ZA - Greyville - Race 6

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Sweepstakes

Synthetic

13.5K

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Verdict

VANAKKAM couldn't meet market expectations last time, but still appeals as the most obvious winner here. Dark Matter is the rational second option, while Donquerari has a place chance as well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Latest win at Vaal in January. 15/10, fifth of 7 in handicap at Vaal (5f, good) 20 days ago. Makes all weather debut. Shortlist material. 1st Pick 7 Vanakkam (Saf) Jockey: Tristan Godden Trainer: M. Pandaram, South Africa J: Tristan Godden T: M. Pandaram, South Africa	0	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Latest win at Vaal in January. 15/10, fifth of 7 in handicap at Vaal (5f, good) 20 days ago. Makes all weather debut. Shortlist material.
9	Last of 9 in minor event at Greyville (5f, good to soft, 100/1) 32 days ago. 2nd Pick 9 Dark Matter (Saf) Jockey: Mickaelle Michel Trainer: R. A. Hill, South Africa J: Mickaelle Michel T: R. A. Hill, South Africa	0	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Last of 9 in minor event at Greyville (5f, good to soft, 100/1) 32 days ago.
3	Course winner. Thirty two runs since last win in 2024. 5/1, very good fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 7 days ago. 3rd Pick 3 Donquerari (Saf) Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson Trainer: L. W. Goosen, South Africa J: Blaine Marx-Jacobson T: L. W. Goosen, South Africa	0	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Course winner. Thirty two runs since last win in 2024. 5/1, very good fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 7 days ago.

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