XENOPHON looks the one to be on. Top Division can figure, while Esquevelle can't be ruled out of things either.
Xenophon
Top Division
Esquevelle
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Black Egret
J: Rachel VennikerT: C. Binda, South Africa
F: 2778/2248-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 9 in handicap (10/1) at this course (5f, good) 7 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
2. Esquevelle
J: Calvin HabibT: C. Binda, South Africa
F: 50/880343-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
C&D winner. Good third of 12 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good) 27 days ago.
3. Mister Wilson
J: Gavin LerenaT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 416315-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Vaal in October. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good, 5/1) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive.
4. Its Personal
J: Muzi YeniT: R. R. Magner, South Africa
F: 13563121-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
84
Verdict
Three wins from 9 runs last year. 9/4, didn't need to be at best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (6f, good) 84 days ago.
5. Top Division
J: Keagan De MeloT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 124344-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Course winner. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (9/4) at this course (5f, good) 18 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
6. Xenophon
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 32312122-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 14/10, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good) 16 days ago. Can make presence felt.
7. Antonio Gaudi
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 25/155221-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Two wins from 6 runs last year. 25/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 18 days ago by ¾ length from Red Penny.
8. Rock Of Bismantova
J: Trent MayhewT: T. Spies, South Africa
F: 90295600-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Sixteenth of 19 in handicap (125/1) at Vaal (7.3f, good) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Difficult ask.
9. Red Penny
J: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 37607342-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1, good ¾-length second of 12 to Antonio Gaudi in handicap at this C&D (good) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive.
10. His Lordship
J: Marco V'rensburgT: D. N. Stenger, South Africa
F: 15/461362-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in October. Good second of 10 in handicap (28/10) at this course (5f, good) 27 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
11. Longsword
J: Malesela KatjediT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 75855644-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (20/1) at this course (7f, good) 4 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
12. Can You Danse
J: Mickaelle MichelT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 71/0599-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner. 100/1, 3¾ lengths ninth of 12 to Antonio Gaudi in handicap at this C&D (good) 18 days ago. Booking of Michel a plus.
13. Union Rose
J: Chase MaujeanT: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa
F: 73068380-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 20/1, bit below form eleventh of 19 in handicap at Vaal (7.3f, good) 14 days ago. Down in trip. Has to be taken seriously.
14. Sergeant Soqrat
J: Ryan MungerT: T. Spies, South Africa
F: 88764010-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in November. 100/1, last of 15 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good) 14 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Uphill task.
15. Palace Revolt
J: S'manga KhumaloT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 32555973-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. 10/1, very good third of 15 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good) 14 days ago.