BIG UNIT was much improved in his most recent start compared to the run before and is the one to beat starting out for a leading yard. Cold Shine is the obvious danger, while Longsword can't be ruled out of it either.
Big Unit
Cold Shine
Longsword
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Cold Shine
J: Callan MurrayT: M/M de Kock
F: 60799-114
Price History:
2.50
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Course winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at Turffontein (5.8f, good, 28/10) 47 days ago. Back up in trip. Enters calculations.
3. Big Unit
J: Jeffery SysterT: M/M de Kock
F: 4/6462453-
Price History:
5.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
236
Verdict
4/1, creditable third of 19 in handicap at this course (7.3f, good). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving J. Crawford.
8. Longsword
J: Keagan De MeloT: S. G. Tarry
F: 33927516
Price History:
5.50
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Course winner. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good, 25/2) 12 days ago. Booking of De Melo a plus. Likely to be on the premises on pick of form.
9. Gunboat
J: Kyle StrydomT: W/W Marwing
F: 93172598
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in May. Last of 8 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good, 33/1) 23 days ago. Booking of Strydom a plus. Given a chance by the handicapper.
2. Fair Proposal
J: Gavin LerenaT: R. R. Magner
F: 80-214448
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
C&D winner. 10/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 49 days ago.
5. After Hours
J: Jason GatesT: S. J. Gray
F: 60-060832
Price History:
10.00
Age:
9
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. 66/1, very good second of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (8f, good) 12 days ago. Uphill task.
6. Sea Shanty
J: Calvin HabibT: R. Klaasen
F: 39465-015
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Turffontein in June. Fifth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Turffontein (7f, good) 23 days ago.
1. Turbo Power
J: Malesela KatjediT: S. G. Tarry
F: 46-948861
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Turffontein (5.8f, good, 14/1) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
7. Onceinabluemoon
J: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett
F: 63424106
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in March. 66/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good) 19 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.