GOLDEN OPERATOR looks to have more or less the best credentials in the hope he can shrug off a lesser effort in his-trick bid at Turffontein. Soldier's Eye is just about preferred for second, while Palace Prince may be the one for third.
Golden Operator
Soldiers Eye
Palace Prince
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
10. Golden Operator
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry
F: 231-53119
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Vaal in April. Last of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good, 7/1) 41 days ago. Enters calculations.
6. Go Grayson Go
J: Richard FourieT: F. Greyling
F: 1507-2284
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form 5½ lengths fourth of 12 to Dance King in listed race (25/2) at this course (11.9f, good) 21 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
3. Cleartherunway
J: Calvin HabibT: M. Dixon
F: 616-61944
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Scottsville in February. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 12 in minor event at Scottsville (8f, good, 10/1) 28 days ago.
1. Palace Prince
J: Philasande MxoliT: S. J. Gray
F: 64-852696
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Bit below form sixth of 11 in minor event (33/1) at Turffontein (8f, good) 13 days ago. Enters calculations.
5. Soldiers Eye
J: Andrew FortuneT: W/W Marwing
F: 832-56456
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2025. 7/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Vaal (9f, good) 37 days ago.
8. Amelias Legacy
J: Serino MoodleyT: F. Greyling
F: 3142-0
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Course winner. 12¼ lengths last of 10 to Wish List in Gr 2 at this C&D (good to soft, 33/1) 49 days ago.
7. Amor Fati
J: Mickaelle MichelT: N. Kotzen
F: 02421-838
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in December. Eighth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Greyville (7f, AW) 42 days ago.
4. Dantonfromsandton
J: Callan MurrayT: S. G. Tarry
F: 694-99788
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2025. 14/1, eighth of 9 in minor event at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 41 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
9. Wild At War
J: Keagan De MeloT: C/T Dawson
F: 729-31400
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in January. Last of 10 in handicap at Greyville (7f, AW, 20/1) 42 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
2. Mr Hotstepper
J: Chad LittleT: F. Greyling
F: 161/260-00
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
C&D winner. 66/1, last of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 57 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.