Turffontein
Today, January 11, 2025Flat1m1f
Verdict
Verdict
EXPLOSIVE BOND has a very good chance. Thunee Playa is likely to be waiting in the wings if the selection fails to deliver, while None Other is in the hunt for minor honours.
Explosive Bond
Thunee Playa
None Other
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 8. Explosive BondJ: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South AfricaF: 60523223-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictCourse winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 15/10, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (11.9f, good) 26 days ago. Form choice. - 2. None OtherJ: Marco V'rensburgT: M. N. Houdalakis, South AfricaF: 36954395-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictCourse winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, 4 lengths fifth of 7 to White Pearl in Gr 2 at this course (8f, good) 26 days ago. Back up in trip. 
4. Second BaseJ: Chase MaujeanT: R. Klaasen, South AfricaF: 006/34704-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
Verdict7-time course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. 4¼ lengths fourth of 7 to Red Maple in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good, 7/1) 21 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
1. Crimson KingJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: B/J Crawford, South AfricaF: 35/301610-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictCourse winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good, 33/1) 42 days ago. First run for yard after leaving B. Crawford.
7. Breeze OverJ: Diego De GouveiaT: M/A Azzie, South AfricaF: 42288447-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictCourse winner. Creditable seventh of 12 in minor event at this course (15.9f, good, 16/1) 42 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Plenty to find on form.
6. ArumugamJ: Jarryd PennyT: J. S. Roux, South AfricaF: 4/9069056-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCourse winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, first run since leaving L. Karriem when 5 lengths sixth of 7 to Red Maple in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good) 21 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
- 3. Thunee PlayaJ: Kaidan BrewerT: L. Karriem, South AfricaF: 13161445-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictC&D winner. Four wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win here in October. 2/1, 4¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Red Maple in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good) 21 days ago. 
5. Red MapleJ: Serino MoodleyT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 91009751-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
- The Field