ZA - Vaal - Race 3

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Sweepstakes

Turf

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Verdict

HIS MAJESTY could rule. Master Spy is a big player, while Charming Cheetah has place prospects as well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Useful horse. Blinkered for 1st time, fifteenth of 16 in minor event (66/1) at Kenilworth (5.5f, good). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving V. H. Marshall. Sets the benchmark. 1st Pick 4 His Majesty (Ire) Jockey: Philasande Mxoli Trainer: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa J: Philasande Mxoli T: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa	0	-	-	-	1%	99/1
Analysis Useful horse. Blinkered for 1st time, fifteenth of 16 in minor event (66/1) at Kenilworth (5.5f, good). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving V. H. Marshall. Sets the benchmark.
3	Course winner. 50/1, 11½ lengths ninth of 11 to Star Major in Gr 1 at Greyville (9.9f, good). Off 103 days. Significantly down in trip. 2nd Pick 3 Master Spy (Saf) Jockey: Keagan De Melo Trainer: S. G. Tarry, South Africa J: Keagan De Melo T: S. G. Tarry, South Africa	0	-	-	-	1%	99/1
Analysis Course winner. 50/1, 11½ lengths ninth of 11 to Star Major in Gr 1 at Greyville (9.9f, good). Off 103 days. Significantly down in trip.
1	Fifteen runs since last win in 2025. 15/2, 6 lengths fifth of 8 to Bjorn Ironside in listed race at Turffontein (6f, good) 12 days ago. 3rd Pick 1 Charming Cheetah (Saf) Jockey: Muzi Yeni Trainer: R. Klaasen, South Africa J: Muzi Yeni T: R. Klaasen, South Africa	0	-	-	-	1%	99/1
Analysis Fifteen runs since last win in 2025. 15/2, 6 lengths fifth of 8 to Bjorn Ironside in listed race at Turffontein (6f, good) 12 days ago.

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