HOC EST VITA has leading claims down in class. American Beauty is a big threat, while Pearl In Her Crown may be the one for third.
Hoc Est Vita
American Beauty
Pearl In Her Crown
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Into Dancing
J: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: S. T. Pettigrew
F: 414-23211
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (9.9f, good, 5/4) 58 days ago. Back down in trip.
2. American Beauty
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. P. Peter
F: 810-57121
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (7f, good, 6/1) 14 days ago. Merits consideration.
3. Fire In Her Soul
J: Philasande MxoliT: M. N. Houdalakis
F: 31301-565
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good, 7/1) 23 days ago. Something to find on form.
4. Merryweather
J: Keagan De MeloT: J. J. van Vuuren
F: 1333-1004
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
C&D winner. 10/1, good fourth of 9 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good) 37 days ago.
5. Lava Lamp
J: Calvin HabibT: R. Klaasen
F: 15830-089
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Course winner. Last of 9 in handicap (125/1) at Vaal (7f, good) 37 days ago. Others have achieved more.
6. Sikeloi
J: Marco V'rensburgT: E. Verdonese
F: 052-17822
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 5/1) 30 days ago. Others more persuasive.
7. Boom Boom
J: Chase MaujeanT: F. Bronkhorst
F: 56415466
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Greyville in March. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Vaal (9.9f, good, 14/1) 9 days ago. Back down in trip. Merits consideration.
8. Hoc Est Vita
J: Muzi YeniT: X/C Spies
F: 8452815
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in June. 125/1, very good 6 lengths fifth of 10 to Marchland in Gr 2 at Greyville (8f, good) 13 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Makes handicap debut.
9. Glamorous Lady
J: Kobeli LihabaT: W. C. Marwing
F: 7655-4620
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Last of 10 in handicap at Vaal (8.4f, good, 25/2) 51 days ago. Others more persuasive.
10. Pearl In Her Crown
J: Jarryd PennyT: F. Bronkhorst
F: 27879218
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 20/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good) 9 days ago. Can make presence felt.