ZA - Vaal - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Maiden

Turf

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Verdict

THE BACHELORETTE couldn't justify market support last time out, but still appeals as the most obvious winner here. Corsaro Super seems the principal danger, while Thorn Bird is a newcomer of interest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	15/10, seventh of 8 in minor event at this course (6f, good) 77 days ago. Hard to beat. 1st Pick 8 The Bachelorette (Saf) Jockey: Keagan De Melo Trainer: S. G. Tarry, South Africa J: Keagan De Melo T: S. G. Tarry, South Africa	0	-	-	-	29%	Scratched
Analysis 15/10, seventh of 8 in minor event at this course (6f, good) 77 days ago. Hard to beat.
1	Fourth of 9 in minor event at this C&D (good, 14/1) 42 days ago. First run for yard after leaving J. J. Van Vuuren. 2nd Pick 1 Corsaro Super (Saf) Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson Trainer: F. P. Habib, South Africa J: Blaine Marx-Jacobson T: F. P. Habib, South Africa	0	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Fourth of 9 in minor event at this C&D (good, 14/1) 42 days ago. First run for yard after leaving J. J. Van Vuuren.
9	Rafeef filly. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. 3rd Pick 9 Thorn Bird (Saf) Jockey: Callan Murray Trainer: M/M De Kock, South Africa J: Callan Murray T: M/M De Kock, South Africa	0	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Rafeef filly. Trainer’s newcomers command respect.

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