ZA - Vaal - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

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Verdict

POLLY PLUMMER is demonstrably the best of these on recent efforts and has outstanding claims. Platinum Shay could have the most to offer of the others, while Shiraz Glow is in the running for a share of the minor money.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Fifth of 7 in maiden (28/10) at Turffontein (8f, good) 80 days ago. Back down in trip. Difficult to oppose. 1st Pick 1 Polly Plummer (Saf) Jockey: Calvin Habib Trainer: A. G. Laird, South Africa J: Calvin Habib T: A. G. Laird, South Africa	0	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Fifth of 7 in maiden (28/10) at Turffontein (8f, good) 80 days ago. Back down in trip. Difficult to oppose.
3	Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. 16/1, sixth of 13 in maiden at this course (7f, good) 14 days ago. 2nd Pick 3 Platinum Shay (Saf) Jockey: Kyle Strydom Trainer: P. P. Labuschagne, South Africa J: Kyle Strydom T: P. P. Labuschagne, South Africa	0	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. 16/1, sixth of 13 in maiden at this course (7f, good) 14 days ago.
2	Eighth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft, 33/1) 7 days ago. 3rd Pick 2 Shiraz Glow (Saf) Jockey: Trent Mayhew Trainer: B. Webber, South Africa J: Trent Mayhew T: B. Webber, South Africa	0	-	-	-	5%	Scratched
Analysis Eighth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft, 33/1) 7 days ago.

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