Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Turffontein Inside September 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Juniper Green carrying 56.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Turffontein Inside June 5 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Top Division carrying 60kg at $11. Resuming in easier grade and placed 2/2 while fresh. Has the big claim and looks an excellent chance.

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 15 at this track on November 1 over 1160m, 8 len behind Lost For Words with 56.5kg at $17. The run before that 5th of 9 at Vaal on October 23 over 1000m, 5 len behind Green Flash with 52kg at $7. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits. Leading rider aboard and gets chance to atone.

At the latest run 6th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1000m, 8 len behind Daring Act with 58.5kg at $7. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track on October 26 over 1160m, 2.25 len behind Xenophon with 58.5kg at $7. Disappointing this grade latest. Leading rider replaced claimer and with good speed is well worth another chance. Nicely placed to atone.

Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 9 at Fairview on October 15 2024 over 1200m, 19 len behind Golden Link with 55kg at $26. First up last campaign 4th in a small field at Turffontein Inside on February 22 2024 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Time Fo Orchids carrying 58.0kg at $34. May need more time.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Vaal on October 2 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind His Lordship carrying 58kg at $5.50. Second-up 6th of 8 at Vaal on October 28 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Rafa Bay carrying 56.5kg at $15. Not far away in tougher latest and is a course and distance winner. Top chance.

Racing well recently. At the latest run scored a big 3.5 len win at Vaal November 23 over 1000m defeating Taking A Risk carrying 60kg at $4.30. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Vaal on November 4 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Queensland with 60kg at $11. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Vaal July 31 over 1000m, 4 len behind Time For Charity carrying 56.0kg at $34. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Vaal March 6 over 1200m, 13 len behind Frozen Fantasy with 57kg at $11. May need the run.

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Vaal on November 4 over 1000m, 0.1 len behind Oriental Bouquet with 61.5kg at $5. Before that second last of 7 at Vaal on October 2 over 1000m, 5 len behind His Lordship carrying 59kg at $9. Worth thought on latest effort.

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Vaal on November 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Oriental Bouquet with 61.5kg at $13.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at Vaal on October 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Miss Munroe carrying 56.5kg at $26. Others going much better leading into this.

Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 8 at Vaal on November 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Oriental Bouquet with 59kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track on January 18 over 1160m, 12 len behind Winds Of Change with 60kg at $126. Needs to do a lot more.