SOLDIER'S EYE has marginally the best all-round profile. Majestic Palace seems the principal challenger, while Whafeef might have a say as well.
Soldiers Eye
Majestic Palace
Whafeef
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Soldiers Eye
J: Kobeli LihabaT: W. Marwing, South Africa
F: 75435025-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
C&D winner. 7/1, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (9f, soft) 26 days ago. First run for yard after leaving W. H. Marwing. Has good chance on form.
3. Whafeef
J: Philasande MxoliT: T. Zackey, South Africa
F: 7568724-2
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 9 in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good) 21 days ago. Back down in trip.
5. Confederate
J: Gavin LerenaT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 212212-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Vaal in November. Creditable second of 11 in minor event (17/10) at Vaal (7.3f, good to soft) 30 days ago.
6. We Are The Logans
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 63413444-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in October. 20/1, fourth of 5 in minor event at this C&D (good) 38 days ago. Not taken lightly.
7. Deception Pass
J: Ryan MungerT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 2221180-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in August. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft, 25/1) 12 days ago.
8. Majestic Palace
J: Craig ZackeyT: M/A Azzie, South Africa
F: 41/891617-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win here in July. 25/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Vaal (9f, good) 35 days ago.
9. Vesuvio
J: Nirvan NastiliT: T. Zackey, South Africa
F: 31544116-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
5-time course winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Vaal in August. Last of 6 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good, 10/1) 51 days ago. Back down in trip. Must improve.