Races ARB Scottsville - SAF

Going well. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 16 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Gauteng Charity Mile on November 2 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Winchester Mansion carrying 59kg at $21. Before that 4th of 14 at Turffontein Inside in G2 on October 5 over 1450m, 2.75 len behind Back In Business with 58.5kg at $7. This is well within his grasp.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at Greyville All Weather on October 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Strathclyde with 57.5kg at $17. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on September 15 over 1500m, 7 len behind Gladatorian carrying 51kg at $21. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.

Last start 8th of 14 at Greyville on November 3 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind No Filter with 58.5kg at $34. The run before that 4th of 8 at Greyville on September 29 over 1100m, 4 len behind Cats Pajamas carrying 59.5kg at $17. Can improve on recent efforts.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation by neck this track September 1 over 1750m defeating Blackberry Malt with 56.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Greyville December 13 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Cyber Time carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Expect a bold showing.

Last start 4th of 8 at Greyville on November 10 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Natyam carrying 54kg at $21. The run before that 8th of 10 at Greyville on October 6 over 1600m, 4 len behind Selukwe carrying 60.5kg at $17. Fully tested on his recent run.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at Greyville on November 10 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Johnny The Thief carrying 60kg at $11. Before that 8th of 10 at Greyville All Weather on October 30 over 1800m, 5 len behind Etiquette with 53.5kg at $26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 11 at Greyville on October 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Formagear carrying 57.5kg at $17. Last start 3rd in a small field at Greyville on November 3 over 1600m, 2 len behind See It Again with 56.5kg at $26. Strong winning hope.

Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 2.75 len at Greyville November 10 over 2200m defeating Cape Eagle carrying 57kg at $3.80. Before that second last in a small field at Greyville on October 13 over 1900m, 1.1 len behind Madison Valley with 55kg at $2.30. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.

Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at Greyville on November 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind Diani carrying 61.5kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Greyville All Weather on August 30 2023 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Ralph The Rascal carrying 57.5kg at $26. Don't underestimate.