ZA - Vaal - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

7.2f

Maiden

Turf

8.5K

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Verdict

TRIP OF FAITH can win again. The Reason could be the one to capitalise if the selection underperforms, while Onceinabluemoon has place prospects as well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Won 11-runner maiden at Turffontein (6f, good, 7/2) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously. 1st Pick 8 Trip Of Faith (Saf) Jockey: Gavin Lerena Trainer: R. Klaasen, South Africa J: Gavin Lerena T: R. Klaasen, South Africa	0	-	-	-	27%	Scratched
Analysis Won 11-runner maiden at Turffontein (6f, good, 7/2) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously.
1	Second of 9 in maiden (8/1) at Turffontein (5.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. Enters calculations. 2nd Pick 1 The Reason (Saf) Jockey: Craig Zackey Trainer: S. G. Tarry, South Africa J: Craig Zackey T: S. G. Tarry, South Africa	0	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Second of 9 in maiden (8/1) at Turffontein (5.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. Enters calculations.
2	Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. Fourth of 9 in maiden (7/2) at Turffontein (5.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. 3rd Pick 2 Onceinabluemoon (Saf) Jockey: Rachel Venniker Trainer: P. F. Matchett, South Africa J: Rachel Venniker T: P. F. Matchett, South Africa	0	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. Fourth of 9 in maiden (7/2) at Turffontein (5.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Back up in trip.

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