ZA - Vaal - Race 6

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Turf

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Verdict

ESQUEVELLE has marginally the best all-round profile and is fancied to build on a solid C&D second 7 days ago. Secret Chord could emerge as the main danger, while Max The Magician merits respect as well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Shortlist material. 1st Pick 5 Esquevelle (Saf) Jockey: Savanna Valjalo Trainer: C. Binda, South Africa J: Savanna Valjalo T: C. Binda, South Africa	0	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis 3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Shortlist material.
4	C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 4/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (7.3f, good) 33 days ago. 2nd Pick 4 Secret Chord (Saf) Jockey: Philasande Mxoli Trainer: S. J. Gray, South Africa J: Philasande Mxoli T: S. J. Gray, South Africa	0	-	-	-	24%	33/10
Analysis C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 4/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (7.3f, good) 33 days ago.
2	Latest win at Turffontein in September. Good second of 7 in handicap at Turffontein (8f, good, 10/1) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Looks competitive on form. 3rd Pick 2 Max The Magician (Saf) Jockey: Muzi Yeni Trainer: R. R. Magner, South Africa J: Muzi Yeni T: R. R. Magner, South Africa	0	-	-	-	24%	33/10
Analysis Latest win at Turffontein in September. Good second of 7 in handicap at Turffontein (8f, good, 10/1) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Looks competitive on form.

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