ZA - Vaal - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

11.9f

Handicap

Turf

9.5K

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Verdict

DAMOVA continues to run well and has leading claims. Poplar Park is feared most, while Futurewolff also needs a second look.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	3-time C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 4/1, creditable 3 lengths third of 6 to Futurewolff in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 30 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 1st Pick 5 Damova (Saf) Jockey: Craig Zackey Trainer: J. A. Soma, South Africa J: Craig Zackey T: J. A. Soma, South Africa	0	-	-	-	17%
Analysis 3-time C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 4/1, creditable 3 lengths third of 6 to Futurewolff in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 30 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
3	6/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Turffontein (9.9f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Back up in trip. Shortlist material. 2nd Pick 3 Poplar Park (Saf) Jockey: Jacey Botes Trainer: R. R. Sage, South Africa J: Jacey Botes T: R. R. Sage, South Africa	0	-	-	-	5%
Analysis 6/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Turffontein (9.9f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Back up in trip. Shortlist material.
7	5-time course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (4/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 30 days ago. 3rd Pick 7 Futurewolff (Saf) Jockey: Muzi Yeni Trainer: H. E. Adamson, South Africa J: Muzi Yeni T: H. E. Adamson, South Africa	0	-	-	-	25%
Analysis 5-time course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (4/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 30 days ago.

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