WAR EMPEROR is in a good spell of form and just about sets the standard. Slytherin seemingly poses the biggest danger, while Danube demands respect as well.
War Emperor
Slytherin
Danube
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Music Is Life
J: Damyan PillayT: G. van Zyl (Jnr)
F: 52-586285
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at Greyville (6f, AW) 35 days ago. Not taken lightly.
2. Fort Usher
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: D. W. Moore
F: 519
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner here in July. Ninth of 15 in minor event (33/10) at Scottsville (8f, good) 51 days ago.
3. Slytherin
J: Anaas MosahebT: A. Wright
F: 98521-947
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. Very good seventh of 15 in handicap at this course (9f, soft, 33/1) 21 days ago. Back down in trip.
4. My Boy Lollipop
J: Shalton Elrico SesingiT: N. Kotzen
F: 89-000506
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2025. Sixth of 9 in handicap (25/1) at this course (6f, soft) 21 days ago. Uphill task.
5. War Emperor
J: Dezahn LouwT: S. H. Ferrie
F: 3-2221774
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Winner at Scottsville in May. 8/1, respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at Scottsville (7f, good) 19 days ago.
6. Danube
J: Qiniso NgcoboT: D. W. Moore
F: 90-896253
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Respectable third of 9 in minor event (25/2) at Scottsville (7f, good) 19 days ago. Merits consideration.
7. Nile The Boss
J: Athinesh BoolkahT: M. J. Odendaal
F: 2755-4784
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
One win from 37 Flat runs. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 12 in minor event (33/1) at Greyville (6f, AW) 7 days ago.
8. Ultra Quick
J: Jacey BotesT: A. Wright
F: 35731154
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Latest win here in June. 10/1, fourth of 6 in minor event at Greyville (8f, AW) 31 days ago.