DOG SOLDIER can win again. Ragnar The King is worth a look, while Pongola is one to bear in mind as well.
Dog Soldier
Ragnar The King
Pongola
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Real Stunner
J: Sean VealeT: S. H. Ferrie
F: 52413-682
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
109
Verdict
7/1, respectable second of 9 in minor event at Vaal (9.9f, good). Off 109 days. First run for yard after leaving M/M De Kock. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
2. Send Me
J: Serino MoodleyT: A. J. Rivalland
F: 772-67354
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
72
Verdict
One win from 24 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2024. Creditable fourth of 12 in minor event at this course (9f, AW, 6/1) 72 days ago.
3. Mask On
J: Cole DickenT: Y. Singh
F: 87-087573
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Course winner. Thirty runs since last win in 2023. Third of 9 in handicap (20/1) at this course (7f, AW) 37 days ago.
4. Dog Soldier
J: Calvin HabibT: W. Whitehead
F: 56591
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
62
Verdict
8/1, didn't need to improve to win 12-runner maiden at Greyville (7f, good to soft) 62 days ago. Makes all weather debut. Enters calculations.
5. Kings Island
J: Nicholas PatelT: L. Crawford
F: 853-40000
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. 100/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Scottsville (8f, good) 33 days ago. Difficult ask.
6. Ragnar The King
J: Dezahn LouwT: W. Whitehead
F: 8-7062850
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
One win from 22 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2025. 14/1, twelfth of 15 in minor event at Scottsville (8f, good) 23 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
7. Pongola
J: Rachel VennikerT: M. L. Roberts
F: 456-02590
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Eleventh of 15 in minor event (33/1) at Scottsville (8f, good) 23 days ago.
8. King Bavarian
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: A. Wright
F: 71516231-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
259
Verdict
7/2, didn't need to improve to win 14-runner minor event at Greyville (9f, good). Off 8 months. Difficult ask.
9. Sail To The Moon
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: Y. Govender
F: 18-576234
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Course winner. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, AW, 3/1) 37 days ago. Others more persuasive.