4Racing Sun Chariot Handicap (Fillies And Mares)

Off time: 12:45 | Winning time: 2m 36.22s

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(5)

Opera Glass^b²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: G Lerena| T: Phillip Labuschagne| CD

11/2

C&D winner. 8/1, first run since leaving S. Moffatt when fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (9f, good) 23 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Form: 146335-

(3)

United Council⁵¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: S Khumalo| T: Robbie Sage| BF| C

5/1

Course winner. 3/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (9.9f, soft) 51 days ago. Up in trip.

Form: 043545-

(4)

Apache Fighter²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: M Yeni| T: Roy Magner| BF| CD

11/4

C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win here in October. 7/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this course (9f, good) 23 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.

Form: 372213-

(7)

Flying First Class²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Calvin Habib| T: David Nieuwenhuizen| CD

6/1

5-time course winner. Creditable third of 7 in minor event (33/1) at this course (15.9f, good) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Must improve.

Form: 805733-

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Special Charm^b²³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Philasande Mxoli| T: Paul Matchett| C| D

8/1

Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in September. Fourth of 7 in handicap (4/1) at this course (9f, good) 23 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.

Form: 219324-

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Namaqua Blossom²³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-8| J: Kaidan Brewer| T: Michael Nicholas Houdalakis

5/2

Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable second of 8 in handicap at this course (14.2f, good, 11/2) 23 days ago. Merits consideration.

Form: 565322-

(1)

Princess Kesh^b⁶⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-5| J: Kabelo Matsunyane| T: Heather Adamson

11/1

Latest win at Vaal in July. Ninth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Vaal (9f, good) 65 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Looks competitive on form.

Form: 143359-

Forecasts

Namaqua Blossom (5/2), Apache Fighter (11/4), United Council (5/1), Opera Glass (11/2), Flying First Class (6/1), Special Charm (8/1), Princess Kesh (11/1)

NAMAQUA BLOSSOM looks the one to be with, but can't afford for much to go wrong. Special Charm can also play a major part, while Princess Kesh also demands scrutiny.