Races ARB Fairview - SAF

This What A Winter gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Maybe later.

Six-year-old mare by Divine Jet out of Proud Polly who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Prefer to see under race conditions.

At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Fairview All Weather on July 14 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Prince Antonio with 57kg at $1.60. The race before that 6th of 9 at Kenilworth on June 12 over 1000m, 4 len behind Spirit carrying 60kg at $17. Well placed to take this out.

At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track on July 11 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Ruby Claire carrying 60kg at $34. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track on June 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Exalted Love with 60kg at $67. Leading player.

Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 13 at this track on July 11 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Ruby Claire with 60kg at $5. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Vaal on October 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Zafar carrying 60kg at $26. Leading chance with plenty of upside.

He is resuming after a four months break. Not seen since he finished last of 16 at this track April 4 over 1400m, 30 len behind Asinantanga carrying 60kg at $126. On debut seventh of 10 at this track December 22 2023 over 800m, 5 len behind Play Act carrying 60kg at $15. May need the hitout.

Last start 3rd of 7 at Fairview All Weather on July 18 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Brooksider with 60kg at $4. The run before that 6th of 8 at Fairview All Weather on July 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Prince Antonio carrying 60kg at $11. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Kenilworth May 13 over 1200m, 14 len behind Lowveld Lily carrying 57.5kg at $101. On debut 11th of 13 at Kenilworth April 14 over 1200m, 17 len behind Una The Unicorn with 60kg at $51. Prepared to watch.

At the latest run 5th of 9 at Fairview All Weather on July 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Wild Fig carrying 58.5kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 9 at Fairview All Weather on July 4 over 1300m, 6 len behind Dancing In Winter with 61kg at $126. Racing okay but look elsewhere.

Last start 5th of 7 at Fairview All Weather on July 18 over 1000m, 2 len behind Brooksider with 60kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 8 at Fairview All Weather on July 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Prince Antonio carrying 56.0kg at $101. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.

Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Kenilworth on June 24 over 1800m, 10 len behind Money Extractor carrying 53kg at $81. Before that ran last of 15 at Kenilworth on May 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Happy Verse with 55.5kg at $101. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Last start second last of 13 at this track on July 11 over 1000m, 9 len behind Ruby Claire with 60kg at $126. The start before that ran last of 10 at Fairview All Weather on July 2 over 1200m, 18 len behind Green Okra with 53.5kg at $101. Cannot entertain.

At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track on July 11 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Ruby Claire carrying 57.5kg at $15. The run before that 7th of 9 at Fairview All Weather on July 4 over 1300m, 9 len behind Dancing In Winter carrying 51.0kg at $17. Genuine hope.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Fairview All Weather on July 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Green Okra carrying 53.5kg at $7. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track on June 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind You're So Special carrying 60kg at $51. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at this track on June 27 over 1400m, 16 len behind Tower Of London with 60kg at $126. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Fairview All Weather on July 14 over 1600m, 20 len behind Pardon Me carrying 56.0kg at $126. Needs to find extra to beat these.

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on July 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Wishes And Dreams carrying 60kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on June 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Silvan Mistress carrying 60kg at $7. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.

Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on June 20 over 1000m, 9 len behind Buffalo Bill with 57.5kg at $6. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind North Star carrying 60kg at $41. Has been racing well. Top prospects.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 45-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on June 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Buffalo Bill carrying 57.5kg at $15. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind North Star carrying 60kg at $26. Leading chance again.

First-starter by Vercingetorix out of Tzaritza. No surprise to see him in the finish.

Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Durbanville October 8 over 1250m, 6 len behind Aristotle carrying 59kg at $11. On debut fifth of 13 at Durbanville September 14 over 1250m, 2 len behind Let It Be Said with 58kg at $51. Others are preferred.