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TOP FLOOR is the one to overcome. Samuel Sharpe also makes the shortlist, while Euphrates might be tough to keep out of the minor places.
Top Floor
Samuel Sharpe
Euphrates
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Apache Son
J: Jeffery SysterT: T. Zackey
F: 70543714
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in September. 16/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Vaal (1¼m, good to soft) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to find on form.
3. Top Floor
J: Callan MurrayT: M/M de Kock
F: 9-2155
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
17/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (1m, good) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Standard bearer.
4. Euphrates
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. P. Peter
F: 05538154
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in August. Very good 3½ lengths fourth of 10 to Utsaah in minor event (10/1) at Vaal (1½m, good to soft) 16 days ago.
5. Utsaah
J: Keagan De MeloT: S. G. Tarry
F: 13955441
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Course winner. 9/2, career best when winning 10-runner minor event at Vaal (1½m, good to soft) 16 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6. Samuel Sharpe
J: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: F. P. Habib
F: 43212536
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Winner at Vaal in May. Bit below form 7¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Apache Son in handicap at Vaal (1½m, good to soft, 33/10) 23 days ago. Not taken lightly.
7. Epidaurus
J: Kendall MinnieT: W/W Marwing
F: 52223216
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Winner at Vaal in August. Creditable 7¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Utsaah in minor event at Vaal (1½m, good to soft, 10/1) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs a couple of these to falter.
8. Arumugam
J: Muzi YeniT: J. S. Roux
F: 80356728
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Forty five runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 10 in minor event at this course (9f, good, 7/2) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
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2. Futurewolff
J: Jarryd PennyT: H. E. Adamson
F: 71144485
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in April. 16/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at Vaal (1½m, good) 11 days ago. Difficult ask.