MIGHTY EAGLE can win again. Clever Trevor has the strongest claims of the rest, although Chieftain's Shield also requires respect.
Mighty Eagle
Clever Trevor
Chieftains Shield
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Shinto Shrine
J: Louis NhlapoT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 21235-466
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. 25/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 35 days ago.
2. Deception Pass
J: Trent MayhewT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 46824784
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good, 25/1) 16 days ago.
3. Mighty Eagle
J: Kobeli LihabaT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 431391
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 6-runner minor event at Vaal (8f, good, 11/2) 30 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not taken lightly.
4. Dylans Champ
J: Calvin HabibT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 2-2315406
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Winner at Vaal in April. 3/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good) 23 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
5. Bay Empire
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 2268-00
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 33/1) 49 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
6. Clever Trevor
J: Callan MurrayT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 21
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this year. 3/10, won 8-runner maiden at this course (5.8f, good) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Well handicapped.
7. Nazare
J: Serino MoodleyT: C. Dawson, South Africa
F: 50-471952
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in May. Respectable second of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Vaal (5f, good) 23 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
8. Chieftains Shield
J: Philasande MxoliT: T. Zackey, South Africa
F: 43223311
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Career best when winning 9-runner minor event at this course (7f, good, 33/10) 55 days ago.
9. Sail The Sky
J: Marco V'rensburgT: C. I. Jonker, South Africa
F: 18976437
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Course winner. 9/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good) 16 days ago.