Races ARB Kenilworth - SAF

Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 19 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 22 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Outlaw King with 57.5kg at $17. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Ziyasha carrying 62kg at $21. Others appeal more heading into this.

Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 10 at Fairview All Weather on December 30 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Fairy Knight with 62kg at $2.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Fairview All Weather December 29 2023 over 1200m defeating Mhlabeni with 62kg at $3. Needs more time.

Useful type. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 19 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Outlaw King carrying 63kg at $21. The race before that second last in a small field at this track in the G2 Green Point Stakes on December 7 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Oriental Charm with 60kg at $8. Genuine hope on latest effort.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1000m, nose behind Golden Sickle carrying 62kg at $1.40. Before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Turffontein Standside November 11 over 1160m defeating William Robertson with 62kg at $2.30. Well placed to take this out.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign by nose this track November 23 over 1100m defeating Meu Capitano with 62kg at $41. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Durbanville October 12 over 1000m, 3 len behind Seeking The Stars with 61.5kg at $4.30. Marginal prospects.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track in the G1 Queen's Plate on January 4 over 1600m, 2 len behind One Stripe with 60kg at $15. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track in G3 on November 16 over 1600m, long-neck behind Rascallion carrying 60kg at $3.30. Everything points towards a big run.

Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 13 at this track in the G1 Queen's Plate on January 4 over 1600m, 10 len behind One Stripe with 60kg at $101. Previously second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Fairview All Weather August 23 over 1200m defeating Ledell's Echo with 62kg at $2.40. Needs to lift.

Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 19 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 22 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Outlaw King carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on April 5 2023 over 1200m, nose behind Lunch Money with 60kg at $8.50. Fitter and worth including.

Most recently 6th of 13 at this track in the G1 Queen's Plate on January 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind One Stripe with 60kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Merchants on November 30 over 1160m, 3 len behind Mount Pilatus carrying 63.5kg at $5. Deserves another chance.

Going well. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on January 4 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Candy Town carrying 62kg at $7. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Ziyasha with 62kg at $3.30. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.

Having second run back today. Last start 8th of 19 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Outlaw King carrying 60kg at $15. At only start last preparation won by 1.75 len at Durbanville October 12 over 1000m defeating Dance Variety carrying 61.5kg at $9.50. Needs to lift.

Second run back. First-up after five months 17th of 19 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 22 over 1200m, 14 len behind Outlaw King with 55.5kg at $9. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Scottsville September 10 2023 over 1000m defeating Teatime Tipple carrying 58kg at $1.80. Should progress from that first-up run.

Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by a long-neck at this track G2 Sceptre Stakes January 4 over 1200m defeating Roccapina with 59kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track G3 Southern Cross Stakes December 7 over 1000m defeating Candy Town with 60kg at $1.70. Sure to be right there at the business end.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1100m, 7 len behind Ziyasha with 62kg at $51. Second-up 9th of 19 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Outlaw King carrying 59.5kg at $51. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 10th of 14 at this track on November 23 over 1100m, 7 len behind Ziyasha carrying 62kg at $51. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on January 4 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Candy Town with 60kg at $67. Needs plenty of luck.