Turffontein
Tomorrow, February 24, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
PISTOL PETE looks to have narrowly the best credentials. Rodeo Drive is tough to ignore if looking elsewhere, while Zanthar is another that should go well.
Pistol Pete
Rodeo Drive
Zanthar
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Chocolate SoldierJ: Ryan MungerT: T. Spies, South AfricaF: 1592331-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
Verdict9/2, creditable fourth of 12 in minor event at this course (5f, good) 23 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.- 2. Pistol PeteJ: Gavin LerenaT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 13510221-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 58
Verdict4-time course winner. Five wins from 10 runs last year. Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner Gr 3 at this course (5f, soft, 13/10) 58 days ago by short head from Nettleton. Merits consideration. 
3. TruthJ: Muzi YeniT: C. Dawson, South AfricaF: 118072-51- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictTwo wins from 6 runs last year. Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner minor event (2/1) at this course (7f, good) 29 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
4. DantonfromsandtonJ: Piere StrydomT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 511297-39- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictCourse winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. 13¼ lengths ninth of 11 to Parisian Walkway in Gr 2 at this course (8f, good, 20/1) 23 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.
5. Karate KidJ: -T: P. F. Matchett, South AfricaF: 211713-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 58
VerdictCourse winner. Three wins from 6 runs last year. 33/10, respectable 4 lengths third of 9 to Chocolate Soldier in minor event at this course (5f, soft) 58 days ago. Difficult ask.
6. Lead The ChargeJ: Raymond DanielsonT: M/A Azzie, South AfricaF: 2414133-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in August. 10/1, last of 8 in minor event at this course (7f, good) 16 days ago. Back down in trip.- 7. Rodeo DriveJ: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 2/212126-3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictCourse winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 7/2, good 3 lengths third of 7 to Almond Sea in listed race at this course (5.8f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Merits consideration. 
8. RondeboschJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 42124-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 58
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in October. 8/1, respectable 5½ lengths fourth of 9 to Chocolate Soldier in minor event at this course (5f, soft) 58 days ago. Plenty to find on form.- 9. ZantharJ: Philasande MxoliT: M/A Azzie, South AfricaF: 155373-34
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. 25/1, fourth of 7 in minor event at this course (5.8f, good) 16 days ago. - Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
10. King Of KildareJ: Kobeli LihabaT: R. R. Magner, South AfricaF: 1/2642-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 247