CATFISH is highest rated of these and will be tough to beat. Gunboat might be the answer to second place, while Lovable is another to bear in mind.
Catfish
Gunboat
Lovable
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Var Park
J: Dezahn LouwT: G. J. Maroun
F: 82385/611-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
476
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. 14/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D (good). Off 15 months. Uphill task.
2. El Zani
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. P. Peter
F: 210
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
86
Verdict
C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner here in February. 10/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 86 days ago.
3. Lovable
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry
F: 4-102412
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in May. Respectable second of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Turffontein (5f, good) 14 days ago.
4. Catfish
J: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: F. P. Habib
F: 2-2322151
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
11/10, didn't need to be at best when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 30 days ago. Sets the benchmark.
5. Ice Dragon
J: Trent MayhewT: G. J. Maroun
F: 1000-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
191
Verdict
Course winner. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good, 66/1). Off 6 months. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving S. J. Gray.
6. Raining Rubies
J: Wesley MarwingT: H. van der Westhuizen
F: 7190340-0
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
4-time course winner. 7¾ lengths last of 13 to Lovable in handicap at this C&D (good, 66/1) 42 days ago.
7. Blindfire
J: Kyle StrydomT: A. P. Peter
F: 31230644
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Turffontein (5f, good, 17/2) 14 days ago.
8. Gunboat
J: Marco V'rensburgT: W/W Marwing
F: 03-793172
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in May. 25/2, creditable second of 14 in handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 18 days ago.
9. Hammer Blow
J: Gavin LerenaT: R. R. Magner
F: 54-034213
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in May. Creditable 3¾ lengths third of 13 to Catfish in handicap (25/1) at this C&D (good) 30 days ago.
10. Bumps Last Grind
J: Jeffery SysterT: F. Bronkhorst
F: 221206-89
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
8¾ lengths ninth of 13 to Catfish in handicap (66/1) at this C&D (good) 30 days ago. Uphill task.