Vaal
Tomorrow, December 12, 2024Flat1m1f
Verdict
Verdict
JAPANESE MAPLE has fewer question marks about him than the others but has next to no margin for error. Whispers Of War seems the primary danger, while Ryan's Dream is another with the potential to figure.
Japanese Maple
Whispers Of War
Ryans Dream
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Al AkhtaarJ: Dennis SchwarzT: B. B. Ruiters, South AfricaF: 7-461760- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictCourse winner. Last of 11 in handicap (50/1) at this course (8.4f, good) 56 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
2. Guy AlexanderJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: C. J. Lensley, South AfricaF: 58221141- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
Verdict3 wins from 18 runs this year. Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap (3/1) at this course (9f, good) 21 days ago.
3. Towers Of GoldJ: Craig ZackeyT: P. F. Matchett, South AfricaF: 3323133- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictWinner at Turffontein in September. Third of 4 in minor event at Turffontein (8f, good, 20/1) 9 days ago. Up in trip.- 4. Whispers Of WarJ: Trent MayhewT: T. Spies, South AfricaF: 06594464
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 51
VerdictC&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Turffontein (9f, good) 51 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. 
5. Romeos MagicJ: Nathan KlinkT: B. Warren, South AfricaF: 07147637- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win at Turffontein in July. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Turffontein (9.9f, good, 25/2) 9 days ago.- 6. Ryans DreamJ: Raymond DanielsonT: M/A Azzie, South AfricaF: 528976-24
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 236
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2022. 25/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Turffontein (9f, good). Off 7 months. - 7. Japanese MapleJ: Louis NhlapoT: W. C. Marwing, South AfricaF: 22102689
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictWinner at Turffontein in July. 33/1, last of 9 in handicap at this course (8.4f, good) 37 days ago. Shortlist material. - Unnamed Favourite
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