SURPRISE PARTY is worth siding with again. Hopscotch could be the sternest threat, while Pepper Tree enters calculations for third place.
Surprise Party
Hopscotch
Pepper Tree
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Mount Etna
J: S'manga KhumaloT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 98566626-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Course winner. 4/1, last of 6 in handicap at this course (11.9f, good) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
2. Alta Capitana
J: Keagan De MeloT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 124090-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Course winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, 11 lengths eleventh of 15 to Hazy Dazy in Gr 3 (40/1) at this course (8f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has work to do.
3. Littlemisssplendid
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 15252594-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Vaal (8.4f, good) 14 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
4. Top Shelf Teddy
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 7351-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
Didn't need to improve to win 7-runner maiden at Vaal (8.4f, good, 9/2) 51 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More required.
5. Frangipani
J: Calvin HabibT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 75524321-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner maiden () at this C&D (soft) 30 days ago. Something to find on form.
6. Surprise Party
J: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 71825-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in July. 28/10, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (9f, soft) 28 days ago. Not taken lightly.
7. Pepper Tree
J: Kobeli LihabaT: W/W Marwing, South Africa
F: 72180394-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Winner at Scottsville in August. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Vaal (9.9f, good) 14 days ago.
9. Hopscotch
J: Chase MaujeanT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 22318845-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in July. Blinkered for 1st time, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Vaal (9f, good, 10/1) 21 days ago. Merits consideration.
10. Bold Action
J: Muzi YeniT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 43187778-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good, 14/1) 21 days ago.