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Today, May 1, 2025Flat7f
Verdict
Verdict
GUERILLA WARFARE has put together a solid series of recent efforts and sets the bar. The Playboy Bomber could have the most to offer of the others, while Banha Bridge also commands a closer look.
Guerilla Warfare
The Playboy Bomber
Banha Bridge
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Shinto ShrineJ: Gavin LerenaT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 2221235-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictC&D winner. Fourth of 7 in handicap (5/1) at this course (7f, good) 12 days ago. Booking of Lerena a plus.
2. Salute The FlagJ: Piere StrydomT: C. Dawson, South AfricaF: 19526-105- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in February. Fifth of 6 in minor event at this course (7f, good, 20/1) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive.
3. Safe SpaceJ: Andrew FortuneT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 21-669331- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year. 9/2, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Vaal (8f, good) 14 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.- 12. Guerilla WarfareJ: Jason GatesT: S. J. Gray, South AfricaF: 64-563462
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictC&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2024. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft, 11/2) 5 days ago. Not taken lightly. 
7. TintamarreJ: Calvin HabibT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 074-68455- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictCourse winner. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at this course (7f, good) 12 days ago. Must improve.
9. Gimme PassionJ: Marco V'rensburgT: M. N. Houdalakis, South AfricaF: 35-18- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 93
VerdictWinner at Vaal in January. 15/4, eighth of 12 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good). Off 93 days. Plenty to find on form.- 8. The Playboy BomberJ: Diego De GouveiaT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 72114-56
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictCourse winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Sixth of 9 in handicap (5/2) at this course (7.2f, good to soft) 42 days ago. - 6. Banha BridgeJ: Raymond DanielsonT: C. Dawson, South AfricaF: 698542-63
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. Respectable 3½ lengths third of 7 to Safe Space in handicap (20/1) at Vaal (8f, good) 14 days ago. Shortlist material. 
1. We Are The LogansJ: Girish Samo-BurthiaT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 3413444-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 98
Verdict25/1, last of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good). Off 98 days. Others have achieved more.- Page Boy
11. ChabalJ: Chase MaujeanT: F. P. Habib, South AfricaF: 5441-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictWinner at Vaal in December. 25/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good to soft) 16 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
5. Spring TraditionJ: Muzi YeniT: W. C. Marwing, South AfricaF: 72544-265- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42