Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by 1.5 len this track July 24 over 2400m defeating Silver Flare with 55.5kg at $3.50. On debut fourth of 8 at Turffontein Inside February 27 over 1450m, 6 len behind Satyagraha with 57kg at $51. Can go on with the job this prep.

Last start second last of 7 at this track on September 2 over 1800m, 6 len behind Robert Browning carrying 57.5kg at $8. The run before that ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 2000m, 20 len behind The Ultimate King with 56kg at $4.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on August 7 over 2400m, 4 len behind Stop The Traffic carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Unsolved Riddle with 56kg at $8.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on August 26 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Gimmeachoice carrying 56kg at $41. Before that second last of 13 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 2000m, 15 len behind Dual Prophecy with 58kg at $26. Genuine hope.

Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on August 28 over 1800m, 4 len behind Kiss Of Fire carrying 55.5kg at $7. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on August 7 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Stop The Traffic carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 1600m, 14 len behind Unsolved Riddle with 58kg at $26. Second-up ran last of 10 at this track on August 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Gimmeachoice carrying 57.5kg at $101. Can't see him troubling these.

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.6 len at this track August 28 over 1800m defeating Boom Boom with 52.5kg at $7. The start before that won by a neck at this track July 24 over 2000m defeating Stop The Traffic with 56.5kg at $34. Leading chance again.

At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on September 11 over 1600m, 9 len behind Greenlight Racer with 55kg at $41. The race before that 11th of 13 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 11 len behind Coppola with 55.5kg at $34. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently won by 4.5 len at this track August 26 over 2000m defeating Inclusion carrying 52kg at $5. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on July 24 over 2000m, 8 len behind Kiss Of Fire carrying 52kg at $101. Won last start and is well-placed again.

Most recently second last in a small field at this track on September 2 over 2400m, 99 len behind Damova carrying 52kg at $11. The race before that second last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on August 23 over 3000m, 34 len behind Mo Ment carrying 47.5kg at $21. Not one of the top selections.

Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on September 2 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Red Sparrow with 55.5kg at $15. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on August 7 over 1800m, 3 len behind Futurewolff carrying 52kg at $67. Not far away last start. Big chance.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on September 2 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Red Sparrow with 55kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on August 7 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Stop The Traffic with 51.5kg at $9. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.