Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1160m, 9 len behind Speedman carrying 59kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 16 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Trajanus with 60kg at $7. Can make amends.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1160m, 2 len behind Grand Empire carrying 60kg at $6.50. Second-up 2nd of 19 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 1160m, 2.75 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $2.70. Expected to go very well.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tommy Atkins carrying 58kg at $126. The run before that 9th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 1600m, 21 len behind Luwak carrying 58kg at $126. Might just find this a bit too tough.

Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at this track September 30 over 1500m, soft track; 28 len behind Bellerophon carrying 57kg at $7. On debut second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside August 9 over 1160m, 13 len behind Clever Trevor carrying 60kg at $34. Likely to run well.

Two back second last of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 16 len behind Amandla Ngawethu carrying 58kg at $126. Last start ran last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1160m, 24 len behind Magic Carpet Ride carrying 60kg at $101. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Three-year-old gelding (One World - Red Granite) making his debut. A bold showing is likely.

This Erupt gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Prefer to see under race conditions.

First-starter by Buffalo Bill Cody out of Public Protector. Watch for a market push.

Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Master Of My Fate out of Wild Ash. Should be ready to fire.

Four-year-old entire (William Longsword - Abelia) at the races for the first time. Might need the run.

First-starter by Querari out of Izora. Nice profile and any positive market lead must be respected.

Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, second last of 12 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, slow going 25 len behind African Pride carrying 58kg at $34. Second-up ran last of 14 at this track on October 28 over 1200m, 25 len behind Single Combat carrying 59kg at $126. Can't recommend him in this.

Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Kenilworth on November 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Navaseven with 55kg at $51. Second-up 6th of 10 at Kenilworth on November 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Man Of Consequence carrying 58kg at $11. Capable of a strong showing.