Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Turffontein Standside April 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Royal Force with 60kg at $2.40. Previously first up; third of 11 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Gauteng Guineas February 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Parisian Walkway with 60kg at $21. Consistent type with a good fresh record. One of the leading chances this class.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at this track on July 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Chyavana with 60kg at $6.50. Last start ran last of 8 at Vaal on August 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Quantum Theory with 54.5kg at $26. Will need to find plenty of improvement.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Greyville in the G1 Premier's Champion Stakes July 27 over 1600m, 8 len behind Jan Van Goyen with 60kg at $26. On debut won by neck Turffontein Standside March 1 over 1000m defeating One Fine Winter carrying 57kg at $67. Grade 1 placed this trip three back and did win only try fresh. Can return with a bold run.

Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by 1.3 len this track June 26 over 1600m defeating Zalatoris carrying 60kg at $4. On debut third of 9 at Turffontein Standside February 24 over 1160m, 5 len behind Arashi carrying 60kg at $17. Honest colt sure to be improved off first campaign. Has the ability to run well.

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since winning by neck Greyville G2 Umkhomazi Stakes July 27 over 1200m defeating Shadowfax carrying 60kg at $8. On debut to post a big 3.5 len win. This track April 27 over 1200m defeating Balule carrying 60kg at $13.50. Talented type who won only try course and distance and also won only start fresh. Top chance if overcomes the draw.

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on May 17 over 1160m, 12 len behind Just Be Lekker carrying 54.5kg at $7. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Standside July 27 2024 over 1000m defeating Autumn Var carrying 57kg at $4. Has won fresh but prefer to see how she returns.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Turffontein Standside July 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Argo Alley with 53kg at $13.50. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Turffontein Standside July 7 2024 over 1400m, 4 len behind Mount Pinatubo with 55kg at $13.50. Unlikely to threaten.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at this track May 8 over 1450m, 18 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 60kg at $34. Previously first up; second of 14 at this track in the G2 October 5 over 1450m, 1.5 len behind Back In Business carrying 50.5kg at $67. Marginal prospects.

Resuming after a break; only one run when won by 2 len at this track July 10 over 1200m defeating Blushing Bloom with 60kg at $3. Led throughout here to win on debut then put away. Low draw and expect a forward showing.

Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on August 23 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Banyan carrying 58kg at $3.30. Second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Vaal September 18 over 1200m defeating Trajanus with 60kg at $1.90. Promising type drawn the inside and expected to go close.