Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 7 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Champion Warrior with 51kg at $76. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at this track on December 11 over 1500m, 21 len behind Mastership with 55.5kg at $101. Fully tested on his recent run.

Last start 6th of 8 at this track on December 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Mastership carrying 56kg at $3.30. The start before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Inside November 27 over 1450m defeating Drivelikeamaster with 58.0kg at $8. Racing well and trip suits. Change of rider and looks hard to beat on the figure from two back. Worth another chance.

At the latest run won by a neck at this track December 4 over 2000m defeating Dance King with 59.5kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on November 20 over 2000m, 5 len behind Dance King carrying 56kg at $8. Well back in distance after winning last time. Did win only other try this course and distance. Loves it here and should go well again.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 39 day letup. Resuming won by 2.75 len at this track November 4 over 1200m defeating Antonio Gaudi carrying 62kg at $15. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on November 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Silver Tudor with 58.5kg at $9.50. Racing in great form and strips fitter. First try at the trip but looks one of the main contenders.

Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at this track September 30 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Potberrie with 57.5kg at $26. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside August 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Sheldon carrying 58kg at $26. Cannot make a strong case.

First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track July 31 over 1450m, 4 len behind Famous Lady carrying 56kg at $34. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Durbanville October 29 2024 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind December Dawn with 60kg at $101. Needs more time.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Greyville All Weather on November 16 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Golden Rule with 58.5kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 13 at Greyville on October 31 over 1400m, 2 len behind Imposing carrying 53.0kg at $9. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.

Last start 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1450m, 3 len behind Cape Saffron with 59kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Dylan's Champ with 58kg at $15. Watch for her to be flashing home.

Form hard to fault. Two back 2nd of 8 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, neck behind Obsidian with 54.5kg at $6. On the quick back-up after winning here over 1200m a couple of days ago. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.

He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at this track August 30 over 1450m, 3 len behind Chieftain's Shield with 58.5kg at $5.50. On debut fourth of 8 at Turffontein Standside February 1 over 1160m, 5 len behind Elegantrix with 60kg at $2.70. Unlikely to trouble the top few.