PRINCE OF KILDARE holds a significant advantage formwise and rates the one to beat. Eiffel Tower appeals most for second place, while Carnelo looks best of the remainder.
Prince Of Kildare
Eiffel Tower
Carnelo
R10 1600m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Johnny Drama
J: Savanna ValjaloT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 74214816-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 6/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.4f, good) 23 days ago.
2. Unsolved Riddle
J: Jacey BotesT: G. J. Maroun, South Africa
F: 51334465-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
C&D winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good) 53 days ago.
3. Express Yourself
J: Ryan MungerT: C/T Dawson, South Africa
F: 1/736847-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
First run since leaving J. S. Snaith when fourth of 6 in handicap at Turffontein (8f, good, 13/10) 14 days ago.
4. Global Impact
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: M. Pandaram, South Africa
F: 83/148107-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Scottsville in August. Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good, 20/1) 30 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
5. Eiffel Tower
J: Philasande MxoliT: S. J. Gray, South Africa
F: 6797274-3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2025. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Turffontein (8f, good) 12 days ago.
6. Mocha Frappe
J: Gavin LerenaT: A. G. Laird, South Africa
F: 32480/42-3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. 6/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Turffontein (8f, good) 14 days ago.
7. Prince Of Kildare
J: Malesela KatjediT: B. B. Ruiters, South Africa
F: 45314324-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Turffontein in October. 5/2, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.4f, good) 23 days ago. Leniently treated on pick of form.
8. The Mightiest
J: Kobeli LihabaT: W/W Marwing, South Africa
F: 50565214-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Turffontein (8f, good, 5/1) 16 days ago.
9. My Lucky Charm
J: Callan MurrayT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 24206-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Sixth of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good, 20/1) 16 days ago.
10. Sunset Warrior
J: Louis NhlapoT: B. Webber, South Africa
F: 3104360-5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Course winner. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good, 16/1) 12 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
11. Itsnowornever
J: Jason GatesT: J. Borman, South Africa
F: 24189749-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
eyeshields and tongue strap
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in October. 25/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at this course (11.9f, good) 26 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Very hard to make a case for.
12. Carnelo
J: Rachel VennikerT: S. M. Naidoo, South Africa
F: 53680838-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. 16/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Turffontein (7f, good) 30 days ago.