BAY EMPIRE failed to justify his position in the market last time but it was another sound effort and he looks the answer. Bloomington is the most realistic second preference, while Last Ginger is also in the running for some place money at least.
Bay Empire
Bloomington
Last Ginger
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Michael Faraday
J: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: G. J. Maroun
F: 2-7361840
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Turffontein in April. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 14 days ago.
3. Bloomington
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: F. P. Habib
F: 48-373472
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Thirty two runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 14 days ago. Merits consideration.
4. The Mightiest
J: Marco V'rensburgT: W/W Marwing
F: 14-080490
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap (100/1) at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 21 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
5. Six Of All
J: Trent MayhewT: B. Webber
F: 90388365
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
eyeshields and tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2025. Good fifth of 14 in handicap (25/2) at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 14 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6. Golden Aspen
J: Callan MurrayT: T. Spies
F: 61362593
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
5-time course winner. 20/1, good third of 16 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 35 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Booking of Murray a plus. Likely to continue in form.
7. Concordia
J: Jacey BotesT: F. Bronkhorst
F: 0-0836090
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 21 Flat runs. Tenth of 14 in handicap (100/1) at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 21 days ago.
8. Bay Empire
J: Kyle StrydomT: A. P. Peter
F: 04365223
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Turffontein (8f, good to soft, 91/100) 49 days ago. Enters calculations.
9. Prophet
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: T. Spies
F: 77048500
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. 25/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (8.4f, good) 7 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
10. Commander Of All
J: Chase MaujeanT: B. Webber
F: 42759943
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. 6/1, third of 12 in handicap at this course (9f, good) 30 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
11. Last Ginger
J: Diego De GouveiaT: W/W Marwing
F: 60-206970
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Sixteen runs since last win in 2025. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 21 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form.
12. Together Again
J: Jarryd PennyT: C. I. Jonker
F: 700-48900
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 73 Flat runs. Thirty runs since last win in 2024. Last of 16 in handicap at this course (7f, good, 66/1) 35 days ago.
13. King Bluetooth
J: Malesela KatjediT: C. I. Jonker
F: 70-670040
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2025. Tenth of 16 in handicap (40/1) at this course (7f, good) 35 days ago. Others have achieved more.