Vaal
Today, January 21, 2025Flat1m3f
Verdict
Verdict
ROMEO'S MAGIC can come out on top. Only A Poet seems the most likely to take advantage if the selection fails to deliver, while Flag Bearer commands a second look as well.
Romeos Magic
Only A Poet
Flag Bearer
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 2. Only A PoetJ: Kobeli LihabaT: W. Marwing, South AfricaF: 3/1486242-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictTongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 9/4) 28 days ago. First run for yard after leaving W. H. Marwing. - 5. Flag BearerJ: Craig ZackeyT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 23137221-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
Verdict4-time course winner. 2/1, won 9-runner handicap at this course (9f, good) 33 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. - 6. Romeos MagicJ: Gavin LerenaT: B. Warren, South AfricaF: 14763744-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictCourse winner. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 8/1) 28 days ago. Booking of Lerena a plus. Merits consideration. 
3. Nuclear ForceJ: Trent MayhewT: E. Verdonese, South AfricaF: 137278-44- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictFourth of 7 in handicap () at this C&D (good) 19 days ago.
7. Mo MentJ: Jason GatesT: B. Webber, South AfricaF: 86577341-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
Verdict5/1, won 7-runner maiden at this C&D (good) 31 days ago.
9. UltimissimoJ: Malesela KatjediT: J. S. Roux, South AfricaF: 41505709-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictCourse winner. 100/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Uphill task.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
1. Silvanos SongJ: Philasande MxoliT: T. Zackey, South AfricaF: 4/945621-1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
4. Storm AheadJ: Raymond DanielsonT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 34331687-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictWinner at Turffontein in November. Seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 16/1) 28 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form.
8. Rainy SeasonJ: Nathan KlinkT: W. Marwing, South AfricaF: 07453467-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45