Turffontein
Today, April 26, 2025Flat6f
Verdict
Verdict
OBSIDIAN is in decent form right now and has fair claims. Guerilla Warfare could be the toughest opponent, while Written In Stone merits respect also.
Obsidian
Guerilla Warfare
Written In Stone
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. ObsidianJ: S'manga KhumaloT: J. J. van Vuuren, South AfricaF: 5332-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictCareer best when winning 7-runner maiden (15/10) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Merits consideration. 
5. Unsolved RiddleJ: Andrew FortuneT: G. J. Maroun, South AfricaF: 05023316-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 158
VerdictLatest win at Durbanville in October. 5/2, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kenilworth (7f, good). Off 158 days. First run for yard after leaving L. Gila. Others more persuasive.
9. Oriental BouquetJ: Chase MaujeanT: G. J. Maroun, South AfricaF: 9507-0545- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictSeventeen runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Vaal (6f, good) 32 days ago.
4. Sheets And GogglesJ: Craig ZackeyT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 5536-4105- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictC&D winner. Winner here in March. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good to soft, 20/1) 11 days ago.- 3. Guerilla WarfareJ: Muzi YeniT: S. J. Gray, South AfricaF: 064-56346
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictCourse winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. 2/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good) 9 days ago. Chance on old form. 
8. Sail The SkyJ: Gavin LerenaT: C. I. Jonker, South AfricaF: 23322366- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictC&D winner. 4/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Shortlist material.- 7. Written In StoneJ: Jason GatesT: B. Webber, South AfricaF: 273-51862
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win at Vaal in January. Good second of 10 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good, 40/1) 32 days ago. 
2. Golden AspenJ: Marco V'rensburgT: T. Spies, South AfricaF: 6763-6787- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictThree wins from 20 runs last year. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Vaal (7f, good to soft, 25/2) 11 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Very hard to make a case for.
10. BregardtJ: Girish Samo-BurthiaT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 683097-09- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictOne win from 29 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 50/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Uphill task.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
6. Circus LightsJ: Philasande MxoliT: G. J. Maroun, South AfricaF: 2060148-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 90