ZA - Vaal - Race 7

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

9.9f

Handicap

Turf

8.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

SURPRISE PARTY's overall form just gives her the edge and the return to this less exacting company can see her competitive again. Matcha Mint could provide most competition, while Rejuvenate is another likely to be on the premises.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	5 lengths eighth of 10 to Valentina Balducci in Gr 3 at Turffontein (7f, good to soft, 100/1) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Has good chance on form. 1st Pick 4 Surprise Party (Saf) Jockey: Craig Zackey Trainer: P. F. Matchett, South Africa J: Craig Zackey T: P. F. Matchett, South Africa	0	-	-	-	27%
Analysis 5 lengths eighth of 10 to Valentina Balducci in Gr 3 at Turffontein (7f, good to soft, 100/1) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Has good chance on form.
1	Winner at Turffontein in August. 91/100, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Turffontein (8f, good) 40 days ago. Up in trip. Merits consideration. 2nd Pick 1 Matcha Mint (Saf) Jockey: Muzi Yeni Trainer: P. F. Matchett, South Africa J: Muzi Yeni T: P. F. Matchett, South Africa	0	-	-	-	34%	Scratched
Analysis Winner at Turffontein in August. 91/100, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Turffontein (8f, good) 40 days ago. Up in trip. Merits consideration.
8	7/2, didn't need to be at best when winning 10-runner maiden at Greyville (9f, AW) 44 days ago. Makes handicap debut. 3rd Pick 8 Rejuvenate (Saf) Jockey: Philasande Mxoli Trainer: P. F. Matchett, South Africa J: Philasande Mxoli T: P. F. Matchett, South Africa	0	-	-	-	15%
Analysis 7/2, didn't need to be at best when winning 10-runner maiden at Greyville (9f, AW) 44 days ago. Makes handicap debut.

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