Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 16 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Wayne carrying 60kg at $11. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at this track November 20 over 1400m defeating Javelin Warrior with 56kg at $3.30. Has found winning form and should be near his top. Course and distance winner who will give a sight.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Storm Ahead carrying 55kg at $21. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Grand Empire carrying 51.5kg at $17. Likely to play a big role.

Last start second last of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Speedman carrying 60kg at $7.50. The run before that ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on October 26 over 1600m, 30 len behind The Equator carrying 57kg at $34. Genuine chance this time around.

Last start 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Misty Metal carrying 60kg at $17. Before that second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on October 26 over 1160m, 12 len behind Xenophon with 60kg at $15. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.

Last start 5th of 10 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Johnny Drama with 59.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 9th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1700m, 7 len behind Commander Of All with 60.5kg at $3.80. Nice effort last time so worth following up.

Last start 9th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Storm Ahead carrying 55kg at $5.50. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Johnny Drama carrying 58kg at $7. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

At the latest run 5th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1000m, 8 len behind Daring Act carrying 57kg at $15. The start before that 6th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on October 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Dylan's Champ with 56kg at $41. Can make amends.

Most recently 6th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Arlington Action carrying 57.5kg at $17. The start before that 8th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 2600m, 13 len behind Damova with 56kg at $13.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Maverick Queen carrying 54.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at this track on December 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Western Wishes with 50.5kg at $11. Shows promise. Will take beating.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1700m, 11 len behind Commander Of All carrying 56.5kg at $17. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, 11 len behind Oklahoma Twister with 57.5kg at $13.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, 9 len behind Oklahoma Twister with 56.5kg at $17. The race before that won by 0.8 len at this track September 25 over 1600m in soft going defeating Nothing Compares with 60kg at $11. Looking to others in this race.

At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Speedman carrying 54kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Maverick Queen carrying 52.5kg at $6. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.

Last start second last of 11 at Kenilworth on November 26 over 1200m, 8 len behind Paratrooper carrying 55.5kg at $26. The start before that ran last of 9 at Kenilworth on November 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Count William with 56kg at $15. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

At the latest run 7th of 11 at Greyville All Weather on December 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Winter Waves carrying 55kg at $41. The run before that 11th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1700m, 9 len behind Commander Of All with 53kg at $41. Not doing enough.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1450m, 5 len behind Ringa Ringa Roses with 53kg at $9.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Calida with 56.5kg at $6. Expected to finish much closer.

Last start ran last of 13 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1400m, 12 len behind Storm Ahead carrying 52kg at $101. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Johnny Drama carrying 52kg at $34. Needs to find extra to beat these.

At the latest run 6th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Ringa Ringa Roses carrying 52kg at $67. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on October 23 over 1450m, 9 len behind World Of Alice carrying 54kg at $126. Doesn't rate well enough.