Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on July 3 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Teo Torriatte carrying 58kg at $7. The race before that 7th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on June 23 over 2000m, 6 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 59kg at $26. Capable of a better run.

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on June 23 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind It's Her Way with 54.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Scottsville on June 16 over 2400m, 4 len behind Escapologist with 57.5kg at $8. Expected to finish much closer.

Most recently 7th of 11 at Greyville in the G3 Gold Vase on July 5 over 3000m, 13 len behind King Pelles with 50kg at $51. The start before that second last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 2600m, 13 len behind Mo Ment carrying 52.5kg at $26. Others going much better leading into this.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start won by a long-neck at Turffontein Standside June 15 over 2000m defeating Hopscotch with 60kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 3 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Bold Action with 60kg at $7. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.

Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 13 at this track on June 19 over 1800m, 8 len behind Annewithan E with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on March 21 2024 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Paschals Samore with 55kg at $9. Don't underestimate.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 12 at this track on May 15 over 2000m, 15 len behind Azaleas For All carrying 59kg at $41. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at this track on June 19 over 2400m, 7 len behind Cartagena carrying 57.5kg at $101. Among the winning chances.

On a three run winning streak. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by 7 len at this track June 19 over 2400m defeating Pomozelous with 53.5kg at $5.50. The run before that won by a nose at this track May 29 over 1800m defeating Gamer carrying 54.5kg at $15. Winning hope.

Last start won by 0.8 len at this track July 3 over 2400m defeating Follow The Master with 52kg at $21. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on May 22 over 1800m, 16 len behind Pioneer Square with 60kg at $101. Broke through last time but this is harder.

Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track May 22 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Nuclear Force with 53.5kg at $13.50. First up last campaign third of 14 at this track September 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Red Legend with 52.5kg at $51. Look for a bold run.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at this track May 22 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Nuclear Force carrying 52kg at $7. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at this track May 15 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Cartagena carrying 53kg at $34. Solid top-three proposition.

Most recently 6th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 2000m, 9 len behind Dual Prophecy with 50.5kg at $126. The run before that ran last of 14 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 18 len behind Royal Horizon carrying 51.5kg at $101. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 2000m, 7 len behind Teo Torriatte carrying 53.5kg at $6. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on May 22 over 2400m, 3 len behind Nuclear Force with 53kg at $8. Faces a tough assignment.

Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at this track May 22 over 2400m, 12 len behind Nuclear Force with 49.0kg at $17. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Turffontein Standside February 3 2024 over 1600m, 8 len behind Mighty Goddess carrying 56kg at $26. Others rate better.