SIGRID SWING couldn't satisfy backers last time, but edges it as the selection once again. Pomozelous is a sound alternative, while Ethical is another likely to be on the premises.
Sigrid Swing
Pomozelous
Ethical
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Duchess Of Paloma
J: Savanna ValjaloT: J. Crawford, South Africa
F: 44532111
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. 11/2, didn't need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at Turffontein (9f, soft) 14 days ago by 2 lengths from Scarlett Heart. Booking of Valjalo a plus.
3. Sigrid Swing
J: Calvin HabibT: H. van der Westhuizen, South Africa
F: 35002222
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Very good second of 12 in handicap (28/10) at this course (8.4f, soft) 37 days ago.
4. Ethical
J: Callan MurrayT: C/T Dawson, South Africa
F: 43253211
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
18/10, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 28 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Dawson. Not taken lightly.
1. Annewithan E
J: Gavin LerenaT: W. C. Marwing, South Africa
F: 21-917544
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in June. Creditable 2¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Duchess of Paloma in handicap (5/1) at Turffontein (9f, soft) 14 days ago.
5. Scarlett Heart
J: Muzi YeniT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 23241422
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in August. Creditable 2 lengths second of 10 to Duchess of Paloma in handicap (6/1) at Turffontein (9f, soft) 14 days ago.
8. Pomozelous
J: Philasande MxoliT: J. A. Soma, South Africa
F: 02783406
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 25/2, 3 lengths sixth of 9 to Ethical in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 28 days ago.
6. Rosy Lemon
J: S'manga KhumaloT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 81345468
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. 50/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 28 days ago. Difficult ask.
7. Pepper Tree
J: Kobeli LihabaT: W/W Marwing, South Africa
F: 72180399
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Winner at Scottsville in August. Blinkered for 1st time, 12¼ lengths ninth of 10 to Duchess of Paloma in handicap (7/1) at Turffontein (9f, soft) 14 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
9. Red Sparrow
J: Louis NhlapoT: B. Webber, South Africa
F: 41850777
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
eyeshields and tongue strap
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. 33/1, 11 lengths seventh of 10 to Duchess of Paloma in handicap at Turffontein (9f, soft) 14 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.