Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at this track on October 9 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Ice Dragon with 60kg at $9. Last start 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Dawson's Anvil with 60kg at $3.80. Runner-up both runs this time in and steps up in journey now. Has posted a strong figure this trip last time in. Expected to perform well.

Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Turffontein Inside September 28 over 2000m, 8 len behind Copper Plate with 60kg at $13.50. Previously first up; seventh of 13 at Turffontein Inside February 27 over 2000m, 7 len behind The Merciful carrying 60kg at $34. Marginal chance.

Third-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Resuming 4th of 7 at this track on August 28 over 1600m, 8 len behind Redlightgreenlight carrying 60kg at $41. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on October 23 over 2400m, 16 len behind Itsnowornever with 60kg at $21. Capable of more than he showed last time.

Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Amandla Ngawethu with 58kg at $15. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Trust carrying 58kg at $34. Solid return at the 1400m for the first time and shapes as though the mile will suit. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 19 len behind Tommy Atkins with 58kg at $67. Before that 6th of 14 at this track on October 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Single Combat with 59kg at $126. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 11 at this track on October 9 over 1200m, 18 len behind Ice Dragon carrying 57.5kg at $67. Second-up 11th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind Amandla Ngawethu with 58kg at $126. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.

Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, head behind Tommy Atkins carrying 58kg at $4.30. Sat just off speed and lifted strongly but just missed on debut. Has good upside over the extra ground and can get off the mark this time.

At debut, ran last of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 26 len behind Amandla Ngawethu carrying 58kg at $21. Deserves another chance.

Jumped at long odds at debut, 9th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 18 len behind Tommy Atkins carrying 54kg at $34. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.

Second-up. First start 5th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on June 8 over 1160m, 5.5 len behind Palace Prince carrying 57kg at $21. Returned from break 5th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tommy Atkins carrying 58kg at $11. Nice return and extra trip a big plus. Among the leading chances.

At debut, 7th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Tommy Atkins with 58kg at $21. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.