TOP DIVISION could be the one to be on. Antonio Gaudi is a threat, while Fully Loaded deserves some consideration too.
Top Division
Antonio Gaudi
Fully Loaded
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Xenophon
J: S'manga KhumaloT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 32312122
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Turffontein in October. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (2/1) at Turffontein (5f, good) 25 days ago.
2. Mister Wilson
J: Calvin HabibT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 41631
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. 5/2, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 56 days ago by neck from Antonio Gaudi. Others more persuasive.
4. Fully Loaded
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 63325322
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2024. 5/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good) 25 days ago.
8. Super Awesome
J: Muzi YeniT: R. R. Magner, South Africa
F: 41495216
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
68
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Turffontein in September. Sixth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Turffontein (6f, good) 68 days ago.
11. Bright And Brazen
J: Callan MurrayT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 51267244
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Shortlist material.
10. Longsword
J: Malesela KatjediT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 47585566
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Course winner. 10/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good) 25 days ago. Now below last winning mark.
1. Ensuing
J: Hennie GreylingT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 95711200
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Latest win at Turffontein in July. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good, 20/1) 11 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6. Cian The Conqueror
J: Dennis SchwarzT: W. C. Marwing, South Africa
F: 79058207
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
103
Verdict
C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Turffontein (6f, good, 25/1). Off 103 days. Must improve.
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3. Believe In Fate
J: Chase MaujeanT: J. A. Soma, South Africa
F: 310-0
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
14/1, 4½ lengths eleventh of 12 to Antonio Gaudi in handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 2 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
9. Antonio Gaudi
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 25-155221
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. 25/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 2 days ago.
5. Top Division
J: Gavin LerenaT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 1243444
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Turffontein (5f, good, 9/4) 2 days ago. Not taken lightly.