ZA - Vaal - Race 6

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

9.9f

Handicap

Turf

11.0K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

CARTAGENA's recent starts have had a lot to like about them and he's selected to come out on top. Artic Silver can get the better of the remainder for second, while Hazy Dazy also requires consideration.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	4-time course winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. 14/1, very good second of 8 in handicap at this course (11.9f, good) 16 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 1st Pick 9 Cartagena (Saf) Jockey: Marco V'rensburg Trainer: H. E. Adamson, South Africa J: Marco V'rensburg T: H. E. Adamson, South Africa	0	-	-	-	10%
Analysis 4-time course winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. 14/1, very good second of 8 in handicap at this course (11.9f, good) 16 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
4	3 wins from 12 runs this year. 25/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (9f, soft) 9 days ago. On the upgrade recently. 2nd Pick 4 Artic Silver (Saf) Jockey: Craig Zackey Trainer: S. G. Tarry, South Africa J: Craig Zackey T: S. G. Tarry, South Africa	0	-	-	-	15%
Analysis 3 wins from 12 runs this year. 25/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (9f, soft) 9 days ago. On the upgrade recently.
5	Course winner. 3 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Turffontein (9.9f, good, 17/10) 25 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Progressing recently. 3rd Pick 5 Hazy Dazy (Saf) Jockey: Trent Mayhew Trainer: T. Spies, South Africa J: Trent Mayhew T: T. Spies, South Africa	0	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Course winner. 3 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Turffontein (9.9f, good, 17/10) 25 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Progressing recently.

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