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Verdict
Verdict
TROJAN HORSE could be ready for a big run. Ideal Summer is another who could play a major part in proceedings, while Samuel Sharpe might be worth siding with for third.
Trojan Horse
Ideal Summer
Samuel Sharpe
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. DreadnoughtJ: Calvin HabibT: C. BindaF: 2321- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict3/10, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner maiden at Vaal (9f, good) 28 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs a couple of these to falter.
2. ProperJ: Keagan De MeloT: J. A. SomaF: 0-412- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictCourse winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner here in May. 10/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good) 35 days ago. Up in trip.
3. Military MovesJ: Kyle StrydomT: R. R. SageF: 92608754- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 117
Verdict8/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, good). Off 117 days. Booking of Strydom a plus.- 4. Ideal SummerJ: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: A. G. LairdF: 03409573
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2025. 14/1, good third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 26 days ago. 
5. Rock My BoatJ: Malesela KatjediT: C. I. JonkerF: 37225919- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in October. Ninth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Vaal (8f, good) 7 days ago.- 6. Samuel SharpeJ: Tristan GoddenT: F. P. HabibF: 21253635
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictCreditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (11.9f, good, 5/1) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Not taken lightly. 
7. American RebelJ: Kendall MinnieT: W. C. MarwingF: 70-665675- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictCourse winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2025. 125/1, creditable 6¾ lengths fifth of 11 to Rock My Boat in handicap at this C&D (good) 26 days ago. Difficult ask.
9. Peace TreatyJ: Mickaelle MichelT: S. G. TarryF: 00621666- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win at Vaal in September. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (11.9f, good, 10/1) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Has work to do.- 10. Trojan HorseJ: Callan MurrayT: M/M de KockF: 315
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictCourse winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner here in June. 4/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 33 days ago. Well handicapped. 
11. Cover ChargeJ: Trent MayhewT: X/C SpiesF: 35932510- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 98
VerdictWinner at Vaal in July. 7/2, last of 10 in handicap at Vaal (9.9f, good). Off 98 days. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Not taken lightly.
12. Diesels ShadowJ: Raymond DanielsonT: E. VerdoneseF: 00655465- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 68
Verdict3-time C&D winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good, 17/2) 68 days ago. Must improve.- Unnamed Favourite
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8. Hats MamboJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. P. PeterF: 0-153336- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14