ZA - Turffontein - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

5.5f

Group 3

Turf

22.5K

VIEW

Verdict

THE LAST DUKE looks to be the safest option and earns preference over Vanakkam who seems the principal threat. Miami Mountain also demands a second look.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Course winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. 4/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 5-runner minor event at Vaal (6f, good) 35 days ago by neck from Zalatoris. Shortlist material. 1st Pick 5 The Last Duke (Saf) Jockey: Philasande Mxoli Trainer: P. F. Matchett, South Africa J: Philasande Mxoli T: P. F. Matchett, South Africa	0	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Course winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. 4/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 5-runner minor event at Vaal (6f, good) 35 days ago by neck from Zalatoris. Shortlist material.
12	Course winner. 8/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Vaal (5f, good) 35 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 2nd Pick 12 Vanakkam (Saf) Jockey: Nathan Klink Trainer: M. Pandaram, South Africa J: Nathan Klink T: M. Pandaram, South Africa	0	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Course winner. 8/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Vaal (5f, good) 35 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
8	Course winner. Three wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 5/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Vaal (5f, good) 23 days ago. 3rd Pick 8 Miami Mountain (Saf) Jockey: Jeffery Syster Trainer: M/M De Kock, South Africa J: Jeffery Syster T: M/M De Kock, South Africa	0	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Course winner. Three wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 5/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Vaal (5f, good) 23 days ago.

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