Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 13 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jet Cat with 57.0kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 28 over 1160m, 12 len behind Ensuing carrying 61kg at $26. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.

Most recently 6th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Global Thunder carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Scottsville on June 29 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Beautiful Rania carrying 60kg at $9. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.

At the latest run 7th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1450m, 9 len behind Phil The Fluter carrying 57kg at $67. Before that 9th of 14 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Royal Horizon with 60.5kg at $51. Rather invest elsewhere.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 6 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Chieftain's Shield with 56kg at $4.50. The run before that 4th in a small field at Turffontein Standside on June 8 over 1400m, 2 len behind Princess Keira with 60kg at $26. Put the writing on the wall last time.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Turffontein Inside May 8 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Gregarious with 55.5kg at $11. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Turffontein Inside April 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Streisand with 53.5kg at $26. Should run well.

Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Royal Horizon carrying 55.5kg at $15. The run before that 7th of 18 at this track on June 19 over 1500m, 5 len behind Sovereigns Call carrying 54.0kg at $34. Can improve again. Top chance.

Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 2000m, 13 len behind Teo Torriatte carrying 57.5kg at $26. The run before that 12th of 14 at this track on May 15 over 1500m, 11 len behind Sail The Sky with 58kg at $67. Prepared to just watch today.

Most recently 10th of 14 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Royal Horizon with 56.5kg at $15. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 15th of 18 at this track on June 19 over 1500m, 12 len behind Sovereigns Call with 54.5kg at $17. Likely to find them too smart.

Second-up today. Last run 4th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, 2.25 len behind Global Thunder carrying 52kg at $11. At only start last preparation 11th of 15 at Kenilworth on April 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Trippi's Silk with 55.5kg at $15. Strong winning chance.

Last start 6th of 14 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Royal Horizon with 53.5kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 2000m, 99 len behind Teo Torriatte carrying 51.5kg at $4.30. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Phil The Fluter with 52kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Royal Horizon with 52kg at $51. Winning hope.