Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Scottsville April 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Agrado with 57kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Greyville March 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Isivivane with 56.5kg at $9.50. Bold performance expected.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 1600m, 8 len behind Unsolved Riddle with 58kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Royal Horizon with 61kg at $11. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 19 at this track on May 29 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Falcon Strike carrying 57kg at $5. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Dantonfromsandton with 50kg at $26. Has the right credentials.

Third-up today. Freshened for 56 days. First-up 5th of 15 at Turffontein Standside on April 26 over 1160m, 4 len behind Phala Millions with 59.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell won by 1.1 len at this track May 29 over 1200m defeating Alone Time carrying 54.5kg at $13.50. Found his best form now. Will take beating.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Greyville All Weather on June 25 over 1200m, 9 len behind Purple Flower with 58.5kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 9 at Greyville All Weather on May 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Quentasia carrying 61kg at $26. Can do a lot better than that last run.

She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 15 at Scottsville January 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Emerald Green with 49.5kg at $21. On debut seventh of 9 at Scottsville February 18 2024 over 1200m, 10 len behind Quid Pro Quo carrying 60kg at $34. May need more time.

Most recently ran last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1450m, 99 len behind Phil The Fluter with 56kg at $67. The run before that 10th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 28 over 1160m, 12 len behind Ensuing carrying 58kg at $67. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 28 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Ensuing carrying 56kg at $4.30. The run before that 2nd of 13 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, long-neck behind Jet Cat with 56kg at $6.50. Going well. Leading chance.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at this track May 15 over 1500m, 11 len behind Sail The Sky with 56kg at $17. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside February 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Thunderbird carrying 58.5kg at $17. Looking to others for the winner.

Second run back. First-up after 16 months 10th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, 7 len behind Global Thunder carrying 52kg at $126. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track on November 23 2023 over 1000m, 6 len behind Happy Analia carrying 52.5kg at $34. Fitter but must improve sharply.