ZA - Vaal - Race 7

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

9.0K

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Verdict

A ROMAN TWIST is entitled to improve from his debut and can go well. Hattori Hanzo could figure, while Beach Walker is another with place prospects.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	25/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 12 days ago. Can make presence felt. 1st Pick 6 A Roman Twist (Saf) Jockey: Phelisile Mongqawa Trainer: A. P. Peter, South Africa J: Phelisile Mongqawa T: A. P. Peter, South Africa	0	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis 25/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 12 days ago. Can make presence felt.
7	Fourth of 6 in minor event (66/1) at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 26 days ago. 2nd Pick 7 Hattori Hanzo (Saf) Jockey: Savanna Valjalo Trainer: F. P. Habib, South Africa J: Savanna Valjalo T: F. P. Habib, South Africa	0	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Fourth of 6 in minor event (66/1) at Turffontein (5.8f, good) 26 days ago.
1	Remains a maiden after 13 Flat runs. 5/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at this course (8f, good) 35 days ago. Has good chance on form. 3rd Pick 1 Beach Walker (Saf) Jockey: Tom Lukhele Trainer: J. S. Roux, South Africa J: Tom Lukhele T: J. S. Roux, South Africa	0	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Remains a maiden after 13 Flat runs. 5/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at this course (8f, good) 35 days ago. Has good chance on form.

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