Races ARB Vaal - SAF

She is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Not seen since she finished last of 7 at Turffontein Inside September 6 over 1800m, 19 len behind Special Star carrying 60kg at $101. On debut 12th of 14 at Turffontein Inside July 10 over 1600m, 18 len behind Merryweather with 60kg at $67. Prepared to watch.

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1700m, 2 len behind Into Dancing carrying 58kg at $6. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on October 11 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Elusive Red carrying 55kg at $6.50. Has improved every run and looks set to break through.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1700m, 13 len behind Into Dancing carrying 58kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Top Shelf Teddy carrying 58kg at $26. Prepared to risk on current form.

Most recently 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, slow going 2.75 len behind Frangipani with 58kg at $9. The run before that 8th of 11 at Durbanville on October 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Red State carrying 56.5kg at $8. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.

Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 14 at Greyville on October 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Green Glow with 51.0kg at $101. Before that ran last of 12 at Greyville All Weather on October 27 over 2000m, 11 len behind Cheerscheerscheers carrying 53.5kg at $34. Take on trust.

Last start 6th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Frangipani with 58kg at $15. The race before that 8th of 15 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dondoyaki carrying 56.5kg at $21. Can do a lot better than that last run.

Third-up today. First-up 13th of 15 at this track on October 9 over 1200m, 13 len behind Queen Of Pearls carrying 55kg at $126. Last start 10th of 15 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dondoyaki with 58kg at $126. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.

Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Al Greenga carrying 58kg at $51. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at this track on August 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Scarlett Heart carrying 57kg at $67. One of the top chances.

Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, 12th of 17 at this track on October 28 over 1200m, 10 len behind Vamanos carrying 59kg at $101. Second-up 6th of 15 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Dondoyaki carrying 58kg at $81. Much better race last time and the extra trip is a plus. Should be right in the finish.

Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th of 9 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Lost For Words carrying 58kg at $11. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 1600m, 4 len behind Duchess Of Paloma with 58kg at $21. Strong improvement when straight to a mile at second outing and looks a top chance to get off the mark.

Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 8th of 15 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1160m, 7 len behind Quiet Winter carrying 59kg at $51. Second-up 4th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Al Greenga with 58kg at $11. Solid improvement at second outing and extra trip looks ideal now. Capable of a strong showing.

Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 13th of 15 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1160m, 11 len behind Quiet Winter with 59kg at $67. Last start 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Russian Nobility with 57.5kg at $41. Looks tested again.