Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Last start 5th of 12 at Vaal on December 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tintin carrying 60kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on November 9 over 1160m, 9 len behind Speedman carrying 59kg at $15. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.

Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at this track on November 9 over 1160m, 8 len behind Speedman carrying 59kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1000m, 4 len behind Bumps Last Grind with 57kg at $81. Among the leading chances.

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 13 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Take No Prisoners carrying 60kg at $17. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at this track on February 24 over 1160m, 8 len behind Futurenaire with 60kg at $6. Likely to run well.

Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Vaal on December 20 over 1200m, 18 len behind Tintin with 56kg at $67. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Vaal on August 26 over 1600m, 17 len behind Frere Jacques with 57kg at $101. Fitter but must improve sharply.

At the latest run second last of 14 at Vaal on December 4 over 1450m, 21 len behind Force Publique carrying 59kg at $76. The race before that 8th of 12 at Vaal on November 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Tommy Atkins with 58kg at $126. Can improve on recent efforts.

Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 6th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sergeant Soqrat with 57.5kg at $34. Second-up 3rd of 13 at this track on December 7 over 1160m, 6 len behind Rockaroundtheclock carrying 60kg at $4. Ready to win and should be right in the finish.

At debut, 9th of 12 at Vaal on December 20 over 1200m, 18 len behind Tintin carrying 60kg at $21. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.

Was at big odds at debut, 7th of 13 at this track on December 7 over 1160m, 9 len behind Rockaroundtheclock carrying 60kg at $34. Capable of plenty of improvement.

First-starter by Danon Platina out of Sheltered. Market will be an invaluable guide.

Last start ran last of 12 at Vaal on December 20 over 1200m, 27 len behind Tintin with 60kg at $126. The run before that ran last of 14 at Vaal on October 28 over 1200m, 25 len behind Single Combat with 59kg at $126. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Turffontein Inside June 26 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Lava County with 60kg at $2.80. On debut third of 13 at this track May 17 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Take No Prisoners carrying 60kg at $21. Was close to a win before the break. Sure to be ready to run well.

At debut, 4th of 13 at this track on December 7 over 1160m, 7 len behind Rockaroundtheclock carrying 60kg at $17. Ran on strongly from the back on debut. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.

Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Greyville All Weather on November 16 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Blue Poppy with 60kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Vaal on July 24 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Shimmering with 60kg at $2.50. Overdue and rates highly. Strong winning chance.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at Vaal on September 30 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Lost For Words carrying 58kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at Vaal on November 23 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Old Fashioned carrying 56.5kg at $9. Needs to find extra to beat these.