Turffontein
Tomorrow, March 15, 2025Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
RADICCHIO improved greatly last time and is a major player. Tamarisk Tree also makes the shortlist, while Champagne Cocktail also demands respect.
Radicchio
Tamarisk Tree
Champagne Cocktail
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Purple PitcherJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. Klaasen, South AfricaF: 703852-52- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 123
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict5-time course winner. Seven wins from 20 Flat runs. Creditable 2 lengths second of 7 to Son of Raj in Gr 3 (5/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 28 days ago. Difficult ask.
2. HotarubiJ: S'manga KhumaloT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 275850-91- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict9/4, didn't need to be at best when winning 8-runner minor event at this course (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Uphill task.- 3. RadicchioJ: Philasande MxoliT: B. D. Botes, South AfricaF: 21115-144
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictCourse winner. Eight wins from 24 Flat runs. Six wins from 14 runs last year. 4 lengths fourth of 7 to Son of Raj in Gr 3 at this C&D (good to soft, 10/1) 28 days ago. Expected to be bang there. - 4. Tamarisk TreeJ: Muzi YeniT: R. R. Sage, South AfricaF: 862223-11
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 7-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
Verdict4-time course winner. 18/10, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at this course (9.9f, good) 42 days ago. Enters calculations. - 5. Champagne CocktailJ: Malesela KatjediT: M/M de Kock, South AfricaF: 11/77678-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 7-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictC&D winner. First run since leaving M. F. De Kock when very good second of 12 in handicap (25/2) at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. 
6. Master ChristmasJ: Kaidan BrewerT: M. N. Houdalakis, South AfricaF: 311282-74- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 7-12
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictFour wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win at Vaal in September. 8/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago.
7. La MoohalJ: Jarryd PennyT: T. Zackey, South AfricaF: 1/215851-9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 7-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictC&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 11/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good) 16 days ago.
8. Royal EditionJ: Nathan KlinkT: P. P. Labuschagne, South AfricaF: 15262-368- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 7-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictEighth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good) 16 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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