Turffontein
Today, January 18, 2025Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
ROYAL EDITION just about gets the nod in this field. Imperial Master has the strongest claims of the others, while Scarlett Pimpernel also commands respect.
Royal Edition
Imperial Master
Scarlett Pimpernel
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
10. Towers Of GoldJ: Muzi YeniT: P. F. Matchett, South AfricaF: 33231331-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictCourse winner. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Vaal (9.9f, good, 33/20) 37 days ago.
1. CaptainofthegreenJ: Piere StrydomT: F. P. Habib, South AfricaF: 0332/1116-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictCourse winner. Respectable sixth of 18 in handicap (6/1) at Vaal (7.3f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
8. ForgivenessJ: Gavin LerenaT: M. F. de Kock, South AfricaF: 48274113-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 77
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in October. 4/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good) 77 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.- 9. Royal EditionJ: Jason GatesT: P. P. Labuschagne, South AfricaF: 43315262-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictLatest win at Vaal in September. Good second of 7 in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good, 8/1) 28 days ago. - 3. Imperial MasterJ: Jeffery SysterT: S. T. Pettigrew, South AfricaF: 91323354-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictCourse winner. 25/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Vaal (9f, good) 30 days ago. 
7. LittlemarysunshineJ: Diego De GouveiaT: M. F. de Kock, South AfricaF: 46072207-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictC&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 20/1) 21 days ago. Shortlist material.
4. JordanJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 21077770-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictC&D winner. 25/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 11 in minor event at Vaal (7.3f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Back up in trip.
5. George HandelJ: Chase MaujeanT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 217/52088-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
Verdict40/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Plenty to find on form.
2. Rule BookJ: Raymond DanielsonT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 1/15317-99- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
Verdict6-time course winner. Seven wins from 25 Flat runs. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Last of 9 in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good) 16 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.- 6. Scarlett PimpernelJ: Trent MayhewT: M/A Azzie, South AfricaF: 73/354088-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictCourse winner. 100/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Vaal (9f, good) 30 days ago. Given a chance by the assessor. - Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
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