Races ARB Kenilworth - SAF

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Durbanville October 18 over 1400m defeating Zeitz with 60kg at $3. Before that 3rd of 10 at Durbanville in G3 on September 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Questioning carrying 60kg at $6.50. Racing well. Dual Grade 2 winner and has an excellent record course and distance. Take catching off the inside.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Greyville July 5 over 1600m, 15 len behind Zeitz carrying 63kg at $67. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Greyville May 10 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Ziyasha carrying 61.5kg at $34. Doesn't appeal.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at Durbanville on October 15 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Arctic Wizard carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Last start won by a long-neck at this track November 22 over 1100m defeating Raven Black carrying 55.5kg at $8. Back in winning form and goes well course and distance, Expected to perform well.

Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track November 2 over 1100m defeating Dance Variety carrying 53.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track May 4 over 1000m defeating Tough Terrain carrying 61.5kg at $1.80. Ran on hard to score fresh. Best form is over the shorter trips but back in good order and even fitter. Looks an excellent winning chance on top record here.

Second-up. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 0.7 len at Greyville October 12 over 1200m defeating O'tenikwa with 61.5kg at $11. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Greyville G3 Post Merchants July 5 over 1200m defeating Mai Sensation with 58kg at $26. Fitter and worth including.

At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on November 15 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Winter Snap carrying 62kg at $8. The start before that second last of 7 at Durbanville on October 5 over 1250m, 8 len behind Scottish Kiss with 62kg at $6. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 16 at this track on November 2 over 1100m, 4 len behind The Us Of A with 57kg at $51. Last start from last on the turn second last of 7 at this track on November 22 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Mai Sensation carrying 56kg at $6. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.

Most recently 4th of 14 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Merchants on November 29 over 1160m, 3.5 len behind Pistol Pete with 57.5kg at $4. Before that 5th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Cosmic Star with 61.5kg at $13.50. Made headway last time. Trip suits and looks a top chance on best figures.

Third-up today. First-up 5th of 16 at this track on November 2 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind The Us Of A carrying 62.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at this track on November 22 over 1100m, 2 len behind Mai Sensation with 62kg at $26. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.

Second run back. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 12 at Greyville on October 12 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind I Am Giant with 61.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up won by a nose at Scottsville April 27 over 1100m defeating Fastnet Filly with 57.5kg at $4.30. Solid top-three hope.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Greyville in the G1 Mercury Sprint July 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 60kg at $51. When resuming last campaign seventh of 16 at Scottsville in the G2 Golden Horse Sprint May 31 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Tenango carrying 61kg at $41. Prefer others.

Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 16 at this track on November 2 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind The Us Of A carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Durbanville on September 21 2024 over 1400m, 3 len behind Oliver carrying 57kg at $21. Improver with definite claims.

Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on November 22 over 1100m, long-neck behind Mai Sensation carrying 54kg at $5.50. The race before that 9th of 16 at this track on November 2 over 1100m, 5 len behind The Us Of A carrying 55kg at $11. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.

At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind It Is My Time carrying 60kg at $3.30. The start before that won by a long-neck at Durbanville October 29 over 1250m defeating Black Eagle with 58.5kg at $11. Others appeal more heading into this.

Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 16 at this track on November 2 over 1100m, 14 len behind The Us Of A carrying 61.5kg at $34. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track in G3 on April 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tenango with 55.5kg at $15. Must improve significantly.

First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track March 16 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Gallic Dream with 60.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at this track November 2 2024 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Dance Variety with 56.5kg at $3.80. Major upset if he won.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 41 days. First-up 4th of 7 at Durbanville on October 15 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Arctic Wizard with 60kg at $17. Last start 2nd of 16 at this track on November 2 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind The Us Of A carrying 61kg at $41. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 1200m.

Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Durbanville in the G3 September 27 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Questioning with 61.5kg at $8. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Greyville in the G2 Drill Hall Stakes May 3 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Gladatorian carrying 60kg at $7. Look for a bold run.