ZA - Turffontein - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

7.2f

Handicap

Turf

14.0K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

GALLIC VICTOR couldn't win when favourite last time out, but is worth siding with again. Xenophon looks to have the best prospects of the others, while American Beauty has place claims as well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Twelve runs since last win in 2025. Creditable second of 10 in minor event at this C&D (good, 17/10) 23 days ago. Can make presence felt. 1st Pick 8 Gallic Victor (Saf) Jockey: Philasande Mxoli Trainer: P. F. Matchett, South Africa J: Philasande Mxoli T: P. F. Matchett, South Africa	0	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Twelve runs since last win in 2025. Creditable second of 10 in minor event at this C&D (good, 17/10) 23 days ago. Can make presence felt.
10	Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2025. Ninth of 13 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (good) 9 days ago. Has good chance on form. 2nd Pick 10 Xenophon (Saf) Jockey: Mickaelle Michel Trainer: S. G. Tarry, South Africa J: Mickaelle Michel T: S. G. Tarry, South Africa	0	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2025. Ninth of 13 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (good) 9 days ago. Has good chance on form.
9	C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Fifth of 6 in handicap (3/1) at Vaal (8f, good) 16 days ago. Merits consideration. 3rd Pick 9 American Beauty (Saf) Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson Trainer: A. P. Peter, South Africa J: Blaine Marx-Jacobson T: A. P. Peter, South Africa	0	-	-	-	10%
Analysis C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Fifth of 6 in handicap (3/1) at Vaal (8f, good) 16 days ago. Merits consideration.

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