Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Recent form sound. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 4.5 len at Turffontein Inside June 5 over 1600m defeating Birthright carrying 56kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Sail The Sky with 61kg at $4. Can get the job done again.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 44 day letup. Resuming favourite; won by 4.5 len at Turffontein Inside May 8 over 1450m defeating Warning Sound with 58.5kg at $4.30. Last start second last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind Warning Sound carrying 61kg at $1.80. Rates highly. Big chance.

Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at Greyville All Weather on June 22 over 1600m, 2 len behind Lucky Dollar carrying 59kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on November 23 over 1160m, 2 len behind Passage Of Power carrying 58kg at $11. Unlikely to threaten.

At the latest run 7th of 12 at Greyville All Weather on July 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rollo The Viking with 60.5kg at $7. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on May 8 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Bob's Your Uncle carrying 52.5kg at $26. Has a low draw and is in the mix.

Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 13 at this track on June 23 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 60.5kg at $13.50. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len at Turffontein Inside February 27 over 1800m defeating On Target with 57kg at $7.50. Needs to lift.

Last start 7th of 12 at this track on July 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Birthright carrying 59kg at $8. The start before that 7th of 16 at Vaal on June 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 60kg at $5.50. Can't recommend.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 9 at this track on June 28 over 1000m, 16 len behind Rafa Bay with 59kg at $126. Second-up ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1200m, 16 len behind Ensuing with 60kg at $101. Has a nice gate but this will test.

Second run back. First-up after nine months 8th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 26 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Richard The First carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a nose at Turffontein Inside May 12 2024 over 1600m defeating Panning Gold carrying 60kg at $13.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at this track on July 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Chieftain's Shield with 60kg at $13.50. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Fairview August 30 over 1400m defeating Guerra carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Unlikely to threaten.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 26 over 1450m, head behind Richard The First carrying 54kg at $5.50. Before that won by a head at Vaal May 29 over 1400m defeating King Of Numbers carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Will be winding up strongly.

Most recently second last of 11 at Vaal on July 3 over 1600m, 10 len behind Last Car To Pass with 52.5kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on June 26 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Clarkson carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Capable of more – worth another chance.

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 14 at Vaal on July 3 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Royal Horizon with 59kg at $4.30. The start before that favourite; won by 1.4 len at this track June 8 over 1160m defeating Stone Of Scone carrying 57kg at $1.90. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.