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Verdict
Verdict
RAFA BAY is in a rich vein of form and makes plenty of appeal once more. Esquevelle is preferred for the forecast, while Palace Revolt looks third best.
Rafa Bay
Esquevelle
Palace Revolt
R7 1200m Hcap
R7 1200m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Theatre Of LifeJ: Rachel VennikerT: P/J Vermeulen, South AfricaF: 5110/70-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
Verdict100/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 23 days ago. Others have achieved more.- 2. EsquevelleJ: Savanna ValjaloT: C. Binda, South AfricaF: 50/880343-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
Verdict3-time C&D winner. Good third of 12 in handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good, 16/1) 39 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 
3. EnsuingJ: Gavin LerenaT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 57112003-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictLatest win at Turffontein in July. 25/1, good third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
5. Antonio GaudiJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. Klaasen, South AfricaF: 25/155221-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictTwo wins from 6 runs last year. 25/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 30 days ago.
6. Winstons WonderJ: Jeffery SysterT: S. T. Pettigrew, South AfricaF: 3212-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 77
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in September. 7/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 77 days ago.
7. SutherlandJ: Philasande MxoliT: S. T. Pettigrew, South AfricaF: 312/47546-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 63
Verdict15/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 63 days ago. Others more persuasive.
8. Silver LongswordJ: Ryan MungerT: R. R. Magner, South AfricaF: 783318-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 112
VerdictWinner at Turffontein in August. 20/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (soft). Off 112 days. Something to find on form.- 9. Palace RevoltJ: S'manga KhumaloT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 2555973-6
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2024. 8/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Has good chance on form. - Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 4. Rafa BayJ: Mickaelle MichelT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 0/2831132-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in October. 9/4, good second of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (5f, good) 19 days ago.