Turffontein
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Verdict
Verdict
FRERE JACQUES wasn't at his best last time but his previous effort was his best yet and he's worth another chance to get back on the up. Bloomington may emerge next best, while Unsolved Riddle also looks good for a place.
FRERE JACQUES
Bloomington
Unsolved Riddle
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Red LegendJ: Malesela KatjediT: W. C. Marwing, South AfricaF: 5213258-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
Verdict100/1, first run since leaving M. N. Houdalakis when last of 7 in minor event at this course (6f, good) 47 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Not easy to make a case for.
2. OmbudsmanJ: Serino MoodleyT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 25250715- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win at Vaal in August. 5/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 33 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
3. Coming In HotJ: Callan MurrayT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 00033737- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictCourse winner. 25/1, last of 7 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 26 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
4. Molotov CocktailJ: Marco V'rensburgT: J. Crawford, South AfricaF: 5106- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictWinner at Vaal in May. Bit below form sixth of 10 in minor event (33/1) at this C&D (good) 21 days ago.- 5. Unsolved RiddleJ: Philasande MxoliT: G. J. Maroun, South AfricaF: 25133446
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in July. 11/2, creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good) 14 days ago. 
6. Palace AttackJ: Calvin HabibT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 44512- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictWinner at Vaal in August. Creditable second of 13 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good, 11/2) 49 days ago. Enters calculations.- 7. FRERE JACQUESJ: Craig ZackeyT: M. N. Houdalakis, South AfricaF: 2414
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictWinner at Vaal in August. Below form fourth of 9 in handicap (5/4) at this C&D (good) 33 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. - 8. BloomingtonJ: S'manga KhumaloT: F. P. Habib, South AfricaF: 05257538
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict4-time course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good) 14 days ago. 
9. Johnny DramaJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. Klaasen, South AfricaF: 32742148- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictWinner at Vaal in July. 16/1, last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive.
10. Mocha FrappeJ: Girish Samo-BurthiaT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 51732480-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 343
Verdict66/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good). Off 11 months.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite