Races ARB Vaal - SAF

On the quick back-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 2400m, 8 len behind Douglas Dragon with 51kg at $6. Before that won by a 0.3 len at this track November 4 over 2400m defeating Cartagena with 57kg at $5. Course and distance winner much better than last start and jumps from a low draw with the claim. Capable of a better run.

Comes off a 51 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 2000m, 3 len behind Follow The Master carrying 57.5kg at $7. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on October 14 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Arlington Action carrying 56kg at $17. Made headway last time. Has two wins this journey including once at the course and distance and looks a top chance.

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 2600m, nose behind Damova carrying 56kg at $8. Before that 6th of 13 at this track on October 23 over 2000m, 4 len behind Chabal carrying 60.5kg at $11. Just missed last time. Drawn to be prominent and looks a leading hope.

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on November 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Nkwenkwezi carrying 52kg at $13.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on November 4 over 2400m, 0.3 len behind Chabal carrying 56kg at $15. Much better than last run when pulled up with an issue. On her best form has the ability to take this out.

At the latest run 9th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 2000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Arlington Action with 57kg at $41. Before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 2600m, 8 len behind Damova carrying 53.5kg at $21. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.

Last start ran last of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1800m, 15 len behind Sky Pillar Rock with 55kg at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1700m, 5 len behind Commander Of All with 58kg at $13.50. Can bounce back.

Most recently 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Open Highway carrying 52.5kg at $101. The race before that 7th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Arlington Action with 57.5kg at $67. Tough assignment.

Last start 6th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 8 len behind Duchess Of Paloma carrying 54kg at $51. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on November 20 over 2000m, 8 len behind Ethical with 60kg at $34. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

On the quick back-up. Last start finished at the tail over 2000m here a couple of days ago. Long time since a win and others preferred.

Most recently 9th of 11 at Greyville All Weather on December 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Winter Waves carrying 48.0kg at $5. Before that 6th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Commander Of All carrying 53.5kg at $11. Genuine chance this time around.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1800m, 9 len behind Sky Pillar Rock carrying 53kg at $101. Before that 12th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 2000m, slow going 22 len behind Arlington Action carrying 52kg at $101. Others have better prospects.