ZA - Turffontein - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

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Verdict

NIGHTSHINE can make a successful return. Periodic Table is another who could play a big role in proceedings, while Purple Rain is the third candidate for the three.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	4/1, second of 9 in minor event at this course (5f, good). Off 117 days. 1st Pick 9 Nightshine (Saf) Jockey: Calvin Habib Trainer: A. Ndzilana, South Africa J: Calvin Habib T: A. Ndzilana, South Africa	0	-	-	-	23%
Analysis 4/1, second of 9 in minor event at this course (5f, good). Off 117 days.
5	Second of 4 in maiden at Vaal (5f, good, 56/100) 21 days ago. 2nd Pick 5 Periodic Table (Saf) Jockey: Keagan De Melo Trainer: J. J. Van Vuuren, South Africa J: Keagan De Melo T: J. J. Van Vuuren, South Africa	0	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Second of 4 in maiden at Vaal (5f, good, 56/100) 21 days ago.
6	25/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 8 in maiden at this course (7f, good) 25 days ago. 3rd Pick 6 Purple Rain (Saf) Jockey: Craig Zackey Trainer: S. G. Tarry, South Africa J: Craig Zackey T: S. G. Tarry, South Africa	0	-	-	-	4%
Analysis 25/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 8 in maiden at this course (7f, good) 25 days ago.

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Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Synthetic Surface

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

Trifecta

A wager picking the first, second and third horses in the exact order. A trifecta box means paying more to ensure the horses can finish in any order in the top three spots.