Races ARB Scottsville - SAF

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 56 days. Resuming 8th of 11 at this track on September 15 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Gladatorian carrying 58.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Greyville on October 6 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Formagear with 59kg at $8. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.

Most recently 5th of 14 at Greyville on November 3 over 1100m, 2 len behind No Filter with 56.5kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Greyville on October 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Quasiforsure carrying 52.5kg at $5.50. Among the winning hopes on best form.

Useful type. Most recently 10th of 14 at Greyville on November 3 over 1100m, 3 len behind No Filter carrying 58.5kg at $15. Before that 9th of 11 at Greyville on October 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Formagear with 59kg at $11. Racing well and is nicely placed.

Going well. Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Greyville All Weather October 30 over 1400m defeating William Rufus with 61kg at $2.30. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on September 15 over 1500m, 3 len behind Gladatorian with 53.5kg at $7. No reason he cannot salute again.

Last start 2nd of 14 at Greyville on November 3 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind No Filter with 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 9th of 12 at Greyville on October 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Quasiforsure carrying 57.5kg at $11. Forward showing expected.

Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at Greyville on October 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Quasiforsure carrying 52.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at this track on August 6 2023 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Aberdeen with 57kg at $8. Unlikely to threaten.

Useful gelding. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Greyville on November 3 over 1100m, 2 len behind No Filter with 55.5kg at $3.50. Before that 3rd of 11 at Greyville on October 6 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Formagear with 56kg at $34. Should go well.

Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 12 at Greyville on October 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Quasiforsure carrying 55kg at $17. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind The Shepherd carrying 59.5kg at $5. Unlikely to threaten.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 2.25 len at Greyville October 6 over 1200m defeating Mexican Pete carrying 60.5kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell 8th of 16 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Gauteng Charity Mile on November 2 over 1600m, 6 len behind Winchester Mansion carrying 57kg at $34. Racing well. Has strong claims.

Third-up today. First-up won by 1.4 len at Greyville October 6 over 1200m defeating Mr Master Starter with 59kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at Greyville on November 3 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind See It Again with 59.5kg at $6.50. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Greyville in the G1 Mercury Sprint July 28 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Surjay with 60kg at $34. Previously first up; third of 7 at Greyville All Weather June 12 2023 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Pray For Rain with 59.5kg at $6. Expected to play a major role.

At the latest run second last of 14 at Greyville on November 3 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind No Filter with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 12 at Greyville on October 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Quasiforsure carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Improvement required to threaten in this field.

Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 14 at Greyville on November 3 over 1100m, 6 len behind No Filter with 53.5kg at $34. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at this track on July 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind The Real Prince carrying 57kg at $9. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Most recently in a small field at Greyville on November 27 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Connery carrying 60kg at $26. The race before that ran last of 10 at Greyville All Weather on November 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Connery carrying 59kg at $34. Might need easier race.

Going well. Last start 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on November 11 over 1160m, 1.3 len behind Dyce with 59.5kg at $3.80. Before that won by a head at Turffontein Standside October 26 over 1160m defeating Lucky Lad carrying 59.5kg at $5. Definite chance.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Greyville July 28 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Get Impressed with 58.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at this track December 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind William Robertson carrying 58kg at $26. Prefer others.

Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 13 at Greyville on October 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Jet Legacy carrying 59.5kg at $51. Last start second last of 7 at Greyville All Weather on November 20 over 1100m, 11 len behind Andy Coogle with 57.5kg at $17. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.