FLASHY APACHE earns the narrow vote. Repetition makes most appeal among the remainder, while Zip Code enters calculations for a place.
Flashy Apache
Repetition
Zip Code
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Flashy Apache
J: Philasande MxoliT: T. Zackey, South Africa
F: 87556228
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. Twenty nine runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (9f, good) 19 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
2. Zip Code
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa
F: 82525574
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 25 Flat runs. Twenty two runs since last win in 2024. Creditable fourth of 19 in handicap (50/1) at Vaal (7.3f, good) 10 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
3. Arlington Action
J: S'manga KhumaloT: T. Zackey, South Africa
F: 77213114
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 18 runs this year. Latest win here in December. 16/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (11.9f, good) 14 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
4. Texas Missile
J: Calvin HabibT: A. G. Laird, South Africa
F: 521
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Won 11-runner maiden (2/1) at Vaal (9.9f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has work to do.
5. Real Stunner
J: Gavin LerenaT: J. Crawford, South Africa
F: 62465241
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Career best when winning 13-runner maiden at Vaal (9f, soft, 4/1) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
6. Repetition
J: Trent MayhewT: C. Mayhew, South Africa
F: 39655974
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
14/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Durbanville (9f, good) 66 days ago. First run for yard after leaving J. S. Snaith. Looks competitive on form.
7. Royal Mazarin
J: Chase MaujeanT: J. A. Soma, South Africa
F: 41-482639
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
4-time course winner. 14/1, 8ΒΌ lengths ninth of 12 to Arlington Action in minor event at Vaal (11.9f, good) 77 days ago. Others have achieved more.
8. Equilateral
J: Marco V'rensburgT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 661
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Won 11-runner maiden (11/1) at this course (8.4f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
9. Military Moves
J: Muzi YeniT: R. R. Sage, South Africa
F: 7211
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
2 wins from 4 runs this year. 15/10, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner maiden at this C&D (good) 37 days ago. Makes handicap debut.