Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Most recently 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1000m, 3 len behind Old Fashioned carrying 59kg at $9. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on October 28 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Rafa Bay with 56.5kg at $15. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Daring Act carrying 58kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on November 4 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Oriental Bouquet carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. Working up to a win. Worth following.

Last start ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1000m, 11 len behind Old Fashioned carrying 57.5kg at $11. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track on November 4 over 1000m, 0.1 len behind Oriental Bouquet carrying 61.5kg at $5. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.

At the latest run 9th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1000m, 7 len behind Vanakkam with 56.5kg at $21. The start before that 9th of 15 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1160m, 9 len behind Lost For Words carrying 55.5kg at $101. Cannot entertain.

Last start 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1000m, 8 len behind Old Fashioned carrying 57kg at $26. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 8 at this track on November 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Oriental Bouquet with 61.5kg at $13.50. Should be right in the finish.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track on October 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Peregrine Falcon with 59kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Beamonesque with 60.5kg at $5. Has to be considered.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Maverick Queen with 55.5kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1000m, 2 len behind Vanakkam carrying 56kg at $26. One of the main contenders.

At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Misty Metal with 59.5kg at $4. The run before that 5th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1000m, 2 len behind Vanakkam with 55kg at $13.50. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.

Most recently second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Misty Metal with 56.5kg at $17. Before that 4th of 13 at this track on October 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Peregrine Falcon with 56kg at $15. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.

At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 14 len behind Speedman carrying 52kg at $101. The run before that 6th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1450m, 5 len behind Calida carrying 54.5kg at $67. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 46 day letup. First-up 8th of 13 at this track on October 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Peregrine Falcon with 52.5kg at $13.50. Last start won by a 0.1 len at this track November 4 over 1000m defeating Nkandla Gold with 52.5kg at $17. Should go well in this line up.

Most recently 4th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1000m, 7 len behind Daring Act carrying 52kg at $34. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track on November 4 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Oriental Bouquet carrying 53kg at $8. This looks too tough.