Races ARB Vaal - SAF

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Greyville in the G2 Umkhomazi Stakes on July 27 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Zalatoris with 60kg at $67. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Constellation with 60kg at $5. Thereabouts last time and rates highly.

Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Chyavana carrying 52kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on April 17 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Safe Space with 62.5kg at $4.30. Sure to run well.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Fairview June 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Song Of Myself carrying 60.0kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Fairview All Weather December 27 over 1400m defeating Global State with 58.5kg at $34. Likely to run well.

Having second run back today. Not raced for 47 days. Last run 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 28 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Rafa Bay carrying 59kg at $9. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1000m, 10 len behind Warm Winter Nite with 54.5kg at $3.50. Strong winning chance.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up 7th of 15 at Turffontein Standside on April 26 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Roaming Spirit carrying 60kg at $17. Second-up 5th of 16 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 61kg at $13.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.

Last start ran last in a small field at this track on July 31 over 1600m, 10 len behind Mighty Eagle carrying 60kg at $5.50. Before that 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 8 over 1400m, 11 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 60kg at $5. On his best form he can take this out.

At the latest run 7th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on July 26 over 1000m, 6 len behind Espinoza with 59kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ensuing with 59kg at $8.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 13th of 16 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, 15 len behind Vibe Sa with 58.5kg at $41. Last start 3rd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on July 26 over 1000m, 2 len behind Espinoza with 57.5kg at $101. Will need to lift.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on July 6 over 1000m, neck behind Constellation with 58.5kg at $7.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 28 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Rafa Bay carrying 55.5kg at $6. Doesn’t need to improve much to salute.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Turffontein Inside June 5 over 1600m, 10 len behind Obsidian with 55.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Turffontein Inside September 28 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Wolf Mountain with 61kg at $51. May need more time.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation by 1.1 len this track May 29 over 1200m defeating Alone Time carrying 54.5kg at $13.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 15 at Turffontein Standside April 26 over 1160m, 4 len behind Phala Millions carrying 59.5kg at $11. This looks too tough.