GRAND EMPIRE is promising and can go 3-3. Player could emerge as the main threat, while Kudzu has a good shout of a share of the minor money.
Grand Empire
Player
Kudzu
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Max The Magician
J: Gavin LerenaT: R. R. Magner, South Africa
F: 94052124-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
5-time course winner. Latest win here in September. Good fourth of 8 in handicap () at Vaal (7f, good) 39 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
2. Pioneer Square
J: Ryan MungerT: C/T Dawson, South Africa
F: 23/212116-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
C&D winner. Three wins from 6 runs last year. Sixth of 8 in handicap (18/10) at this course (9f, good to soft) 53 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Dawson.
3. La Moohal
J: Philasande MxoliT: T. Zackey, South Africa
F: 51/930690-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
192
Verdict
C&D winner. 3/1, last of 12 in minor event at this course (9.9f, good). Off 6 months. Back down in trip. Has work to do.
4. On Target
J: Mickaelle MichelT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 4162/1220-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
166
Verdict
20/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (9f, good). Off 166 days. Booking of Michel a plus.
5. Player
J: Chase MaujeanT: C/T Dawson, South Africa
F: 15474475-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
4-time course winner. Good fifth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 53 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Dawson. Looks competitive on form.
6. Grand Empire
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 11-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 2 runs last year. Won 8-runner handicap at Vaal (7f, good) 39 days ago.
7. Kudzu
J: Keagan De MeloT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 21643346-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap () at this course (9f, soft) 30 days ago.