Greyville
Today, May 24, 2025Flat1m3f
Verdict
Verdict
BLACKBERRY MALT looks to have more or less the best credentials but can't afford for much to go wrong. Twenty Drachma's seems the principal danger, while Field Marshal is another that merits respect.
Blackberry Malt
Twenty Drachmas
Field Marshal
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Shoot The RapidsJ: Craig ZackeyT: F. Robinson, South AfricaF: 79522-216- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Scottsville in April. Creditable 4¼ lengths sixth of 14 to Selukwe in Gr 3 at this course (9.4f, good, 14/1) 14 days ago. Back up in trip.
7. Holding ThumbsJ: Sean VealeT: G. S. Kotzen, South AfricaF: 1631-2110- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict6/1, 9¼ lengths twelfth of 14 to Selukwe in Gr 3 at this course (9.4f, good) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
8. Marauding HordeJ: Callan MurrayT: M/M de Kock, South AfricaF: 66-851252- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictFive wins from 17 Flat runs. Creditable neck second of 6 to Let's Go Now in Gr 2 (33/10) at Turffontein (9.9f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.- 3. Field MarshalJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: F. Robinson, South AfricaF: 321-52414
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in April. 2/1, fourth of 6 in minor event at Greyville (9.9f, AW) 17 days ago. Up in trip. - 1. Blackberry MaltJ: Cole DickenT: G. S. Kotzen, South AfricaF: 21275-522
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictCourse winner. Creditable second of 6 in minor event at Greyville (9.9f, AW, 9/4) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Shortlist material. 
4. Future SwingJ: Richard FourieT: J. S. Snaith, South AfricaF: 104254-48- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. 7/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable 6¼ lengths eighth of 14 to Selukwe in Gr 3 at this course (9.4f, good) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Must improve.- 5. Twenty DrachmasJ: Philasande MxoliT: S. T. Pettigrew, South AfricaF: 239-62345
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictFourteen runs since last win in 2024. Bit below form 8½ lengths fifth of 10 to Taxhaven in listed race (7/1) at Turffontein (15.9f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Enters calculations. 
6. Duke Of AfricaJ: Mathew ThackerayT: F. Robinson, South AfricaF: 3413-8165- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictLatest win here in January. 11 lengths fifth of 7 to Shoot The Rapids in minor event (14/1) at Scottsville (11.9f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Plenty to find on form.- Unnamed Favourite
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