ZA - Vaal at Turffontein - Race 6

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

7.2f

Handicap

Turf

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Verdict

BLIZZARD QUEST just about gets the nod in this company. Palace Prince could emerge as the main challenger, while Big Unit has place prospects as well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Winner at Greyville in June. 25/1, last of 6 in minor event at Vaal (6f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. 1st Pick 5 Blizzard Quest (Saf) Jockey: Trent Mayhew Trainer: S. G. Tarry, South Africa J: Trent Mayhew T: S. G. Tarry, South Africa	0	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Winner at Greyville in June. 25/1, last of 6 in minor event at Vaal (6f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap debut.
2	Course winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Vaal in October. 3¼ lengths fifth of 15 to Tin Pan Alley in Gr 3 at this course (7f, good to soft, 33/1) 26 days ago. 2nd Pick 2 Palace Prince (Saf) Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto Trainer: S. J. Gray, South Africa J: Mxolisi Mbuto T: S. J. Gray, South Africa	0	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Course winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Vaal in October. 3¼ lengths fifth of 15 to Tin Pan Alley in Gr 3 at this course (7f, good to soft, 33/1) 26 days ago.
3	13/10, 1¾ lengths fourth of 10 to After Hours in handicap at this C&D (good) 28 days ago. Chance on old form. 3rd Pick 3 Big Unit (Saf) Jockey: Callan Murray Trainer: J. Crawford, South Africa J: Callan Murray T: J. Crawford, South Africa	0	-	-	-	40%
Analysis 13/10, 1¾ lengths fourth of 10 to After Hours in handicap at this C&D (good) 28 days ago. Chance on old form.

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