Races ARB Durbanville - SAF

Third-up today. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track on September 3 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Better Man carrying 60kg at $13.50. Last start 11th of 13 at this track on October 5 over 2000m, 7 len behind Master Of Paris with 56kg at $51. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.

Second-up. First-up after three months won by 1.75 len at this track September 27 over 1800m defeating Lomu with 56kg at $8. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Kenilworth on July 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Better Man with 60kg at $11. Big return and can only be fitter. Solid top-three hope.

Third-up today. First-up 8th of 11 at this track on August 30 over 2000m, 4 len behind Heal And Soul carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 10th of 13 at this track on October 5 over 2000m, 7 len behind Master Of Paris with 56.5kg at $11. Not for ours.

Comes off a 46 day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at this track on September 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Major Master carrying 55kg at $17. The race before that ran last of 13 at Kenilworth on July 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind What A Fortune carrying 51.0kg at $26. Will not find this easy. Not keen.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign won by 0.6 len Greyville All Weather June 25 over 2000m defeating Papa C carrying 60kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Greyville April 6 over 1400m defeating Firelighter carrying 60kg at $1.40. A big run will not surprise.

Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 9 at this track on September 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Mente Et Manu with 56kg at $67. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Kenilworth on December 4 over 1600m, 9 len behind Native Ruler carrying 60kg at $101. Must improve significantly.

Third-up today. Not raced for 52 days. First-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Kenilworth July 15 over 1600m in the wet defeating Yamazaki with 60kg at $3. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a head at this track September 3 over 1800m defeating King's Quest carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. Unbeaten this time in and cam make it three straight.

Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on October 5 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Master Of Paris carrying 51.0kg at $8. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track on September 13 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Future Free carrying 63kg at $3. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.

Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track September 13 over 1800m defeating Baton Rouge carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; won by a neck at Kenilworth August 13 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Joueur De Flute carrying 58kg at $3.50. In great form and expected to be in the finish again.