Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Most recently won by a neck at Vaal November 23 over 1000m defeating Espinoza carrying 60kg at $7. The start before that 10th of 12 at Vaal on November 11 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Silver Tudor carrying 59kg at $11. Open class winner latest. Jockey has a great record aboard and with good early speed is sure to go well again.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Pennsylvania with 58kg at $17. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Vaal on November 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Gimmethegoodlife with 60kg at $13.50. Form doesn't read well but he is a genuine chance.

Most recently 6th of 9 at Vaal on November 23 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Gimmethegoodlife with 58kg at $6. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on October 26 over 1160m, 1.75 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 50.5kg at $26. Not far away last start. Big chance.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Vaal September 30 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Potberrie with 57.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside August 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Sheldon carrying 58kg at $26. Cannot make a strong case.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Turffontein Inside September 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Nyaka Nyaka with 56kg at $21. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at this track July 26 over 1000m, 6 len behind Chieftain carrying 56kg at $67. Not keen on his chances.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind The Last Duke carrying 59kg at $5.50. Last start ran last of 12 at Vaal on November 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Silver Tudor with 57kg at $8. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Vaal on October 28 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Espinoza with 53.5kg at $76. Last start 4th of 9 at Vaal on November 23 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Gimmethegoodlife with 58kg at $17. No surprise if he was in the finish.

At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on November 29 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Minogue carrying 50kg at $101. Before that 5th of 7 at this track on November 9 over 1160m, 8 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 50kg at $51. Doesn’t need to improve that much.

At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Vaal on November 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Silver Tudor carrying 55.5kg at $26. The run before that 7th of 11 at Vaal on October 28 over 1000m, 3 len behind Espinoza carrying 58kg at $51. Genuine hope on latest effort.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 15 at this track in the G3 Graham Beck Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 58kg at $13.50. The race before that scored a big 7 len win at Turffontein Inside September 28 over 1450m defeating Royale Jacket with 60kg at $1.30. Not disgraced when fourth in stakes class latest. Ran on well and will be charging again late here.

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 11th of 15 at this track in the G3 Graham Beck Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 58kg at $9. Before that won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Inside October 4 over 1200m defeating Charming Cheetah carrying 56kg at $3. Forgive latest when luckless in stakes class. Worth another chance.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 11 at Vaal on October 28 over 1000m, 3 len behind Espinoza with 57kg at $34. Second-up 7th of 9 at Vaal on November 23 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Gimmethegoodlife with 56kg at $13.50. Genuine hope on latest effort.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Vaal on October 28 over 1000m, 7 len behind Espinoza carrying 57.5kg at $76. Second-up second last of 9 at Vaal on November 23 over 1000m, 2 len behind Gimmethegoodlife with 56kg at $101. Hard to make a case on recent form.

Last start 7th of 12 at Vaal on November 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Silver Tudor carrying 56kg at $34. The race before that 5th of 11 at Vaal on October 28 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Espinoza with 57.5kg at $26. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

At the latest run 5th of 8 at Vaal on November 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Obsidian with 54.5kg at $3.50. The start before that 8th of 11 at Vaal on October 28 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Espinoza carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Thereabouts last couple but has a good record this shorter trip and at the course and distance. Will be storming home late.