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MERCENARY (4) Placed 3rd last run around here. Should race on the speed. One of the top hopes. SPANISH VERSE (8) Tidy run when 2nd last start at Kenilworth and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Has plenty of early speed. Expected to fight out the finish. TRIP TO CAMELOT (5) Came in 2nd last run at Kenilworth. Tristan Godden and Justin Snaith have a high strike rate together. Among better hopes. MONTICELLO (2) Ran 5th last time here. May see an upturn in form and gets a favourable draw. Might be ridden for luck. Worth consideration.

Jockey: Grant Behr
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. At $51.00 lacklustre showing when 10th last start at Kenilworth but has a nice advantage with a good stall. Likely to get back. Can't have.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |
| 12/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 14.75L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Varun Jodhee
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $10.00 and came in 5th last time here. May see an upturn in form and has a good draw. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Can feature in this event.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.65L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.35L | $71.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/06/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | SOFT | Gareth Wright | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 24.85L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 14/04/2025 | - | Fillies & Mares | $104,510.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Gareth Wright | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
| 11/13 | 14/09/2024 | - | Flat | $104,477.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Craig Bantam | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/08/2024 | - | 3Y MDN | $190,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Craig Bantam | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 17.8L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Oswald Noach
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Jumped at $15.00 and performed below standard when 7th last start at Kenilworth but stepping up in distance. Should muster plenty of early toe. Keep safe for trifectas.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Luke Coleman | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.55L | $19.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Devin Ashby | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.75L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/08/2025 | - | for All MDNs | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Grant Van Niekerk | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Devin Ashby | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/05/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Devin Ashby | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3L | $61.00 |
| 12/13 | 14/04/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | SOFT | Devin Ashby | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 8.45L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 2nd last run at Kenilworth. Tristan Godden and Justin Snaith are highly regarded when paired. Chance and can measure up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.06L | $4.60 |
| 6/14 | 10/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 59kg | - | - | 14 |
| 5.05L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.25L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.25L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $67.00 and finished 5th last start at Kenilworth but racing over more ground. Should be going forward early. Remote chance at best.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/04/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/02/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.85L | $12.00 |

Jockey: A Domeyer
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 2nd last start at Kenilworth and form has been improving over recent runs. Should come to hand quickly. Attracts support.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.75L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.35L | $15.00 |
| 4/14 | 03/12/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.85L | $41.00 |
| 9/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.2L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/08/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Dezahn Louw | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.95L | $51.00 |

Jockey: G Wright
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Might have to make up considerable ground. Will appreciate the drop in weight. Hard to entertain.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 22/02/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 100.1L | $251.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 12.9L | $126.00 |
| 12/13 | 21/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 10.4L | $81.00 |