NORTH STAR can win again. Dupont Emerald might be the answer to second spot, while Iona Castle can fight it out for minor honours.
North Star
Dupont Emerald
Iona Castle
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Montelena
J: Stallone NaidooT: D. G. Smith
F: 34558-752
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
119
Verdict
Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2025. Very good second of 10 in handicap (16/1) at this course (8f). Off 119 days.
2. Lady Bomber
J: Wayne AgrellaT: T. J. Laing
F: 221-11451
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
4-time course winner. 3 wins from 5 runs this year. 11/2, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this course (7f) 58 days ago by head from North Star. Others more persuasive.
3. Lotus Silk
J: Aldo DomeyerT: A. C. Greeff
F: 18-214463
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Latest win here in April. 14/1, respectable third of 8 in minor event at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Enters calculations.
4. Genovefa
J: Chase MaujeanT: K. Mitchley
F: 62-131121
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
5-time course winner. Five wins from 17 Flat runs. 4 wins from 6 runs this year. 8/1, career best when winning 10-runner minor event at this course (6f) 28 days ago. Something to find on form.
5. Desert Cloud
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. G. Smith
F: 13312539
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in February. 80/1, 5¾ lengths ninth of 12 to Anotherdanceforme in listed race at this course (8f) 42 days ago. Difficult ask.
6. North Star
J: Kyle StrydomT: A. C. Greeff
F: 23266231
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (6f, 6/1) 28 days ago. Booking of Strydom a plus. Likely to continue in form.
7. Dupont Emerald
J: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff
F: 32112646
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in May. 20/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at this course (6f) 7 days ago.
8. Iona Castle
J: Yuzae RamzanT: D. G. Smith
F: 332-23101
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. First run since leaving J. Crawford when career best when winning 12-runner minor event at this course (6f, 7/1) 49 days ago.
9. Pomerol
J: Malesela KatjediT: T. J. Laing
F: 513-14679
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at this course (5.5f) 35 days ago.