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Verdict
Verdict
PIONEER SQUARE looks marginally the pick of this bunch in an open contest. Willy Meet Again is high up there among the others, while King's Express deserves some consideration as well.
Pioneer Square
Willy Meet Again
Kings Express
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. The Ultimate KingJ: Muzi YeniT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 11125113-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictCourse winner. Five wins from 10 runs last year. 8/1, good 2 lengths third of 20 to Mocha Blend in Gr 1 at Turffontein (9.9f, good to soft) 56 days ago. Others more persuasive.
2. ChoisaanadaJ: Mickaelle MichelT: E. Verdonese, South AfricaF: 0111404-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictThree wins from 9 runs last year. 19½ lengths last of 10 to Pressonregardless in listed race at Turffontein (8f, good to soft, 20/1) 13 days ago. Something to find on form.
3. AristotleJ: Calvin HabibT: A. G. Laird, South AfricaF: 1/3922404-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictCreditable fourth of 8 in minor event (16/1) at Turffontein (7f, good) 39 days ago. Back up in trip.- 4. Willy Meet AgainJ: Craig ZackeyT: M. N. Houdalakis, South AfricaF: 3/189654-4
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictCourse winner. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable 2 lengths fourth of 10 to Pressonregardless in listed race at Turffontein (8f, good to soft, 33/1) 13 days ago. Enters calculations. 
5. Buster BarnesJ: Callan MurrayT: M/M de Kock, South AfricaF: 111112/6-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict20/1, good length third of 10 to Pressonregardless in listed race at Turffontein (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago.- 6. Kings ExpressJ: Marco V'rensburgT: F. P. Habib, South AfricaF: 11428179-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictC&D winner. Seven wins from 25 Flat runs. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win at Turffontein in September. 20/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 44 days ago. 
7. Copper EagleJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: R. Klaasen, South AfricaF: 12885-2- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
Verdict14/10 and blinkered for 1st time, good 1¼ lengths second of 6 to Gerbera in minor event at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. On the upgrade recently.
8. GerberaJ: Philasande MxoliT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 4774823-1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
Verdict7/2, didn't need to be at best when winning 6-runner minor event at this C&D (good) 16 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Copper Eagle. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.- 9. Pioneer SquareJ: Serino MoodleyT: C/T Dawson, South AfricaF: 3/212116-3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictC&D winner. Three wins from 6 runs last year. First run since leaving C. Dawson when very good third of 7 in handicap at Turffontein (8f, good, 25/2) 23 days ago. Enters calculations. 
10. BakwenaJ: Keagan De MeloT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 7066143-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in October. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 9/2) 16 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.- Unnamed Favourite
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