Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 14 at this track on September 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Potberrie carrying 57.0kg at $34. Last start won by 0.8 len at Turffontein Inside October 30 over 1450m defeating Max The Magician carrying 55.5kg at $21. Racing well. Top prospects.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on October 28 over 1000m, 2 len behind Espinoza with 60kg at $8. Before that won by 1.75 len at Turffontein Inside September 20 over 1000m defeating Karate Kid with 54kg at $3.50. Sure to be about the money.

Most recently 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 58kg at $34. Before that second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pennsylvania with 58kg at $17. Should go well in this line up.

Second-up. First-up after eight months won by 2.75 len at this track November 4 over 1200m defeating Antonio Gaudi carrying 62kg at $15. Previously second-up won by a neck at Turffontein Standside August 3 2024 over 1000m defeating John Wick with 60kg at $6.50. Should progress from that first-up run.

Second-up. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind The Last Duke with 59kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 7th of 19 at this track on May 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Falcon Strike with 62kg at $6.50. Found The Last Duke too strong fresh but fitter and can turn the tables.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 14 at this track on September 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Potberrie carrying 51.0kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track on May 22 over 1000m, 2 len behind Halberdier with 57.5kg at $15. Unlikely to threaten.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on October 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Miami Mountain carrying 56kg at $15. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at this track on October 28 over 1000m, 3 len behind Espinoza with 58kg at $51. Likely to play a big role.

Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by a neck at this track September 18 over 1400m defeating Palace Attack with 57kg at $2.40. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 11 over 1450m, 0.5 len behind Chronicle King carrying 57kg at $2.80. Promising galloper freshened for this and will take catching.

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on October 28 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Espinoza carrying 57.5kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Pennsylvania carrying 54.5kg at $21. Impossible to tip with any confidence.

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on October 28 over 1200m, nose behind Yippee Kiyay carrying 60kg at $8. The race before that won by 0.6 len at Turffontein Inside September 28 over 1200m defeating Ensuing carrying 58kg at $2.80. Racing in great form and will take running down.

Second run back. First-up after nine months second last in a small field at this track on October 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Yippee Kiyay carrying 56kg at $126. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Turffontein Standside December 7 over 1160m defeating Vibe Sa with 60kg at $11. Needs more time.

Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 8th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on May 8 over 1450m, 7 len behind It's Her Way carrying 61kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 13 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1160m, 0.5 len behind Paul Revere with 60kg at $4. May need the hitout.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 14 at this track on September 30 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Potberrie with 52.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Turffontein Standside on April 26 over 1100m, 6 len behind Roaming Spirit with 60.5kg at $34. Needs to lift.