JORDAN earns the narrow vote. The Playboy Bomber is probably the biggest danger, although Vesuvio also commands a second look.
Jordan
The Playboy Bomber
Vesuvio
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. River Romeo
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: M. Pandaram, South Africa
F: 000090/5-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
154
Verdict
Course winner. 16/1, first run since leaving L. Karriem when fifth of 7 in minor event at this C&D (good). Off 154 days.
4. Vesuvio
J: Philasande MxoliT: T. Zackey, South Africa
F: 23925782-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
6-time course winner. Very good second of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Vaal (9f, good) 23 days ago. On the upgrade recently.
5. Jordan
J: Keagan De MeloT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 14384532-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner. Good second of 7 in handicap (5/1) at this course (11.9f, good) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Enters calculations.
6. Dj Junior
J: Ryan MungerT: E. Verdonese, South Africa
F: 321/3278-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable eighth of 14 in handicap () at this C&D (soft) 32 days ago. Something to find on form.
7. Gimmeachoice
J: Craig ZackeyT: J. A. Soma, South Africa
F: 5225/8315-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
105
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in August. 67/100, bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good). Off 105 days. Uphill task.
8. The Playboy Bomber
J: Chase MaujeanT: A. G. Laird, South Africa
F: 4/5616525-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. 9/4, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
9. Banha Bridge
J: Muzi YeniT: C/T Dawson, South Africa
F: 44335648-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2024. First run since leaving C. Dawson when last of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Vaal (9.9f, good) 11 days ago.
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Non-Runners
1. Skittles Skies
J: Calvin HabibT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 31783170-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 21 in handicap at Vaal (7.3f, good, 100/1) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
3. Imperial Master
J: Jeffery SysterT: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa
F: 3354/8659-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Course winner. Last of 9 in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good to soft, 14/1) 44 days ago.