COPPER EAGLE earns the narrow vote. Errol Flynn is top of the dangers, while Chronicle King comes into calculations for minor honours.
Copper Eagle
Errol Flynn
Chronicle King
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
3. Errol Flynn
J: Keagan De MeloT: J. A. Soma
F: 4-11911
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
4 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner minor event (33/20) at this course (8f, good) 28 days ago by 2½ lengths from Got The Feeling. Can make presence felt.
2. Copper Eagle
J: Calvin HabibT: R. Klaasen
F: 5-2705542
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2025. Good ½-length second of 11 to Aladdin's Lamp in Gr 3 at this C&D (good, 5/1) 28 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
1. Chronicle King
J: Gavin LerenaT: C/T Dawson
F: 41316-516
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
115
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win here in March. Below form 7¼ lengths sixth of 11 to Star Major in Gr 1 at Greyville (9.9f, good, 20/1) 36 days ago.
5. Got The Feeling
J: Kyle StrydomT: F. Bronkhorst
F: 70-542332
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. 16/1, creditable 2½ lengths second of 11 to Errol Flynn in minor event at this course (8f, good) 28 days ago.
7. Scarlett Heart
J: Jarryd PennyT: F. Bronkhorst
F: 27-251137
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
92
Verdict
Course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in February. 10½ lengths seventh of 10 to Double Grand Slam in Gr 1 (40/1) at this course (8f, good). Off 92 days.
6. World Of Royalty
J: Rachel VennikerT: W. C. Marwing
F: 00-843110
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in April. 100/1, 14¼ lengths last of 11 to Star Major in Gr 1 at Greyville (9.9f, good) 36 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
8. Surprise Party
J: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett
F: 825-18492
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Good second of 8 in handicap (40/1) at this course (9.9f, good) 24 days ago. Difficult ask.
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4. Golden Operator
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry
F: 31-531194
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Vaal in April. 9/2, bit below form fourth of 10 in minor event at Greyville (8f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive.