ZA - Turffontein - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

5.8f

Maiden

Turf

8.5K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

RENDEVOUS IN RIO recorded an excellent effort last time and is well up to winning this. Without Remorse looks the best bet for the runner-up spot, while Secret Life can also grab some minor money.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	3/1 and blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 8 in maiden at this course (6f, good). Off 8 months. 1st Pick 2 Rendevous In Rio (Saf) Jockey: Muzi Yeni Trainer: J. A. Soma, South Africa J: Muzi Yeni T: J. A. Soma, South Africa	0	-	-	-	20%	Scratched
Analysis 3/1 and blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 8 in maiden at this course (6f, good). Off 8 months.
1	Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. 87/100, third of 6 in maiden at Vaal (7.2f, good) 26 days ago. 2nd Pick 1 Without Remorse (Saf) Jockey: Richard Fourie Trainer: R. R. Magner, South Africa J: Richard Fourie T: R. R. Magner, South Africa	0	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. 87/100, third of 6 in maiden at Vaal (7.2f, good) 26 days ago.
10	14/1, third of 8 in maiden at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. Booking of Strydom a plus. 3rd Pick 10 Secret Life (Saf) Jockey: Kyle Strydom Trainer: S. J. Gray, South Africa J: Kyle Strydom T: S. J. Gray, South Africa	0	-	-	-	10%
Analysis 14/1, third of 8 in maiden at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. Booking of Strydom a plus.

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