SKY PILLAR ROCK just about gets the nod in this company. Instant Attraction looks the best back-up if the selection underperforms, while Casus Belli could well have a say too.
Sky Pillar Rock
Instant Attraction
Casus Belli
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Nkwenkwezi
J: Calvin HabibT: C. Binda, South Africa
F: 22601116
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
C&D winner. 3 wins from 17 runs this year. Latest win here in November. Last of 6 in handicap (28/10) at this C&D (good) 5 days ago.
2. One More Star
J: Callan MurrayT: A. G. Laird, South Africa
F: 1-2960077
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Seventh of 12 in handicap at Turffontein (7.2f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Difficult ask.
3. Sky Pillar Rock
J: Savanna ValjaloT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 48632531
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (14/10) at this course (9f, good) 12 days ago.
4. Banha Bridge
J: Gavin LerenaT: C/T Dawson, South Africa
F: 34433564
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
4-time course winner. Good fourth of 8 in handicap (20/1) at this course (11.9f, good) 49 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Dawson. Becoming well treated.
5. Eiffel Tower
J: Philasande MxoliT: S. J. Gray, South Africa
F: 47679727
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Course winner. 6/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 40 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
7. Pretty Analia
J: S'manga KhumaloT: F. Bronkhorst, South Africa
F: 48634766
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Course winner. 14/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive.
8. Casus Belli
J: Rachel VennikerT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 87777433
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. 13/2, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 21 days ago.
9. Instant Attraction
J: Chase MaujeanT: C. Mayhew, South Africa
F: 24674258
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.4f, soft, 25/2) 42 days ago. Not taken lightly.
10. Full Go
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: B. B. Ruiters, South Africa
F: 03520700
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Three wins from 65 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2024. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Turffontein (9.9f, soft) 21 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.