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2:55 PM

ZA - Vaal - Race 9

Thoroughbred
11 Runners
7.2f
Handicap
Turf
8.5K

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Verdict

PLAY WITH THE WIND holds a sizeable advantage on the form book and will be tough to beat. Golden Aspen could be the one to profit if the selection underperforms, while Fair Proposal edges things for third.
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Horse Stats
#/SilkHorse#/HorsePower RatingHigh SpeedWin %Top 3%Win ProbOdds
2
Play With The Wind (Saf) silk

One win from 3 runs last year. Didn't need to improve to win 14-runner handicap at this course (6f, good, 33/10) 5 days ago. Up in trip. Expected to be bang there.

1st Pick
2

Play With The Wind (Saf)

Jockey: Calvin Habib

Trainer: A. P. Peter, South Africa

J: Calvin Habib

T: A. P. Peter, South Africa

0---34%2/1

Analysis

One win from 3 runs last year. Didn't need to improve to win 14-runner handicap at this course (6f, good, 33/10) 5 days ago. Up in trip. Expected to be bang there.

10
Golden Aspen (Saf) silk

5-time course winner. Thirty two runs since last win in 2024. Good second of 8 in handicap (3/1) at this course (7f, good) 5 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Merits consideration.

2nd Pick
10

Golden Aspen (Saf)

Jockey: Louis Nhlapo

Trainer: T. Spies, South Africa

J: Louis Nhlapo

T: T. Spies, South Africa

0---15%6/1

Analysis

5-time course winner. Thirty two runs since last win in 2024. Good second of 8 in handicap (3/1) at this course (7f, good) 5 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies. Merits consideration.

7
Fair Proposal (Saf) silk

16/1, very good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago.

3rd Pick
7

Fair Proposal (Saf)

Jockey: Craig Zackey

Trainer: R. R. Magner, South Africa

J: Craig Zackey

T: R. R. Magner, South Africa

0---25%3/1

Analysis

16/1, very good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago.

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.