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Verdict
Verdict
FATHER CHRISTMAS can come late and deliver again. Guerilla Warfare could be the one to capitalise if the selection underperforms, while Spy Story may win the battle for minor honours.
Father Christmas
Guerilla Warfare
Spy Story
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Salute The FlagJ: Ryan MungerT: C/T Dawson, South AfricaF: 6-1053079- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 51
VerdictC&D winner. 50/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft) 51 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Dawson. Plenty to find on form.
2. War Of KingdomsJ: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 21128554- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictCourse winner. 6/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (5.8f, good) 23 days ago. Back up in trip.
3. King Of NumbersJ: Gavin LerenaT: B. Webber, South AfricaF: 13277380- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictC&D winner. Eighteenth of 19 in handicap (40/1) at Vaal (7.3f, good) 10 days ago. Plenty to find on form.- 4. Guerilla WarfareJ: Philasande MxoliT: S. J. Gray, South AfricaF: 23244426
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictCourse winner. One win from 33 Flat runs. Twenty nine runs since last win in 2024. 20/1, creditable sixth of 19 in handicap at Vaal (7.3f, good) 10 days ago. 
5. LongswordJ: Malesela KatjediT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 75855664- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictCourse winner. Good fourth of 8 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good, 33/1) 12 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6. Clever TrevorJ: Callan MurrayT: M/M de Kock, South AfricaF: 2168- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in August. 33/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (5.8f, good) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.- 7. Father ChristmasJ: Chase MaujeanT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 61693331
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictCareer best when winning 8-runner handicap (9/4) at Vaal (7.4f, good) 7 days ago. Has good chance on form. 
8. Sea ShantyJ: Rachel VennikerT: M. Khan, South AfricaF: 11263946- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictCourse winner. 20/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 23 days ago.
9. Tommy AtkinsJ: Calvin HabibT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 31- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
Verdict1 win from 2 runs this year. 11/10, won 12-runner maiden at Vaal (7f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
10. My Lucky CharmJ: Jeffery SysterT: M/M de Kock, South AfricaF: 2420- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
Verdict25/1, thirteenth of 19 in handicap at Vaal (7.3f, good) 10 days ago.- 11. Spy StoryJ: Muzi YeniT: S. J. Gray, South AfricaF: 24323248
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictCourse winner. One win from 35 Flat runs. Bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good, 7/1) 10 days ago. Looks competitive on form. - Unnamed Favourite
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