Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 10 at this track on September 20 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Count Huhtikuu with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Vaal on July 3 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Last Car To Pass carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Unlikely to threaten.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at Vaal on September 2 over 1800m, 6 len behind Robert Browning carrying 62kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on August 17 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Pioneer Square carrying 56kg at $6. Drops in weight and placed 3/5 this trip. Among the chances on best figures.

Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at this track June 26 over 1600m, 2 len behind Golden Warrior carrying 60kg at $11. On debut won by 1.5 len Turffontein Standside January 26 over 1000m defeating Bingo with 60kg at $2.70. Won only try fresh and placed only try course and distance. Has the talent to take this out.

Having second run back today. Last run second last of 13 at Vaal on September 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind Echo Check with 60kg at $41. At only start last preparation ran last of 16 at Vaal on November 28 over 1400m, 38 len behind Confederate with 60.5kg at $34. Unlikely to threaten.

Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start won by a neck at Vaal August 14 over 1600m defeating Open Highway carrying 56kg at $8. The race before that 7th of 13 at Scottsville on June 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Rosh Kedesh carrying 58.5kg at $7. Winner this grade last time and goes well here. No reason he cannot salute again.

Second-up today. Last outing 4th of 9 at Vaal on August 30 over 1450m, 3 len behind Laughing William with 59.5kg at $41. At only start last preparation ran last of 9 at this track on March 20 over 1450m, 8 len behind French Bolt carrying 55.5kg at $17. Fitter and nice weight with the claim. One of the top chances.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Vaal on September 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Master Christmas carrying 56.5kg at $7. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on August 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Pressonregardless with 57.5kg at $21. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.

Having second run back today. Freshened for 42 days. Last outing second last in a small field at this track on August 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind It's Personal with 58kg at $11. At only start last preparation 3rd of 13 at Greyville on May 3 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tobacconist carrying 58kg at $17. One of the top chances.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Vaal July 31 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Mighty Eagle with 60kg at $2.40. On debut second last in a small field at Vaal May 22 over 1500m, 5 len behind Tenjiku with 57kg at $13.50. Unlikely to trouble the top few.

Third-up today. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 11 at Vaal on August 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Palace Attack with 60kg at $4.50. Second-up favourite; won by 4.5 len at Vaal August 26 over 1600m defeating Olympian Gold carrying 60kg at $3.30. Big winner last time and off the low draw expected to go close.

Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at Vaal August 26 over 1600m defeating Gamer with 59kg at $6. The start before that 6th of 8 at Greyville on August 6 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Master Josh carrying 55.5kg at $9. Won last start and is well-placed again.