ZA - Turffontein - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

7.2f

Handicap

Turf

6.5K

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Verdict

STEEL PIER is in a good run of form and seems the one they have to beat. Mfulathela may be the best bet for second, while Revitalise heads up those chasing third place.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	11/2, good second of 13 in maiden at Vaal (7f, good) 9 days ago. Makes handicap debut. 1st Pick 2 Steel Pier (Saf) Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson Trainer: F. P. Habib, South Africa J: Blaine Marx-Jacobson T: F. P. Habib, South Africa	0	-	-	-	63%
Analysis 11/2, good second of 13 in maiden at Vaal (7f, good) 9 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
7	Fifth of 7 in maiden at this course (6f, good, 66/1) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. 2nd Pick 7 Mfulathela (Saf) Jockey: Philasande Mxoli Trainer: A. Ndzilana, South Africa J: Philasande Mxoli T: A. Ndzilana, South Africa	0	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Fifth of 7 in maiden at this course (6f, good, 66/1) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut.
8	66/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at this course (8f, good). Off 100 days. Makes handicap debut. 3rd Pick 8 Revitalise (Saf) Jockey: Muzi Yeni Trainer: R. Klaasen, South Africa J: Muzi Yeni T: R. Klaasen, South Africa	0	-	-	-	3%
Analysis 66/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at this course (8f, good). Off 100 days. Makes handicap debut.

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Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Track Bias

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