ZA - Turffontein - Race 3

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

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Turf

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Verdict

CATFISH took a huge step forward last time and can win again. Umzingeli Wenyathi looks the likeliest to finish second, while Espinoza heads up those chasing third place.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
13	4 wins from 10 runs this year. 6/1, career best when winning 12-runner minor event at Vaal (6f, good) 39 days ago. Shortlist material. 1st Pick 13 Catfish (Saf) Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson Trainer: F. P. Habib, South Africa J: Blaine Marx-Jacobson T: F. P. Habib, South Africa	0	-	-	-	40%
Analysis 4 wins from 10 runs this year. 6/1, career best when winning 12-runner minor event at Vaal (6f, good) 39 days ago. Shortlist material.
16	C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable third of 8 in minor event at Greyville (5f, AW, 33/20) 15 days ago. 2nd Pick 16 Umzingeli Wenyathi (Saf) Jockey: Jeffery Syster Trainer: C. Binda, South Africa J: Jeffery Syster T: C. Binda, South Africa	0	-	-	-	6%
Analysis C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable third of 8 in minor event at Greyville (5f, AW, 33/20) 15 days ago.
7	4-time course winner. Latest win here in August. Tenth of 11 in minor event at Vaal (5.5f, good, 10/1) 23 days ago. Can make presence felt. 3rd Pick 7 Espinoza (Saf) Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba Trainer: S. M. Naidoo, South Africa J: Kobeli Lihaba T: S. M. Naidoo, South Africa	0	-	-	-	3%
Analysis 4-time course winner. Latest win here in August. Tenth of 11 in minor event at Vaal (5.5f, good, 10/1) 23 days ago. Can make presence felt.

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