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    ZA Turffontein at Vaal - Race 5

    Thoroughbred
    10 Runners
    7.2f
    Sweepstakes
    Turf
    16.0K

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    All race stats and comments are provided by numberfire. Complex algorithms are used to calculate stats like the power rating. Numberfire picks are provided by horse racing experts that work with numberfire.

    Verdict

    BOB'S YOUR UNCLE's recent form just about edges this and he looks a sure-fire player again. Miss Scaletta is the other to focus on, while Hotarubi should go well too.
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    Horse Stats
    #/SilkHorse#/HorsePower RatingHigh SpeedWin %Top 3%Win ProbOdds
    7
    Bob's Your Uncle (Saf) silk

    Three wins from 10 runs last year. Very good third of 21 in handicap at this course (7.3f, good, 100/1) 33 days ago. Booking of Michel a plus. Should continue to give a good account.

    1st Pick
    7

    Bob's Your Uncle (Saf)

    Jockey: Mickaelle Michel

    Trainer: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa

    J: Mickaelle Michel

    T: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa

    		0---34%

    Analysis

    Three wins from 10 runs last year. Very good third of 21 in handicap at this course (7.3f, good, 100/1) 33 days ago. Booking of Michel a plus. Should continue to give a good account.

    10
    Miss Scaletta (Saf) silk

    Seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, good, 100/1) 30 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Can make presence felt.

    2nd Pick
    10

    Miss Scaletta (Saf)

    Jockey: Philasande Mxoli

    Trainer: P. F. Matchett, South Africa

    J: Philasande Mxoli

    T: P. F. Matchett, South Africa

    		0---4%

    Analysis

    Seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, good, 100/1) 30 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Can make presence felt.

    8
    Hotarubi (Saf) silk

    Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2025. First run since leaving S. G. Tarry when second of 4 in minor event (5/2) at this course (8.4f, good) 5 days ago.

    3rd Pick
    8

    Hotarubi (Saf)

    Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson

    Trainer: C. I. Jonker, South Africa

    J: Blaine Marx-Jacobson

    T: C. I. Jonker, South Africa

    		0---8%

    Analysis

    Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2025. First run since leaving S. G. Tarry when second of 4 in minor event (5/2) at this course (8.4f, good) 5 days ago.

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