Turffontein
Today, April 26, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
MELECH is holding his form well and sets the bar. Chyavana is hard to ignore if looking elsewhere, while Truth merits respect also.
Melech
Chyavana
Truth
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 4. TruthJ: Muzi YeniT: C. Dawson, South AfricaF: 18072-511
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 61
Verdict4-time course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 28/10, career best when winning 8-runner Gr 3 at this course (5.5f, good to soft) 61 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Chocolate Soldier. 
3. Pistol PeteJ: Richard FourieT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 510221-58- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict4-time course winner. Five wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 16/1, 2¾ lengths eighth of 12 to William Robertson in Gr 1 at this course (5f, soft) 28 days ago.- 1. MelechJ: Gavin LerenaT: R. R. Magner, South AfricaF: 046453-16
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 119
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict4-time course winner. 20/1 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable 2½ lengths sixth of 12 to William Robertson in Gr 1 at this course (5f, soft) 28 days ago. Not taken lightly. 
2. Mount PilatusJ: Calvin HabibT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 421411-61- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
Verdict3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. First run since leaving P. F. Matchett when career best when winning 8-runner minor event (28/10) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. Difficult ask.
9. Chasing HappinessJ: S'manga KhumaloT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 313111-57- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 84
Verdict5-time course winner. Four wins from 7 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Respectable seventh of 12 in minor event at this course (5f, good, 7/1) 84 days ago.- 7. ChyavanaJ: Chase MaujeanT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 3/531801-3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict6-time course winner. Eight wins from 23 Flat runs. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Creditable third of 6 in handicap at this course (5f, good, 4/1) 14 days ago. 
8. Magic TattooJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 71033-286- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. 15/4, last of 6 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 14 days ago.
5. Mrs BrowningJ: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 126750-08- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
Verdict4-time C&D winner. Six wins from 21 Flat runs. 25/2, 11¾ lengths last of 8 to Mount Pilatus in minor event at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
6. Taxi To The MoonJ: Andrew FortuneT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 1235-8710- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictC&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. Latest win here in March. 9 lengths tenth of 12 to William Robertson in Gr 1 (40/1) at this course (5f, soft) 28 days ago. Form choice.- Unnamed Favourite
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