FOSTINOVO will probably take the beating. Peregrine Falcon is the second choice, while Oklahoma Smokeshow is the tentative selection for third.
Fostinovo
Peregrine Falcon
Oklahoma Smokeshow
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Global Impact
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: M. Pandaram, South Africa
F: 83/148107-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Scottsville in August. 20/1, creditable seventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good) 18 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
2. Fostinovo
J: Keagan De MeloT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 2/4765622-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Course winner. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good, 7/1) 18 days ago. Enters calculations.
3. Ready Set Fire
J: Craig ZackeyT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 32/160460-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in June. 14/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at this course (5.8f, good) 18 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive.
6. Salt Lake City
J: Calvin HabibT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 8199-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in July. Ninth of 10 in handicap (25/2) at this course (7.2f, good to soft) 37 days ago.
7. Sunset Warrior
J: Jeffery SysterT: B. Webber, South Africa
F: 43104360-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
100/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (5.8f, good) 18 days ago. Back up in trip.
8. Peregrine Falcon
J: Gavin LerenaT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 1/5532341-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
67
Verdict
7/2, improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner handicap at Vaal (6f, good to soft) 67 days ago. First run for yard after leaving F. P. Habib. Shortlist material.
9. Legendary
J: Rachel VennikerT: C. Binda, South Africa
F: 26097631-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Won 15-runner handicap (11/2) at Vaal (7f, good) 14 days ago.
10. Oklahoma Smokeshow
J: Marco V'rensburgT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 5078251-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Vaal (7.4f, good, 33/10) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly.
11. Summer Shade
J: Louis NhlapoT: B. Webber, South Africa
F: 65316885-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 34 Flat runs. Winner here in July. 66/1, fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 27 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Given a chance by the assessor.
12. King Bluetooth
J: Malesela KatjediT: C. I. Jonker, South Africa
F: 51870670-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last of 12 in handicap at Vaal (5f, good, 125/1) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Difficult ask.
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4. Sea Shanty
J: Ryan MungerT: M. Khan, South Africa
F: 12639465-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
Course winner. 25/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 4 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
5. My Lucky Charm
J: Callan MurrayT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 24206-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
20/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 4 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.