Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Standside October 26 over 1160m defeating Fire Attack with 60kg at $1.70. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.25 len at Turffontein Standside November 9 over 1160m defeating William Robertson carrying 62kg at $1.30. Grade 1 winner before a spell and has won both starts this time in. The one to beat.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1160m, 2.25 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 60.5kg at $13.50. Second-up 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Minogue carrying 60.5kg at $11. Back in trip and does have good form this sharper journey. Has the ability to take this out.

Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently second last of 11 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1000m, 7 len behind Cosmic Star with 60.5kg at $76. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on October 9 over 1000m, 6 len behind Truth carrying 54.5kg at $13.50. Hard to have on recent efforts.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 40 day letup. First-up 4th of 10 at this track on October 9 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Truth carrying 56kg at $34. Last start 2nd of 11 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1000m, head behind Cosmic Star carrying 60kg at $15. Just missed fresh when out-bobbed and fitter again can go one better. Forward showing expected.

Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Cosmic Star with 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Standside June 28 over 1000m defeating Troppo Veloce carrying 57.5kg at $3. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Resuming 5th of 10 at this track on October 9 over 1000m, 2 len behind Truth carrying 50kg at $41. Last start ran last of 11 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1000m, 11 len behind Cosmic Star carrying 58kg at $76. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Cosmic Star carrying 57.5kg at $8. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on October 9 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Truth with 52kg at $4. Not far from winner at his last appearance and loves the trip. Rates highly and will be winding up strongly.

Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside July 6 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Son Of Raj with 52kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Durbanville August 1 2024 over 1600m defeating Shavout with 57.5kg at $7. Cannot enthuse.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Turffontein Standside May 11 over 1000m, 10 len behind Mount Pinatubo carrying 58kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Turffontein Standside November 2 2024 over 1000m, 5 len behind Chyavana carrying 55.5kg at $17. Cannot enthuse.