ZA - Turffontein - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

9.0K

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Verdict

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL makes plenty of appeal. Meghan's Diamond could have the most to offer of the remainder, while Surreal Song looks best of the rest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Evens, third of 12 in minor event at Vaal (5f, good) 37 days ago. The one to beat. 1st Pick 10 Midnight Special (Saf) Jockey: Calvin Habib Trainer: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa J: Calvin Habib T: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa	0	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Evens, third of 12 in minor event at Vaal (5f, good) 37 days ago. The one to beat.
1	Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. Fifth of 8 in maiden at Vaal (6.5f, good, 15/10) 16 days ago. Down in trip. 2nd Pick 1 Meghan's Diamond (Saf) Jockey: Callan Murray Trainer: M/M De Kock, South Africa J: Callan Murray T: M/M De Kock, South Africa	0	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. Fifth of 8 in maiden at Vaal (6.5f, good, 15/10) 16 days ago. Down in trip.
4	Second of 8 in maiden at Scottsville (5f, good, 13/2) 17 days ago. 3rd Pick 4 Surreal Song (Saf) Jockey: Muzi Yeni Trainer: P. F. Matchett, South Africa J: Muzi Yeni T: P. F. Matchett, South Africa	0	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Second of 8 in maiden at Scottsville (5f, good, 13/2) 17 days ago.

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