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Verdict
Verdict
GRAN CANARIA just about gets the nod in this field. Ariovistus makes most appeal of the remainder, while Master Christmas also demands consideration.
Gran Canaria
Ariovistus
Master Christmas
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Master ChristmasJ: Kobeli LihabaT: A. P. PeterF: 53620-832
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictCreditable second of 6 in handicap (5/1) at this course (7f, good) 34 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 
2. Texas MissileJ: Calvin HabibT: A. G. LairdF: 5211-2279- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 62
VerdictCourse winner. 20/1, ninth of 11 in minor event at this C&D (good) 62 days ago. Uphill task.
3. BirthrightJ: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: A. G. LairdF: 0-7144009- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
Verdict3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Vaal in February. Last of 9 in minor event (66/1) at this C&D (good) 30 days ago. Difficult ask.
4. TrombolinesJ: Sean VealeT: M/M de KockF: 21-42021- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictCourse winner. 72/100, didn't need to improve to win 8-runner minor event at Scottsville (7f, good) 17 days ago.- 5. AriovistusJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. P. PeterF: 02416641
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictCareer best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (7f, good, 4/1) 18 days ago. 
6. Olympian GoldJ: Philasande MxoliT: S. J. GrayF: 522124-2- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 90
VerdictC&D winner. Good second of 11 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 10/1) 90 days ago.
7. The Africa HouseJ: Jeffery SysterT: T. ZackeyF: 34886786- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2025. Below form sixth of 12 in minor event at this course (7f, good, 33/1) 14 days ago. Has good chance on form.- 9. Gran CanariaJ: Marco V'rensburgT: W/W MarwingF: 0662-6613
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictLatest win at Vaal in July. Good third of 7 in minor event (17/2) at this C&D (good) 18 days ago. - Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
8. Oklahoma SmokeshowJ: Muzi YeniT: F. P. HabibF: 1-3125322- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in February. Creditable second of 9 in minor event at this C&D (good, 13/2) 30 days ago. Others more persuasive.