Races ARB Vaal - SAF

At the latest run in a small field at Turffontein Inside on September 20 over 2600m, 6 len behind Mo Ment with 60kg at $8. Before that 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on August 23 over 3000m, 10 len behind Mo Ment with 60kg at $3.80. Accomplished open class performer but might find it a shade sharp.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 46 day let-up. First-up favourite; won by 2 len at Turffontein Standside July 19 over 2000m defeating Enflame carrying 61kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on August 17 over 2000m, 0.7 len behind Luce Verde carrying 60.5kg at $1.80. Talented galloper who has missed the frame just once in career. Goes close.

Recent form sound. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on September 2 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Royal Edition carrying 58kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Don't Cry For Me carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Seasoned galloper who is a genuine chance on the back of the last effort.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 46 days. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Birthright with 60.5kg at $34. Last start won by 0.7 len at Turffontein Inside August 17 over 2000m defeating The Ultimate King carrying 58kg at $5. Big win second-up and further improvement to come. Hard to hold out.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.9 len at this track September 2 over 2000m defeating Vesuvio with 54kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 2 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind The Equator carrying 50.0kg at $8. Last-start winner in this class and can measure up again.

Last start ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on September 20 over 2600m, 12 len behind Mo Ment carrying 54kg at $3.80. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at this track on September 2 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Royal Edition with 54kg at $21. Will not find this easy. Not keen.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 46 days. Resuming 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 6 over 1100m, 7 len behind Whistle The Tune with 53.5kg at $101. Last start 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on August 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pioneer Square with 58.5kg at $51. Might just find this a bit too tough.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on August 23 over 1450m, 2 len behind Destiny Of Fire carrying 56kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Twostep Queen carrying 58.5kg at $6. Excels here and first time over the trip expected to take catching with the light weight.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.25 len at Turffontein Standside August 2 over 2850m defeating Damova with 57kg at $1.70. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 2000m, 2 len behind The Ultimate King carrying 58kg at $4. Continues to race well and despite the tougher assignment is attractively weighted.

Last start second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on September 20 over 1800m, 4 len behind King's Express with 53.5kg at $67. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on September 2 over 2000m, 8 len behind Royal Edition carrying 54kg at $41. Win doesn't look likely.