Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Most recently second last of 16 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Gauteng Charity Mile on November 1 over 1600m, 22 len behind Atticus Finch with 59kg at $41. Before that 6th of 14 at Turffontein Inside in G2 on October 4 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 58kg at $34. Genuine chance this time around.

Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track on September 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Potberrie with 58.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on September 20 over 1600m, 4 len behind Max The Magician carrying 58kg at $5. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at this track on October 9 over 1000m, 6 len behind Truth carrying 52kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Turffontein Standside March 22 over 1160m defeating Presley carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Must improve significantly.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Greyville in the G1 Gold Challenge June 7 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Dave The King carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len Turffontein Standside December 7 over 1160m defeating Cymric with 58.5kg at $1.50. Classy galloper resuming in far easier grade and expected to go close fresh.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 12th of 14 at this track on September 30 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Potberrie carrying 56kg at $17. Last start ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 1450m, 7 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 56kg at $17. Fully tested on his recent run.

Racing well recently. At the latest run won by a long-neck at this track October 23 over 1600m defeating Dark Silver with 55kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Robert Browning carrying 57kg at $4.50. Racing well and can win again.

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on October 23 over 1450m, 1.0 len behind Palace Prince carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Turffontein Inside October 4 over 1450m defeating Fostinovo carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Genuine hope on latest effort.

Last start ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1800m, 26 len behind Skittles Skies with 60kg at $6.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Pressonregardless with 56kg at $51. Forgive last start when stretching out to 1800m. Goes very well here and can turn things around.

Recent form sound. Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 11 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Pennsylvania with 52kg at $3.50. Before that 3rd of 13 at Turffontein Inside on August 23 over 1450m, 2.25 len behind Pressonregardless with 52kg at $2.30. Overdue for a win and best form is at this longer journey.

First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Fairview June 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Zinovi with 58kg at $51. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Fairview February 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind My Best Shot carrying 60kg at $101. Major upset if he won.

Second run back. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at this track on October 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Yippee Kiyay with 57kg at $1.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.9 len at Turffontein Standside June 15 over 1160m defeating Jan Van Goyen with 57kg at $3.30. Solid fresh but even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.