Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Second-up. Comes off a 51-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at this track on November 9 over 1600m, 10 len behind Dark Silver carrying 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on November 30 2024 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Captainofthegreen carrying 52kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten.

Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on December 7 over 1160m, 1.2 len behind Miami Mountain with 54kg at $7. The race before that 5th of 8 at Vaal on November 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Obsidian with 54.5kg at $3.50. Thereabouts last time and rates highly. Goes well here and expected to be in the finish off the low draw.

Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 19 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 16 len behind Wayne with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track August 3 2024 over 1160m defeating One And All with 60kg at $1.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.

At the latest run 6th of 19 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 3.5 len behind Wayne carrying 56.5kg at $21. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Vaal on December 11 over 1600m, head behind Johnny Drama carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside gate. Doesn't win out of turn but placed 2/3 here the trip.

Most recently from last on the turn 4th of 8 at Vaal on December 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 56.5kg at $34. Before that 6th of 8 at Vaal on November 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Grand Empire carrying 60kg at $11. Among the winning hopes on best form.

Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 12 at this track on December 16 over 1160m, 3.5 len behind Antonio Gaudi with 58.5kg at $34. Previously second-up won by 1.1 len at this track August 9 over 1160m defeating Midnight Flyer carrying 60kg at $1.30. Worth consideration.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.9 len at Vaal December 23 over 1500m defeating Force Publique with 60.5kg at $3.30. Before that 3rd in a small field at Vaal on November 23 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Coppola with 58.5kg at $2.80. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.

Last start 6th of 9 at this track on December 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Open Highway with 56kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1450m, 1.75 len behind Clarkson carrying 57kg at $11. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Having third race start. At debut, 3rd of 11 at this track on October 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Monkey Puzzle with 58kg at $11. Second-up favourite; won by a head at Vaal November 20 over 1400m defeating Agoge with 58kg at $2.10. Promising\g type with good speed and a low draw. Forward showing expected.

Second run back. First-up after three months 13th of 19 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 8 len behind Wayne carrying 53kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Vaal on September 18 over 1700m, 3 len behind Majalun with 57kg at $1.40. Should progress from that first-up run.

Last start 8th of 15 at Vaal on December 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rockaroundtheclock carrying 57.5kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 16 over 1160m, 1.75 len behind Antonio Gaudi carrying 50.5kg at $21. Genuine hope.