Scottsville
Tomorrow, February 24, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
ONE SMART COOKIE came up short when prominent in the market last time, but edges it as the selection once again. Colorado Creek could give the selection most to think about, while Littleblackgem is in the running for a share of the minor money.
One Smart Cookie
Colorado Creek
Littleblackgem
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Emerald GreenJ: Dennis SchwarzT: L. W. Goosen, South AfricaF: 152961-18- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictThree wins from 18 runs last year. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (5.5f, good to soft, 6/1) 22 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
2. Rafeefs ChoiceJ: Serino MoodleyT: W. A. Nel, South AfricaF: 47233410-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 78
VerdictLatest win at Greyville in October. 9 lengths tenth of 13 to Emerald Green in handicap at this C&D (good, 6/1) 78 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
3. Miss LadyaterixJ: Brevan PlaatjiesT: Y. Govender, South AfricaF: 81400-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 78
VerdictCourse winner. Well-beaten last of 13 to Emerald Green in handicap (20/1) at this C&D (good) 78 days ago.- 4. One Smart CookieJ: Tristan GoddenT: M. N. Prinsloo, South AfricaF: 6124343-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictC&D winner. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at this course (5.5f, good to soft, 4/1) 22 days ago. Can make presence felt. 
5. GlamorzJ: Muzi YeniT: P. V. Lafferty, South AfricaF: 658210-85- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictWinner at Greyville in October. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Greyville (6f, AW, 20/1) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive.- 6. Colorado CreekJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: S. S. Ngcobo, South AfricaF: 072351-24
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictLatest win at Greyville in December. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (6/1) at this course (8f, soft) 15 days ago. Back down in trip. 
7. UbukhwebezanaJ: Sean VealeT: M. J. Odendaal, South AfricaF: 4311887-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
Verdict16/1, creditable 2½ lengths fifth of 15 to Emerald Green in handicap at this C&D (good) 36 days ago.
8. AmafortJ: Siphesihle HlengwaT: M. L. Roberts, South AfricaF: 621-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictOne win from 3 runs last year. Winner at Greyville in November. 8 lengths eleventh of 15 to Emerald Green in handicap at this C&D (good, 13/2) 36 days ago. Difficult ask.- 9. LittleblackgemJ: Rachel VennikerT: M. L. Roberts, South AfricaF: 2407316-0
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in November. Tenth of 14 in handicap (25/2) at this course (5.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Merits consideration. 
10. Tara StarJ: Mxolisi MbutoT: D. W. Moore, South AfricaF: 91/220496-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 57
VerdictC&D winner. 8/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 57 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.- Unnamed Favourite
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