Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 16 over 1600m, 11 len behind Pressonregardless carrying 51.5kg at $7.50. The race before that won by 1.1 len at Turffontein Inside September 20 over 1800m defeating Soldier's Eye with 56kg at $2.70. Strong winner two back then well held latest. Much better than that and has a top record this trip with four wins and three minors from eight tries. Can atone.

Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 2000m, 21 len behind The Ultimate King with 60kg at $11. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on October 2 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Luce Verde carrying 58kg at $11. Mixing form but has a strong record course and distance. On his best form he can take this out.

At the latest run 5th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 2000m, 8 len behind Aladdin's Lamp with 52kg at $11. Before that 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on October 26 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Thunee Playa carrying 50kg at $11. Much better than last start. Was close to a win prior to that and can turn things around.

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 52kg at $15. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on October 26 over 1600m, 2 len behind The Equator with 60kg at $5.50. Safely held in open class latest but better placed here. Won only try course and distance. Low draw and will take catching.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 2000m, 14 len behind The Ultimate King with 59.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at this track on November 20 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Dance King with 56kg at $34. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.

Most recently second last of 9 at this track on November 20 over 2000m, 7 len behind Dance King with 54kg at $34. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on October 2 over 1800m, 8 len behind Luce Verde carrying 54kg at $34. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Most recently 5th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Diesel's Shadow carrying 60kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, 4 len behind Dylan's Champ with 58.5kg at $8. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Most recently 10th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Dingaans on November 29 over 1600m, 9 len behind Trust with 60kg at $126. The start before that 10th of 15 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Graham Beck Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tin Pan Alley with 58kg at $34. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Last start 2nd of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Diesel's Shadow with 54.5kg at $17. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on November 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Dance King with 52kg at $11. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.

Last start 7th of 9 at this track on November 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Dance King with 50kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 13 at this track on October 23 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Coppola carrying 59kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.