Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 13 at Turffontein Inside on August 23 over 1450m, 13 len behind Pressonregardless with 52.0kg at $34. Last start ran last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on September 20 over 1800m, 7 len behind King's Express carrying 56kg at $15. Fully tested on his recent run.

Most recently 4th of 14 at this track on September 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Potberrie carrying 55kg at $15. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on August 14 over 1600m, 8 len behind Obsidian with 55kg at $9. Looks outclassed.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Turffontein Standside June 23 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Hawkbill carrying 54kg at $8.50. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside October 26 over 1600m, 9 len behind Greeting My Master with 57kg at $11. Course and distance suits and goes well fresh. Leading player with top hoop aboard.

Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by neck Turffontein Standside April 19 over 2000m defeating Dj Junior with 57kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at this track November 21 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Bacchus with 58.5kg at $26. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work. Goes well fresh and will take catching.

Most recently second last of 9 at this track on October 2 over 1800m, 8 len behind Luce Verde with 52kg at $41. Before that second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on September 20 over 1800m, 4 len behind King's Express carrying 53.5kg at $67. This race looks too tough.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Greyville All Weather June 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Among The Clouds with 61kg at $13.50. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at Turffontein Inside March 20 over 2000m, 2 len behind Dimako's Jet with 56.5kg at $11. Others are preferred.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 6th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1600m, 5 len behind Birthright with 58.5kg at $7. First up last campaign 6th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 20 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind French Bolt with 56kg at $3.50. A big run will not surprise.

Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Greyville All Weather August 1 over 1600m, 2 len behind Two Miles West carrying 59kg at $11. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Turffontein Inside February 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind Kudzu carrying 62kg at $17. Not without claims.

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Turffontein Inside on September 20 over 2000m, 20 len behind Titans Of War with 58.5kg at $34. The race before that 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on August 17 over 2000m, 10 len behind Luce Verde carrying 52.5kg at $21. Other runners are much more appealing.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on October 9 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Mastership carrying 52kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on September 2 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Robert Browning carrying 61kg at $3.80. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly back in this grade.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Coppola with 62kg at $6. The race before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Turffontein Standside August 9 over 1600m defeating Clarkson with 60kg at $7.50. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Robert Browning with 57kg at $4.50. Before that won by 1.0 len at this track August 26 over 1600m defeating Gamer carrying 59kg at $6. Racing well and forward showing expected.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track September 30 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Itsnowornever carrying 57kg at $1.50. The start before that 2nd of 13 at this track on September 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Amazon Queen with 57kg at $2.40. Could not have been more impressive winner maiden last start. Can go on with it.