Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 16 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Wayne carrying 60kg at $11. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Palace Attack with 60kg at $15. Solid run fresh and can only be fitter. Among the leading chances.

At the latest run 11th of 16 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Wayne carrying 60kg at $17. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on October 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Onetwobucklemyshoe carrying 60kg at $7.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.

At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Beira with 60kg at $101. The start before that 5th of 16 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wayne carrying 60kg at $67. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dawson's Anvil carrying 60kg at $101. The run before that 9th of 14 at this track on October 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Single Combat with 60kg at $126. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.

Four-year-old gelding by Lance out of Second Bite having his first start. Likely to come in for support.

Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Turffontein Inside September 6 over 1800m, 23 len behind Follow The Master carrying 56kg at $2.70. On debut ran last of 7 at Turffontein Standside March 22 over 1160m, 17 len behind Esteemed with 60kg at $21. Plenty of pace and expected to give a sight. Can go on to better things this campaign.

Three-year-old gelding (Last Winter - Burning Sky) making his debut. A bold showing is expected.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Turffontein Inside September 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Trust carrying 58kg at $34. On debut second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside August 2 over 1000m, 9 len behind Fifty Ways carrying 60kg at $67. Useful type who should go well.

Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, 18 len behind Echo Check with 57kg at $34. Returned from break 13th of 16 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Wayne carrying 58kg at $101. Unlikely to threaten.

By Erik The Red out of Queen Of All on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 250,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 August Two Year Old Sale). From a good family of winners. Nice profile and expected to measure up.

First-starter by Fire Away out of Moreamore. Plenty pf winners in the family and leading rider aboard. Nice profile and any positive market lead must be respected.

Second-up. First start 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Big Joe carrying 60kg at $51. Returned from break ran last of 11 at this track on October 9 over 1200m, 18 len behind Ice Dragon carrying 57.5kg at $67. Unlikely to threaten.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 1600m, 8 len behind Luwak with 58kg at $9.50. Before that 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on October 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Onetwobucklemyshoe carrying 58kg at $15. Fully tested on his recent run.