Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Last start 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 1400m, head behind Minogue with 60kg at $34. The start before that second last of 16 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Gauteng Charity Mile on November 1 over 1600m, 22 len behind Atticus Finch carrying 59kg at $41. Talented galloper who doesn’t need to improve much to salute. Very good record here and expected to go close.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Resuming 10th of 14 at Turffontein Inside in G2 on October 4 over 1450m, 6 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 57.5kg at $21. Second-up 9th of 16 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Gauteng Charity Mile on November 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Atticus Finch carrying 55kg at $34. Made late ground to finish midfield in far tougher company latest. Unbeaten here and gets chance to atone.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.9 len Turffontein Inside September 6 over 1450m defeating Callmegetrix with 52kg at $2.80. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Turffontein Standside July 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Bacchus carrying 58kg at $26. Was in sparkling form before a spell, winning three of last four. Has the inside and will give a sight with the light weight.

At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Champion Warrior with 53.5kg at $17. The race before that ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1800m, 26 len behind Skittles Skies with 60kg at $6.50. Long time since a win. Not far away last time and on good record here is sure to be about the money.

Most recently 12th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 2000m, 28 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 56kg at $51. The start before that 6th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 2400m, 6 len behind Daimyo with 60kg at $34. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

At the latest run 15th of 20 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 Summer Cup on November 29 over 2000m, 27 len behind Mocha Blend carrying 54kg at $101. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind The Ultimate King carrying 52kg at $17. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.

Last start 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Minogue with 54.5kg at $13.50. The race before that second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 1450m, 6 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 60kg at $17. This is well within her grasp.

Most recently 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Minogue with 50kg at $101. The start before that 5th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1160m, 8 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody carrying 50kg at $51. Will not find this easy. Not keen.