Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Last start 9th of 14 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Merchants on November 29 over 1160m, 7 len behind Pistol Pete with 54kg at $67. Before that second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1160m, 10 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 54kg at $41. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

At the latest run 11th of 14 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Merchants on November 29 over 1160m, 11 len behind Pistol Pete with 52kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 1450m, 1.75 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 60kg at $3.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Last start second last of 7 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Champion Warrior carrying 58kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 14 at this track on September 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Potberrie with 58.5kg at $7.50. Better than last start. Goes well course and distance and looks one of the chief contenders.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1800m, 4 len behind Skittles Skies carrying 55kg at $15. Before that won by 2 len at this track October 9 over 1600m defeating Birthright carrying 57.5kg at $15. Definite winning chance. Goes very well here and worth keeping safe.

Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 7 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Champion Warrior carrying 51kg at $76. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Fairview on March 14 over 1600m, 15 len behind Bingwa with 56.5kg at $67. Unlikely to threaten.

Last start won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Inside November 27 over 1450m defeating Drivelikeamaster carrying 58.0kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 15 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Graham Beck Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 58kg at $34. Impressed last start off a wide draw and can go on with it.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Kisshoten with 56kg at $34. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on October 2 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Kisshoten with 59.5kg at $26. Going well. Leading chance.

Last start 6th of 8 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Obsidian carrying 57kg at $34. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on November 11 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Silver Tudor with 57kg at $34. Should be right in the finish.

Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track November 4 over 1500m defeating Eiffel Tower with 54.5kg at $3.50. The run before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Inside October 11 over 1600m defeating Strewn Sky with 58.5kg at $3.30. Has been in great form winning last two and posting strong figures. The one to beat again.

Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track November 4 over 1600m defeating Vava Vegas carrying 58kg at $3.80. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at this track on October 23 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Palace Prince carrying 54kg at $17. Tested under these conditions.