ZA - Turffontein - Race 7

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

7.2f

Handicap

Turf

7.0K

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Verdict

SUNSET WARRIOR took a huge step back in the right direction again last time and has principal claims. Bloomington is probably the main threat, while Michael Faraday commands a closer look as well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	7/1, improved to win 14-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 7 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 1st Pick 8 Sunset Warrior (Saf) Jockey: Jeffery Syster Trainer: B. Webber, South Africa J: Jeffery Syster T: B. Webber, South Africa	0	-	-	-	34%
Analysis 7/1, improved to win 14-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 7 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
5	4-time course winner. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2023. Good third of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Vaal (7f, good) 61 days ago. 2nd Pick 5 Bloomington (Saf) Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia Trainer: F. P. Habib, South Africa J: Girish Samo-Burthia T: F. P. Habib, South Africa	0	-	-	-	15%
Analysis 4-time course winner. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2023. Good third of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Vaal (7f, good) 61 days ago.
7	8/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, soft) 14 days ago. 3rd Pick 7 Michael Faraday (Saf) Jockey: Jacey Botes Trainer: G. J. Maroun, South Africa J: Jacey Botes T: G. J. Maroun, South Africa	0	-	-	-	7%
Analysis 8/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, soft) 14 days ago.

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