GAELIC DANCER continues to operate somewhere near current peak and is much the one to aim at. Sylvan Warrior is marginally preferred for second, while One Party could also get a look-in.
Gaelic Dancer
Sylvan Warrior
One Party
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
7. Sylvan Warrior
J: Gavin LerenaT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 66721
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Career best when winning 6-runner maiden at this C&D (good, 77/100) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Merits consideration.
1. Arilena
J: Piere StrydomT: M. Pandaram, South Africa
F: 154-26391
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
20/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 28 days ago.
8. Gaelic Dancer
J: Craig ZackeyT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 8255-8973
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Very good third of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Turffontein (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Not taken lightly.
3. In The Ether
J: Jeffery SysterT: G. J. Maroun, South Africa
F: 84561-481
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
79
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Won 9-runner handicap (33/10) at this C&D (good) 79 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
9. Inafix
J: Calvin HabibT: C. Binda, South Africa
F: 731518-61
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap (14/1) at Turffontein (5f, good) 54 days ago. Others more persuasive.
5. Lonely As A Cloud
J: S'manga KhumaloT: C. Dawson, South Africa
F: 5561-5737
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Winner at Turffontein in December. Respectable 3¼ lengths seventh of 13 to Arilena in handicap at this C&D (good, 16/1) 28 days ago.
2. One Party
J: Girish Samo-BurthiaT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 535-39203
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Respectable third of 6 in handicap at Turffontein (6f, good to soft, 7/1) 18 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
10. Phala Millions
J: Malesela KatjediT: B. Webber, South Africa
F: 590-96151
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Improved on recent efforts to win 15-runner handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good to soft, 10/1) 19 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6. Princess Lola
J: Dennis SchwarzT: R. R. Magner, South Africa
F: 21740255-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
205
Verdict
Course winner. 16/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Turffontein (7.2f, good). Off 6 months. Significantly down in trip.
4. Wings Of Nike
J: Kobeli LihabaT: S. M. Naidoo, South Africa
F: 4/47618-90
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
5-time C&D winner. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good, 100/1) 70 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
11. Together Again
J: Philasande MxoliT: J. A. Visser, South Africa
F: 4-0256800
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 52 Flat runs. 50/1, 6½ lengths tenth of 15 to Phala Millions in handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
12. Bregardt
J: Jarryd PennyT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 83097-099
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 30 Flat runs. 40/1, last of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Back down in trip. Very hard to make a case for.