WOMAN'S WORLD can win again. Soldier's Eye could be the one to profit if the selection underperforms, while Poplar Park can't be ruled out of it either.
Womans World
Soldiers Eye
Poplar Park
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Soldiers Eye
J: Kobeli LihabaT: W/W Marwing, South Africa
F: 06422832-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 10 in handicap at Turffontein (9f, good) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip. On the upgrade recently.
2. Royal Invitation
J: Louis NhlapoT: B. Webber, South Africa
F: 43863341-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (33/10) at Turffontein (11.9f, good) 39 days ago by 2 lengths from Poplar Park. Progressing well recently.
3. Teo Torriatte
J: Craig ZackeyT: C. J. Lensley, South Africa
F: 1172155-7
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
C&D winner. Six wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Turffontein in October. 16/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Turffontein (9f, good) 23 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
4. Womans World
J: Callan MurrayT: J. Crawford, South Africa
F: 59442931-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (17/2) at this course (9.9f, good) 37 days ago. Back up in trip. Looks competitive on form.
5. Poplar Park
J: Muzi YeniT: R. R. Sage, South Africa
F: 31/311502-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Two wins from 6 runs last year. Very good 2 lengths second of 6 to Royal Invitation in handicap (33/10) at Turffontein (11.9f, good) 39 days ago. Not taken lightly.
6. Cocomelon
J: Serino MoodleyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 37670667-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 50/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Turffontein (9f, good) 28 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Not easy to make a case for.
7. Key Worker
J: Keagan De MeloT: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa
F: 65735184-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Course winner. 25/2, 7 lengths fourth of 6 to Royal Invitation in handicap at Turffontein (11.9f, good) 39 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
8. Kissing Machine
J: Calvin HabibT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 73351425-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
Latest win at Turffontein in September. 4/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (9f, soft) 51 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
9. Cartagena
J: Jeffery SysterT: H. E. Adamson, South Africa
F: 6632291-1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Four wins from 15 runs last year. Career best when winning 11-runner minor event (28/10) at this C&D (good) 9 days ago. Has work to do.
10. Littlemisssplendid
J: Philasande MxoliT: R. Klaasen, South Africa
F: 252594-22
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
7-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Creditable second of 13 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good, 8/1) 9 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive.