Vaal
Today, Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
JABARI THIMBA can win again. Bellerophon is a threat, while Olympian Gold is perhaps the most interesting of the others.
Jabari Thimba
Bellerophon
Olympian Gold
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
6. DrumnadrochitJ: Callan MurrayT: M/M de Kock, South AfricaF: 18- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
Verdict1 win from 2 runs this year. 5 lengths eighth of 15 to Hazy Dazy in Gr 3 (25/2) at Turffontein (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs a couple of these to falter.- 2. BellerophonJ: Mxolisi MbutoT: F. P. Habib, South AfricaF: 32194
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in September. 2/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (9f, soft) 37 days ago. Not taken lightly. 
5. LuwakJ: Gavin LerenaT: S. T. Pettigrew, South AfricaF: 331- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
Verdict1 win from 3 runs this year. 4/1, won 11-runner maiden at Turffontein (8f, good) 49 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Will find this tougher.- 3. Olympian GoldJ: Savanna ValjaloT: S. J. Gray, South AfricaF: 5221244
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictWinner at Turffontein in October. Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Turffontein (9f, soft) 16 days ago. Booking of Valjalo a plus. Solid claims. 
1. Palace AttackJ: Calvin HabibT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 445125- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in August. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (33/10) at Turffontein (8f, good) 11 days ago.
9. Peace TreatyJ: Malesela KatjediT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 66902255- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictSeventeen runs since last win in 2024. 33/10, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (9.9f, soft) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive.- 7. Jabari ThimbaJ: Muzi YeniT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 2661
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
Verdict18/10, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Turffontein (7.4f, good) 35 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 
4. Mocha FrappeJ: S'manga KhumaloT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 732480-44- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictCourse winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap (14/1) at Turffontein (8f, good) 25 days ago. Must improve.
8. LittlemisssplendidJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. Klaasen, South AfricaF: 31525259- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 79
Verdict4/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, soft) 79 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
10. Six Of AllJ: Philasande MxoliT: B. Webber, South AfricaF: 87081500- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictWinner at Turffontein in October. 25/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (9.9f, soft) 16 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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