Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

At the latest run 7th of 9 at Vaal on December 18 over 1700m, 5 len behind Drumnadrochit carrying 57.5kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Arlington Action with 59kg at $4.30. Better than last start and senior rider goes on. Placed 2/3 at the journey. Expected to finish much closer.

Second-up today. Last start second last of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 2000m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Arlington Action carrying 58kg at $41. At only start last preparation 11th of 14 at Vaal on November 21 2024 over 1600m, 11 len behind Bacchus carrying 55.5kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten.

Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 10 at Vaal on December 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Johnny Drama with 58kg at $67. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Vaal on January 28 over 2000m, 7 len behind Casus Belli carrying 60kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten.

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Arlington Action carrying 53kg at $8. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Vaal on November 4 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Oklahoma Twister carrying 59.5kg at $8. Watch for sharp improvement.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Vaal on December 23 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind One More Star with 53.5kg at $4.50. Before that 3rd of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Arlington Action carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Strong winning hope.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1450m, 6 len behind Ringa Ringa Roses carrying 54.0kg at $41. The run before that ran last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1450m, 8 len behind Calida with 60kg at $6. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Greyville All Weather October 22 over 1800m, 5 len behind Blazing Light with 57.5kg at $8.50. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Greyville All Weather August 1 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Teatime Tipple with 57.5kg at $11. Marginal chance.

Most recently 5th of 9 at Vaal on December 18 over 2000m, 3 len behind Rosy Lemon with 52kg at $34. The race before that 7th of 10 at Vaal on December 4 over 1800m, 11 len behind Duchess Of Paloma carrying 52.5kg at $34. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Last start 3rd of 9 at Vaal on December 11 over 1800m, 7 len behind Sky Pillar Rock with 53kg at $17. Before that second last of 9 at Vaal on November 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Artic Silver with 54.5kg at $34. Among the better chances.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Vaal October 23 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Chabal with 55kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Vaal March 6 over 1700m defeating Sovereign Crown with 60kg at $6. Should be right in the finish.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 13 at Vaal on November 20 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Commander Of All carrying 54.5kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 12 at Vaal on October 14 over 2400m, 24 len behind Arlington Action with 52kg at $41. Prefer in something a bit easier.

Most recently 2nd of 9 at Vaal on December 11 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Sky Pillar Rock carrying 50.5kg at $7. The run before that 8th of 13 at Vaal on November 20 over 1700m, 6 len behind Commander Of All with 53kg at $26. Genuine hope on latest effort.