Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Last start 10th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1160m, 5 len behind Miami Mountain carrying 57kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on November 11 over 1200m, slow going 30 len behind Silver Tudor carrying 57kg at $8. Should be right in the finish.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at this track October 23 over 1200m defeating Antonio Gaudi carrying 56kg at $3.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1000m, 3 len behind Sea Wolf with 59.5kg at $6.50. Impressed last start when lifted strongly to score here and can go on with it.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Scottsville in the G1 Gold Horse Medallion June 1 2024 over 1200m, 11 len behind Proceed carrying 60kg at $17. On debut third of 9 at this track March 28 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind One More carrying 60kg at $13.50. Solid top-three proposition.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, neck behind Obsidian carrying 54.5kg at $6. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Secret Chord carrying 60kg at $4.50. Solid prospects with a similar effort to last time.

Third-up today. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track on October 28 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Rafa Bay with 60.5kg at $4. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1000m, 3 len behind Constellation with 59kg at $6.50. Fitter for two runs back and ready for the longer trip now. Will sit much closer this trip and expected to go close.

First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Turffontein Inside September 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Juniper Green carrying 60.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track January 16 over 1200m, a long neck behind Rollwiththepunches carrying 55.5kg at $17. Hard to recommend.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Constellation carrying 58.5kg at $3. The run before that won by 1.2 len at Turffontein Standside October 26 over 1160m defeating Spy Story carrying 62kg at $1.60. Hard to fault in seven career starts to date with two wins and five minors. Runner0up here last time but has won here at the trip and will take catching.

Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside October 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind It's Personal with 60kg at $9. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at this track August 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Hemisphere with 55.5kg at $76. Expect a bold showing.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 44-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Secret Chord with 58.5kg at $8. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on October 23 over 1200m, neck behind Mister Wilson with 55.5kg at $13.50. Speedy galloper who has placed 3/5 course and distance, including last time when runner-up. Has the pace to play a major role.

Last start 6th of 8 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Grand Empire with 60kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on October 28 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Rafa Bay carrying 59kg at $26. This looks too tough.

Last start 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Anchorage carrying 52kg at $7.50. Before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Maverick Queen with 59.5kg at $21. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.