DONQUERARI is probably the safest recommendation but will need to be firing on all cylinders. Cymric is given the vote for second, while Luhamba Phambili is another to take into acount.
Donquerari
Cymric
Luhamba Phambili
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Bourbon Warrior
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: Y. Govender, South Africa
F: 181-93550
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Course winner. Blinkered for 1st time, thirteenth of 15 in minor event at this course (6f, good to soft, 7/1) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive.
2. Slim Jannie
J: Dezahn LouwT: N. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 083359F-8
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
143
Verdict
C&D winner. 25/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Fairview (6f, good). Off 143 days. First run for yard after leaving G. D. Smith.
3. Hithemhardsunshine
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 19605-902
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
100/1, very good second of 11 in minor event at Greyville (5f, good) 37 days ago. Difficult ask.
4. Luhamba Phambili
J: S'manga KhumaloT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 7217-9334
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 11 in minor event (5/2) at Greyville (5f, good) 37 days ago.
5. Donquerari
J: Jacey BotesT: L. W. Goosen, South Africa
F: 57207782
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Excellent second of 9 in minor event at Greyville (5f, AW, 4/1) 12 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
6. Lion Rampart
J: Gavin LerenaT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 12141-867
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
5 lengths seventh of 11 to Tenango in Gr 3 at Kenilworth (6f, good to soft, 14/1) 56 days ago. First run for yard after leaving V. H. Marshall.
7. Un Bel Di
J: Savanna ValjaloT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 3414-3138
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Latest win at Kenilworth in February. 5/1, respectable eighth of 15 in minor event at this course (6f, good to soft) 16 days ago.
8. The Abdicator
J: Muzi YeniT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 3260-2540
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Last of 11 in minor event at Greyville (5f, good, 4/1) 37 days ago.
9. King Regent
J: Chad LittleT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 10/3111-87
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Seven wins from 19 Flat runs. Seventh of 11 in minor event (33/1) at Greyville (5f, good) 37 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
10. Cymric
J: Callan MurrayT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 3232-2712
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Turffontein in March. Good second of 7 in handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good, 5/2) 46 days ago. First run for yard after leaving J. J. Van Vuuren. Not taken lightly.
11. Shipholia
J: Nicholas PatelT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 2361-4278
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
25/2, 12 lengths eighth of 12 to Mai Sensation in Gr 3 at this course (6f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
12. I Am Giant
J: Sean VealeT: S. H. Ferrie, South Africa
F: 1223767-7
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
156
Verdict
25/2, seventh of 9 in minor event at Turffontein (5.8f, good to soft). Off 156 days. First run for yard after leaving B/J Crawford. Difficult ask.