Bosnay (Saf)
- J: Jason Gates
- T: E. Kaknis, South Africa
- F: 4-3076846
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 8st 11lbs
- Or
- 69
Seventeen runs since last win in 2025. 17/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Fairview (8f) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly.
Nightjar (Saf)
- J: Malesela Katjedi
- T: T. J. Laing, South Africa
- F: 743/06666
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 8st 7lbs
- Or
- 61
Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Fairview (7f) 44 days ago.
Blackberry Breeze (Saf)
- J: Craig Zackey
- T: D. G. Smith, South Africa
- F: 32251254
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 72
Latest win here in July. 7/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Fairview (8f) 18 days ago.
Volare E Mambo (Saf)
- J: Bongani Makhubo
- T: D. A. McKenzie, South Africa
- F: 733-13374
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 3lbs
- Or
- 75
Course winner. 7/2, good fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 51 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
Johnny Drama (Saf)
- J: Kyle Strydom
- T: Z. Oosthuizen, South Africa
- F: 24357358
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 9st 8lbs
- Or
- 76
Twelve runs since last win in 2025. 33/1, last of 8 in minor event at Fairview (8f) 16 days ago. Must improve.
Hoodwinked (Saf)
- J: Wayne Agrella
- T: T. J. Laing, South Africa
- F: 13/061235
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 71
Latest win here in July. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Fairview (8f, 5/2) 18 days ago. Must improve.
Mio Destino (Saf)
- J: Chase Maujean
- T: S. B. Kotzen, South Africa
- F: 08643542
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 8st 11lbs
- Or
- 65
Creditable second of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Fairview (7f) 23 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Love From Afar (Saf)
- J: Kabelo Matsunyane
- T: K. Mitchley, South Africa
- F: 63208221
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 2lbs
- Or
- 71
Career best when winning 11-runner maiden (5/10) at this course (7f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Half Moon Island (Saf)
- J: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
- T: WGC Miller, South Africa
- F: 844-1
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 74
1 win from 1 run this year. 20/1, improved to win 10-runner maiden at Fairview (7f). Off 121 days. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Dead Poets Society (Saf)
- J: Girish Dookhit
- T: JVA Strydom, South Africa
- F: 34231895
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 8st 7lbs
- Or
- 62
Course winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. Winner here in August. Fifth of 8 in minor event at Fairview (9.9f, 33/1) 9 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive.
Sixtyzero (Saf)
- J: Muzi Yeni
- T: K. Mitchley, South Africa
- F: 38315402
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 8st 11lbs
- Or
- 65
Winner here in May. 16/1, good second of 9 in minor event at Fairview (8f) 23 days ago.
Fantine (Saf)
- J: Richard Fourie
- T: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
- F: 88614212
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 7lbs
- Or
- 80
Latest win here in August. 25/2, creditable second of 7 in minor event at Fairview (8f) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly.
Timeform Verdict
FANTINE has been in top form for a while so is awarded the vote in what is an open contest. Volare E Mambo is most likely the biggest danger, while Bosnay deserves respect as well.
Betting Forecast
33/1 Bosnay (Saf), 20/1 Nightjar (Saf), 5/1 Blackberry Breeze (Saf), 25/2 Volare E Mambo (Saf), 14/1 Johnny Drama (Saf), 5/1 Hoodwinked (Saf), 25/2 Mio Destino (Saf), 25/2 Love From Afar (Saf), 25/2 Half Moon Island (Saf), 40/1 Dead Poets Society (Saf), 17/2 Sixtyzero (Saf), 9/4 Fantine (Saf)
Sunday 18 October 2026
Kempton Park
Sedgefield
Baden-Baden
Keeneland
Longchamp
Milan
Belmont Park
Leopardstown
Limerick
Kyoto
Fairview (South Africa)
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