ZA - Turffontein - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

9.9f

Sweepstakes

Turf

12.0K

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Verdict

SON OF RAJ makes most appeal down in class. Two Miles West could be the toughest opponent, while Thunee Playa can also figure.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	5-time course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in July. 100/1, 6¾ lengths last of 7 to Gladatorian in Gr 1 at Greyville (9f, good to soft). Off 91 days. Has good chance on form. 1st Pick 1 Son Of Raj (Saf) Jockey: Richard Fourie Trainer: A. P. Peter, South Africa J: Richard Fourie T: A. P. Peter, South Africa	0	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis 5-time course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in July. 100/1, 6¾ lengths last of 7 to Gladatorian in Gr 1 at Greyville (9f, good to soft). Off 91 days. Has good chance on form.
9	Course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 14/10, last of 5 in minor event at Scottsville (8f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Back up in trip. Looks competitive on form. 2nd Pick 9 Two Miles West (Saf) Jockey: Jarryd Penny Trainer: P. F. Matchett, South Africa J: Jarryd Penny T: P. F. Matchett, South Africa	0	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 14/10, last of 5 in minor event at Scottsville (8f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Back up in trip. Looks competitive on form.
7	C&D winner. 5 lengths ninth of 14 to Tin Pan Alley in Gr 2 (50/1) at this course (7.2f, good) 22 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. 3rd Pick 7 Thunee Playa (Saf) Jockey: Kaidan Brewer Trainer: M. Pandaram, South Africa J: Kaidan Brewer T: M. Pandaram, South Africa	0	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis C&D winner. 5 lengths ninth of 14 to Tin Pan Alley in Gr 2 (50/1) at this course (7.2f, good) 22 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.

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