WAR REPORTER looks to be the safest option. Sunset Warrior is a solid alternative, while Sky Pilot also requires respect.
War Reporter
Sunset Warrior
Sky Pilot
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Top Shelf Teddy
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: S. G. Tarry
F: 351-55401
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (6/1) at Vaal (8f, good) 45 days ago.
4. Harun Al Rashid
J: Kobeli LihabaT: A. P. Peter
F: 10921-306
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
128
Verdict
C&D winner. 33/10, sixth of 9 in minor event at Greyville (9f, AW). Off 128 days. First run for yard after leaving G. Van Zyl (Jnr).
5. Sky Pilot
J: Gavin LerenaT: C. Binda
F: 3-3764312
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Winner at Vaal in May. 9/4, good second of 14 in handicap at Vaal (8.4f, good) 17 days ago.
8. Utsaah
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry
F: 434-42139
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in March. 16/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good) 10 days ago.
1. Princess Keira
J: Blaine Marx-JacobsonT: S. G. Tarry
F: 83-798237
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2025. 25/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good) 10 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
9. Sunset Warrior
J: Jeffery SysterT: B. Webber
F: 0-5879126
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in March. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good, 33/1) 10 days ago. Not taken lightly.
6. After Hours
J: Philasande MxoliT: S. J. Gray
F: 1360-0608
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
8-time course winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good, 25/1) 6 days ago. Something to find on form.
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Non-Runners
3. War Reporter
J: Keagan De MeloT: S. G. Tarry
F: 5426-3112
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Vaal in May. Good second of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Vaal (8f, good) 3 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
7. Millennium Warrior
J: Malesela KatjediT: S. G. Tarry
F: 007-23218
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Winner at Vaal in April. 50/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good) 10 days ago. Must improve.