CASUS BELLI could be the way to go. Crepuscolo may also be thereabouts come the business end, while Peace Treaty shouldn't be far away.
Casus Belli
Crepuscolo
Peace Treaty
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Peace Treaty
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 66902257-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2024. 7/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Vaal (8.4f, good) 14 days ago. Has good chance on form.
2. Fifth Of July
J: Malesela KatjediT: D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa
F: 3224160/0-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
C&D winner. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (9.9f, soft) 30 days ago. Something to find on form.
3. Stop The Traffic
J: Philasande MxoliT: C. J. Lensley, South Africa
F: 05213000-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
eyeshields
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in August. Last of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Vaal (8f, good) 21 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
4. Majalun
J: Muzi YeniT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 78314238-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Winner at Vaal in September. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap () at this course (9.9f, soft) 30 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving M.G.Azzie.
5. Casus Belli
J: Gavin LerenaT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 87777433-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2025. Good third of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Vaal (9.9f, good) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly.
6. Lapis Lazuli
J: Ryan MungerT: S. J. Gray, South Africa
F: 56889808-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. 40/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Back up in trip.
7. Thambi
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: M. Pandaram, South Africa
F: 6/6652405-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Fifth of 9 in minor event at Greyville (9f, AW, 15/2) 71 days ago. Difficult ask.
8. Red Sparrow
J: Louis NhlapoT: B. Webber, South Africa
F: 41850775-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
eyeshields
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Fifth of 9 in handicap at Vaal (9.9f, good, 33/1) 14 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
9. Fushimi Inari
J: Marco V'rensburgT: C. I. Jonker, South Africa
F: 375/70083-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
One win from 22 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, first run since leaving S. T. Pettigrew when third of 9 in handicap at Vaal (9f, good) 21 days ago.
10. Hat Furious
J: Calvin HabibT: E. Verdonese, South Africa
F: 6/1875543-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
16/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 13 in handicap at Vaal (9.9f, good) 70 days ago. Others more persuasive.
11. Thats Magical
J: Trent MayhewT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 48971907-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Seventh of 13 in handicap at Vaal (8.4f, good to soft, 20/1) 42 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving M.G.Azzie. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
12. Crepuscolo
J: Jason GatesT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 94603782-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
One win from 24 Flat runs. Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, second of 9 in handicap at Vaal (9f, good) 21 days ago. Can make presence felt.