grant Van NiekerkT: R. Maingard, South Africa
F: 34/312216-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Sixth of 7 in minor event (5/1) at this C&D (good) 52 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
4. Tenpenny
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: P. P. Kruyer, South Africa
F: 21831312-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Course winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. Latest win at Durbanville in October. Good second of 9 in minor event (9/2) at this course (7.4f, good) 41 days ago. Up in trip. Enters calculations.
5. Katsu
J: Sean VealeT: L. V. Woodruff, South Africa
F: 221/22642-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable second of 8 in minor event (16/1) at this course (8f, good) 64 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6. Blackberry Malt
J: Chad LittleT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 26507557-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Last of 7 in handicap (25/2) at this course (12.4f, good) 38 days ago. Back down in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
7. Umfula
J: Richard FourieT: J. Crawford, South Africa
F: 21145325-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
C&D winner. Fifth of 7 in handicap (3/1) at this course (12.4f, good) 38 days ago. Back down in trip. Enters calculations.
8. Afrique
J: Callan MurrayT: L. V. Woodruff, South Africa
F: 65121839-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in July. Ninth of 11 in handicap (25/2) at this course (8f, good) 31 days ago. Heading back in the right direction recently.
9. Song To The Moon
J: R. PiechulekT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 2/1458676-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
C&D winner. Sixth of 7 in minor event at this course (7.4f, good, 4/1) 23 days ago. Back up in trip.
10. Better Man
J: Keagan De MeloT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 6/23116-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Good 2¾ lengths sixth of 11 to Good For You in Gr 2 at this course (8f, good, 7/1) 52 days ago. Something to find on form.