Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on November 23 over 2000m, 3 len behind Military Moves with 60kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on October 28 over 2000m, 7 len behind Texas Missile carrying 60kg at $17. Course and distance placed three back. Solid in two runs since over 2000m but looks suited back out in journey now. Likely to prove hard to hold out.

Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 9 len behind Agoge carrying 60kg at $126. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on March 6 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Hat Furious with 60kg at $6. Don't underestimate.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1700m, 11 len behind Equilateral carrying 60kg at $41. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, slow going 7 len behind Beira with 60kg at $126. Looks safely held on recent runs.

Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on October 23 over 2400m, 2 len behind Itsnowornever carrying 56kg at $7. Before that 6th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1450m, 11 len behind One Eye On Vegas carrying 60kg at $34. Building towards a win including a last start second here at the trip. Can go one better.

Most recently second last of 13 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 27 len behind Real Stunner carrying 58kg at $41. The run before that 5th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1700m, 6 len behind Equilateral with 58kg at $56. Among the better chances.

At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on November 23 over 2000m, 99 len behind Military Moves with 57kg at $151. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Beira carrying 58kg at $126. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at this track on October 28 over 2000m, 19 len behind Texas Missile carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1700m, 10 len behind Into Dancing carrying 60kg at $9.50. Safely held last time but can improve sharply third-up and out in trip. Top chance if at her best.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on November 23 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Military Moves with 55kg at $4.30. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on October 28 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Texas Missile carrying 55kg at $17. Long overdue having placed 8/16 and the last four on end. Placed four times here. First try at the trip but has been winding up strongly and expected to go close.

Most recently second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, slow going 21 len behind Frangipani carrying 58kg at $101. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track on November 23 over 2000m, 25 len behind Military Moves with 53.5kg at $15. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Most recently 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Frangipani carrying 54kg at $34. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on October 14 over 1800m, 12 len behind Ethical with 53kg at $151. Steadily progressing and may well appreciate the extra ground now. Looks nicely weighted.

At the latest run 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Frangipani with 58kg at $101. The race before that 13th of 15 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Dondoyaki carrying 58kg at $126. Will be saved up for one last crack.