Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Greyville on May 24 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Sohot Sowhat with 56kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on May 1 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Mountain High with 58kg at $13.50. Working up to a win. Worth following.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at this track on June 5 over 1600m, 14 len behind Obsidian carrying 60kg at $13.50. The start before that won by 2.25 len at this track April 27 over 1200m defeating Pennsylvania with 54kg at $3. A better showing than last start is expected.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 11 at this track on May 8 over 1450m, head behind Bob's Your Uncle with 52.5kg at $3.30. Second-up 5th of 11 at Greyville on June 7 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind El Dante with 55kg at $5. Racing well. Has strong claims.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.6 len at Turffontein Standside June 3 over 1160m defeating Blizzard Snow carrying 54kg at $9. Before that 3rd of 12 at Vaal on April 17 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Raining Rubies carrying 57kg at $8. Strong winning hope.

Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 28 over 1000m, 16 len behind Rafa Bay with 59kg at $126. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on November 15 over 1000m, 16 len behind Halberdier carrying 57.5kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten.

Most recently second last of 12 at this track on June 26 over 1450m, 6 len behind Busstopinhounslow with 52kg at $26. The race before that ran last of 15 at Turffontein Standside on June 15 over 1160m, 10 len behind Banff carrying 54kg at $34. Even the minor placings look out of reach.

Most recently 8th of 16 at Vaal on June 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 60kg at $13.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 3 over 1160m, 5 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 54kg at $101. Hard to make a case on recent form.

Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Standside June 28 over 1160m defeating Prized Platinum with 63kg at $3.30. The start before that 7th of 19 at Vaal on May 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Falcon Strike carrying 62kg at $6.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1000m, 9 len behind Warm Winter Nite with 52kg at $26. First up last campaign 4th of 8 at this track on September 14 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Heather's Boy carrying 60kg at $6. Certainly one to consider.

Last start 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on July 6 over 1000m, neck behind Constellation with 58.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 28 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Rafa Bay with 55.5kg at $6. In the finish most recently but fully tested here.