ZA - Vaal - Race 4

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

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Verdict

SANDS OF VALHALLA is going to be hard to beat. Captain Cooper could be the one to profit if the selection underperforms, while Highwayman Harry edges it so far as third place is concerned.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
15	Second of 11 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft, 5/1) 30 days ago. Hard to beat. 1st Pick 15 Sands Of Valhalla (Saf) Jockey: Kyle Strydom Trainer: A. P. Peter, South Africa J: Kyle Strydom T: A. P. Peter, South Africa	0	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Second of 11 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft, 5/1) 30 days ago. Hard to beat.
9	100/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 11 days ago. 2nd Pick 9 Captain Cooper (Saf) Jockey: Gavin Lerena Trainer: P. P. Labuschagne, South Africa J: Gavin Lerena T: P. P. Labuschagne, South Africa	0	-	-	-	25%
Analysis 100/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 11 days ago.
1	Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 18/10, second of 9 in maiden at Turffontein (6f, good to soft) 54 days ago. 3rd Pick 1 Highwayman Harry (Saf) Jockey: Marco V'rensburg Trainer: D. N. Stenger, South Africa J: Marco V'rensburg T: D. N. Stenger, South Africa	0	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 18/10, second of 9 in maiden at Turffontein (6f, good to soft) 54 days ago.

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