SOLDIER'S EYE formwise holds a healthy advantage and tops the shortlist . Blue Horizon makes most appeal among the remainder, while Explosive Bond might be worth siding with for third.
Soldiers Eye
Blue Horizon
Explosive Bond
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Marys Greenlight
J: Andrew FortuneT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 193441-83
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable third of 9 in minor event at this course (8f, good, 10/1) 48 days ago. First run for yard after leaving M. F. De Kock. Easy to look elsewhere.
2. Just Be Lekker
J: S'manga KhumaloT: C. Dawson, South Africa
F: 45311-940
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Last of 12 in minor event (25/2) at this course (5.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Back up in trip.
3. Explosive Bond
J: Wesley MarwingT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 523223-24
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 17/2, 6½ lengths fourth of 7 to Littlemarysunshine in listed race at this course (11.9f, good) 48 days ago. Significantly down in trip.
4. Soldiers Eye
J: Calvin HabibT: W. Marwing, South Africa
F: 5435025-5
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
Course winner. Fifth of 7 in handicap (20/1) at this course (8f, good) 51 days ago. First run for yard after leaving W. H. Marwing. Shortlist material.
5. Blue Horizon
J: Kobeli LihabaT: W. Marwing, South Africa
F: 1268571-6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
C&D winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win here in December. Sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good, 25/2) 37 days ago. First run for yard after leaving W. H. Marwing.
7. Pointer
J: Chase MaujeanT: A. G. Laird, South Africa
F: 12213-556
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Last of 6 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good, 4/1) 18 days ago.
8. Oxalis Gold
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 2215180-5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in October. First run since leaving M. F. De Kock when fifth of 6 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good, 25/1) 18 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
9. My Lady Soul
J: Muzi YeniT: A. G. Laird, South Africa
F: 0539480-1
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Course winner. 25/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Vaal (8f, good) 46 days ago. Enters calculations.