ESCAPOLOGIST left their previous effort behind on her latest start and will take all the beating. King Celtillus is a marginal preference for second, while King Bavarian shouldn't be ruled out.
Escapologist
King Celtillus
King Bavarian
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. King Bavarian
J: Jacey BotesT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 3-4514271
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
4/1, improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner minor event at Greyville (9.9f, AW) 12 days ago. Up in trip.
2. Escapologist
J: Cole DickenT: M. Dixon, South Africa
F: 15564-473
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Course winner. 40/1, good 2ΒΌ lengths third of 13 to Mascherina in listed race at Greyville (9.9f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Up in trip. Has to be taken seriously.
3. Richardthefearless
J: Muzi YeniT: N. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 621-08553
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Winner at Greyville in December. 7/1, respectable 9 lengths third of 7 to King Bavarian in minor event at Greyville (9.9f, AW) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to find on form.
4. King Celtillus
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 044-45
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
3/1, good fifth of 12 in maiden at Greyville (9.9f, AW) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Enters calculations.
5. Basie Raakvat
J: Nicholas PatelT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 06-934334
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
One win from 28 Flat runs. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Greyville (9.9f, AW, 6/1) 33 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6. Bad Medicine
J: Gavin LerenaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 6534-2140
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Winner at Greyville in March. 14/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Greyville (9.4f, good) 37 days ago. Up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
7. Artic Silver
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 68-34447d1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Career best when winning 8-runner maiden at Vaal (9f, good, 87/100) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
8. True Trojan
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 59131/5-00
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. 75/1, last of 11 in minor event at Greyville (9.9f, AW) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Very hard to make a case for.