Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Speedman with 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1450m, 5 len behind Super Awesome with 55kg at $5.50. Finds it hard to win with just one from 30 but has been knocking on the door lately. Just missed when last at the mile here. Gets chance.

Second-up. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after two months ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on October 11 over 1600m, 17 len behind Dylan's Champ with 59.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on June 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chieftain's Shield with 60kg at $11. Solid top-three hope.

Most recently 9th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1700m, 7 len behind Commander Of All with 60.5kg at $3.80. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on November 4 over 1000m, 5 len behind Oriental Bouquet carrying 59kg at $3.50. Well-placed to atone.

Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 2000m, 13 len behind Follow The Master carrying 54.5kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on October 9 over 1800m, 7 len behind Page Boy carrying 57.5kg at $6. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.

Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, 13 len behind Oklahoma Twister carrying 60kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on October 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Dylan's Champ with 56.5kg at $21. A better showing is expected.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1700m, 2 len behind Commander Of All carrying 59kg at $5. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind Oklahoma Twister with 59kg at $7. Claim helps and has been winding up strongly in open class lately. Worth following up.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at this track October 2 over 1800m, 15 len behind Robert Browning with 53kg at $34. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at this track January 16 over 1450m, 9 len behind Legendary with 60kg at $101. Other runners rate better.

Most recently 7th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1450m, 6 len behind Ringa Ringa Roses carrying 57kg at $81. The start before that second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on October 26 over 2000m, 11 len behind Hazy Dazy with 54kg at $26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, 5 len behind Top Shelf Teddy with 57.5kg at $41. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on October 28 over 2000m, 12 len behind Texas Missile carrying 54kg at $26. This looks too tough.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1450m, 1.75 len behind Calida with 57kg at $4.50. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Oklahoma Twister carrying 55kg at $17. Went close here two back over the mile. Can take this out.

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on October 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Maverick Queen with 52kg at $21. Before that 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on October 4 over 1450m, 5 len behind Prince Of Kildare carrying 52kg at $101. Hard to make a winning case.