Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Duchess Of Paloma carrying 60kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at this track June 19 over 1800m defeating Free In Seattle carrying 56.5kg at $34. Solid fresh and although doesn't meet her any better at weights will strip much fitter. Extra trip a plus and is a second-up winner. Strong chance.

Recent form sound. Last start won by 2 len at this track December 4 over 1800m defeating Scarlett Heart carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that won by 1.2 len at Turffontein Inside October 30 over 1600m defeating Winds Of Grace carrying 60kg at $2.70. Hard to fault this time in placing first two then recording two wins on end. Strong winner here over 1800m latest and with the claim should be right in the finish.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Lady Blunt carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track on October 2 over 1600m, nose behind Nkwenkwezi with 55kg at $8. Deserves a win having placed second last four on end. Doesn't win often but winds up into the finish and has to be included.

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track November 20 over 2000m defeating Surprise Party with 59.5kg at $2.80. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track October 14 over 1800m defeating Councillor with 57kg at $2.30. Yet to miss the frame here in five runs including a course and distance win latest. Drops in weight and will be tough to stop again.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1700m, 4 len behind Commander Of All carrying 59.5kg at $11. Second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 2 len behind Duchess Of Paloma with 56.5kg at $7. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.

Last start second last of 9 at this track on November 20 over 2000m, 5 len behind Nkwenkwezi carrying 52.5kg at $51. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on October 14 over 2400m, 5 len behind Arlington Action carrying 56kg at $6. Will be doing best work late.

Most recently second last of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 12 len behind Duchess Of Paloma with 54.5kg at $8. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on November 20 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Ethical carrying 58kg at $21. Needs to find extra to beat these.

Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on November 20 over 2000m, 3 len behind Ethical carrying 58.5kg at $13.50. Before that second last of 13 at this track on October 23 over 2000m, 10 len behind Chabal carrying 59kg at $13.50. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.

At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 11 len behind Duchess Of Paloma carrying 52.5kg at $34. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on November 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Ethical with 57kg at $11. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.