Races ARB Scottsville - SAF

Third-up today. First-up second last of 13 at Vaal on April 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Arilena with 56kg at $7. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on May 11 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind The Ultimate King with 59kg at $21. Among the winning hopes on best form.

Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start second last of 14 at Greyville on April 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Moya Wa Laliga carrying 59.5kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 8 at this track on February 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Numzaan carrying 59kg at $11. Fully tested on his recent run.

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Real War with 56.5kg at $6. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ingqwele with 56.5kg at $51. Genuine chance this time around.

Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 14 len behind Mister Nibbles carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 12 at Greyville on March 23 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Red Mountain carrying 56kg at $15. Would be better placed in something easier.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Greyville on April 28 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Sparkling Jubilee carrying 61kg at $5. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Greyville on March 31 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Give Me Everything carrying 48.0kg at $13.50. Expected to go well.

Last start second last of 13 at Greyville on May 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind Tobacconist carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 14 at Greyville on April 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Moya Wa Laliga with 61kg at $9. Tricky assignment.

Going well. Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, neck behind Mister Nibbles carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Greyville on March 23 over 1600m, head behind World Of Our Own with 59kg at $3.30. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 6 len at this track April 30 over 1600m defeating Gurkha carrying 55.5kg at $4. The run before that 4th of 15 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Down By The River carrying 55.5kg at $15. Big chance to go back-to-back.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 15 at Turffontein Standside on April 26 over 1100m, 5 len behind Roaming Spirit carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Vaal on April 17 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Bob's Your Uncle carrying 50kg at $7. Can improve on recent efforts.

Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at Greyville All Weather on May 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ibutho carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Greyville on October 23 2022 over 1400m, 6 len behind See It Again carrying 60kg at $26. Solid top-three hope.

Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 2 len at Greyville April 6 over 1400m defeating Firelighter with 60kg at $1.40. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ingqwele with 56kg at $4. Definite winning chance.

Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at Greyville on April 20 over 1800m, 10 len behind Okavango carrying 56.5kg at $11. Before that 2nd of 10 at Greyville on March 23 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Arverni King carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Others look better placed.

Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start 9th of 15 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Down By The River carrying 56.5kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 12 at Greyville on March 23 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Red Mountain carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Others going much better heading into this one.

Third-up today. Freshened for 48 days. First-up 2nd of 11 at Durbanville on March 26 over 1500m, 4 len behind Noble Hero with 61.5kg at $3. Last start won by 0.9 len at this track April 13 over 1400m defeating Pioneer Square carrying 60kg at $2.70. Has the ability to take this out.

Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run won by a neck at this track April 13 over 1400m defeating Voldemort carrying 58.5kg at $13.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on February 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Johnny The Thief carrying 51.0kg at $8.50. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.

Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Kenilworth February 11 over 2200m, 6 len behind Chollima with 58.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Durbanville October 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Radicchio with 59kg at $7.50. Returns in a winnable race.

Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by a long-neck at this track May 18 over 1400m defeating Danube with 59.5kg at $4.50. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lake Como with 59.5kg at $4.30. Hard to beat again.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 1450m, 1.5 len behind French Bolt with 56kg at $17. Last start 10th of 13 at Greyville on May 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tobacconist with 61.5kg at $17. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.