GOLDEN ASPEN has generally been running well and should make a bold show. Dawn Surprise is also fancied to take a hand, while Boardwalk Breeze is another likely to be on the premises.
Golden Aspen
Dawn Surprise
Boardwalk Breeze
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. William West
J: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: L. W. Goosen, South Africa
F: 3899-4586
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
17/2, first run since leaving J. J. Van Vuuren when below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 14 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
2. Golden Aspen
J: Trent MayhewT: T. Spies, South Africa
F: 62648362
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Twenty four runs since last win in 2024. Good second of 7 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good, 9/2) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Merits consideration.
3. Time In Paris
J: Jacey BotesT: K. Naidoo, South Africa
F: 02-458787
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last of 7 in handicap (25/1) at this course (5f, good) 21 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
4. Boardwalk Breeze
J: Girish Samo-BurthiaT: P. V. Lafferty, South Africa
F: 5732331
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
33/20, didn't need to be at best when winning 7-runner maiden at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
5. Dawn Surprise
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: G. I. Rich, South Africa
F: 26545032
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. 20/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good) 25 days ago.
6. Rhythm
J: Damyan PillayT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 19-247908
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
25/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good) 25 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
7. Lightning Jimmy
J: Dezahn LouwT: S. S. Ngcobo, South Africa
F: 70888008
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 25 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 40/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 14 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
8. Double Olympic
J: Kobeli LihabaT: Y. Govender, South Africa
F: 95156846
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in April. 25/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 35 days ago.