ZA - Vaal - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

8.5f

Maiden

Turf

9.5K

VIEW

Verdict

POMPEII SHIELD's overall form just gives him the edge. Gimmesumluv is hard to ignore, while Royale Jacket merits respect also.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	5/2, second of 7 in maiden at Turffontein (8f, good) 10 days ago. Shortlist material. 1st Pick 2 Pompeii Shield (Saf) Jockey: Dennis Schwarz Trainer: P. P. Labuschagne, South Africa J: Dennis Schwarz T: P. P. Labuschagne, South Africa	0	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis 5/2, second of 7 in maiden at Turffontein (8f, good) 10 days ago. Shortlist material.
9	Fourth of 7 in maiden (3/1) at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 19 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 2nd Pick 9 Gimmesumluv (Saf) Jockey: Craig Zackey Trainer: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa J: Craig Zackey T: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa	0	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Fourth of 7 in maiden (3/1) at Turffontein (7.2f, good) 19 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
1	Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Fifth of 9 in maiden at Turffontein (9f, good, 17/10) 12 days ago. Every chance if back to best. 3rd Pick 1 Royale Jacket (Saf) Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba Trainer: W/W Marwing, South Africa J: Kobeli Lihaba T: W/W Marwing, South Africa	0	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Fifth of 9 in maiden at Turffontein (9f, good, 17/10) 12 days ago. Every chance if back to best.

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