Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start 10th of 13 at Vaal on October 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Coppola with 60.5kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 14 at Vaal on September 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Potberrie carrying 55kg at $15. Drawn well and is among the chances.

At the latest run favourite; won by 0.6 len at Greyville All Weather November 16 over 1600m defeating Ragnar The King carrying 59kg at $4.30. The run before that 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Beynac carrying 57.5kg at $6. Won last start and is well-placed again.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on November 29 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Harun Al Rashid carrying 57.5kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on November 9 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Dark Silver carrying 57kg at $21. Placed 3/5 at the trip, including last start here. Capable of going to the next level.

Most recently 3rd of 8 at Vaal on November 23 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Obsidian carrying 48.5kg at $11. The run before that second last of 9 at Vaal on November 4 over 1500m, 9 len behind Dylan's Champ with 54.5kg at $6.50. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Vaal September 18 over 1400m, a neck behind Echo Check carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. On debut fourth of 8 at this track May 11 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Soho Heartthrob carrying 57kg at $34. First try at the trip but has good speed and shows plenty of ability. Expected to take catching.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on October 16 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Birthright with 54kg at $4. Second-up 6th of 10 at this track on November 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Dark Silver with 55kg at $2.50. Fitter for two runs back and this easier. Placed 3/4 this course and distance and capable of a better showing.

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at Vaal on November 4 over 1500m, 7 len behind Dylan's Champ with 54.5kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Vaal on October 23 over 1450m, head behind Palace Prince carrying 61kg at $9.50. Needs plenty of luck.

Last start 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1450m, 1.75 len behind Clarkson with 57kg at $11. Before that second last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1450m, 15 len behind Super Awesome carrying 55kg at $17. Prefer to see.

Last start 3rd of 7 at Vaal on November 20 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Champion Warrior carrying 54kg at $41. Before that 4th of 10 at Vaal on October 23 over 1450m, 1.0 len behind Palace Prince carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.

Last start 7th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Arlington Action carrying 57.5kg at $67. Before that second last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 2600m, 22 len behind Damova carrying 56kg at $34. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.