Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on January 2 over 1450m, 0.6 len behind Call Me Master with 58kg at $17. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on December 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind Pendragon with 56kg at $5.50. Knocking on the door.

Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 8 at this track on December 24 over 1450m, 15 len behind New Mexico carrying 53kg at $101. Previously second-up won by a nose at Fairview May 10 over 1000m defeating Bretty carrying 60kg at $7. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Turffontein Inside October 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Kia Kaha with 57kg at $15. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside August 3 over 1160m, 8 len behind Wings Within Me carrying 56kg at $26. Solid return wouldn't surprise.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 47 day letup. First-up second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on November 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Just Var carrying 59kg at $41. Second-up 8th of 10 at this track on December 5 over 1700m, 7 len behind Vava Vegas carrying 59kg at $34. Genuine chance this time around.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at this track October 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Arilena carrying 58kg at $9. On debut fifth of 10 at Turffontein Inside September 16 2023 over 1200m, 7 len behind Barbaresco carrying 60kg at $67. Can return in winning form.

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1160m, 3.5 len behind Micke's Bomb carrying 57.5kg at $13.50. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on December 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Pendragon with 55.5kg at $13.50. Another bold run is expected.

Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on December 12 over 1500m, 17 len behind Lets Play Poker with 53.5kg at $15. The start before that won by 2 len at Turffontein Inside November 14 over 1200m defeating Written In Stone with 52kg at $21. Capable of more – worth another chance.

Racing well. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1160m, 4 len behind Micke's Bomb with 55.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1160m, 1.3 len behind Fastnet Filly carrying 52kg at $9.50. Sure to be right there at the business end.

Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Palace Dancer with 52kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 7 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind After Hours with 56kg at $51. Can turn things around.

Comes here off a 54-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on November 28 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Together Again carrying 55kg at $11. Before that 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on November 12 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Just Var with 55kg at $15. Among the better chances.

Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Greyville All Weather September 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind L'ultimo carrying 53.5kg at $4. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at this track March 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Raining Rubies carrying 53.5kg at $67. Look for a bold run.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Kenilworth November 19 over 1000m, 7 len behind Casino Ace carrying 54.5kg at $34. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Durbanville July 25 over 1000m, 6 len behind Xplicit Content with 59.5kg at $34. Happy to risk.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on December 24 over 1450m, 6 len behind New Mexico carrying 52kg at $17. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on December 12 over 1500m, 8 len behind Lets Play Poker with 52kg at $41. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at this track on December 21 over 1200m, 13 len behind Sorceress Supreme carrying 56.5kg at $151. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on November 28 over 1000m, 5 len behind Together Again carrying 54kg at $34. Can't tip based on recent efforts.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 13th of 15 at this track August 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Inafix with 55.5kg at $15. First up last campaign 17th of 20 at this track March 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Cian The Conqueror carrying 56kg at $126. Not at this stage.