ROYAL INVITATION gets the vote. Palace Prince has to come into the equation, while King's Express might not be far away.
Royal Invitation
Palace Prince
Kings Express
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. The Equator
J: Philasande MxoliT: S. T. Pettigrew
F: 152-40551
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Smart horse. Improved on recent efforts to win 6-runner minor event (91/100) at this C&D (good) 34 days ago by ¾ length from Hawkbill. Very hard to make a case for.
2. Kings Express
J: Muzi YeniT: F. P. Habib
F: 79-083173
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Eight wins from 31 Flat runs. Latest win here in April. 4/1, respectable 1¾ lengths third of 6 to The Equator in minor event at this C&D (good) 34 days ago.
3. Palace Prince
J: Jason GatesT: S. J. Gray
F: 85269631
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
7-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
4/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner minor event at this course (8f, good) 30 days ago.
4. Royal Invitation
J: Jarryd PennyT: B. Webber
F: 1-1519038
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
7-12
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Scottsville in April. 33/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 30 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
5. Hawkbill
J: Jeffery SysterT: M. N. Houdalakis
F: 3291-5026
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
7-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at this course (8f, good) 18 days ago.
6. Fire N Flames
J: Jacey BotesT: J. S. Roux
F: 00-977745
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
7-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Course winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2024. Fifth of 7 in minor event (25/2) at this course (8f, good) 18 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
7. Hotarubi
J: Malesela KatjediT: C. I. Jonker
F: 49739159
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
7-12
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in June. 50/1, last of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 28 days ago.