Races ARB Kenilworth - SAF

Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 18 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Outlaw King carrying 57kg at $81. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Scottsville on June 16 over 1000m, 6 len behind Luhamba Phambili with 61kg at $21. Must improve significantly.

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 15 at this track in the G1 Cape Guineas on December 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Jan Van Goyen with 60kg at $5. Before that won by 0.5 len at this track November 15 over 1400m defeating Handsome Prince carrying 55.5kg at $1.50. One of the chief contenders.

At the latest run 14th of 18 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Outlaw King with 58.5kg at $81. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on November 22 over 1100m, 2 len behind Mai Sensation with 62kg at $26. Big class drop on last run and expected to improve sharply.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 9 at Durbanville on October 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Outlaw King with 54kg at $8. Last start 5th of 8 at this track on December 10 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Ardabil carrying 54.5kg at $6. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on December 10 over 1500m, long-neck behind Ardabil with 55.5kg at $3.80. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on November 2 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Native Ruler carrying 61.5kg at $4.30. Speedy galloper who continues to race well including a last start third when beaten in a three-way photo. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.

At the latest run from last on the turn second last of 8 at this track on December 10 over 1500m, 3 len behind Ardabil carrying 55.5kg at $15. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track in G3 on November 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Legal Counsel with 55.5kg at $17. Thereabouts last time and outclassed in stakes grade two back. Gets chance to improve.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on November 22 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Double Grand Slam with 58kg at $9.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Durbanville on October 18 over 1250m, 2 len behind Scarlet Macaw with 58.5kg at $2.70. Overdue for a win. Won only other try at the course and distance. Worth following up.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 11 at Turffontein Inside in G2 on October 4 over 1450m, 30 len behind Callmegetrix with 59kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign 6th of 13 at Greyville in the G1 Garden Province Stakes on July 5 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Double Grand Slam with 59kg at $67. Top hope if back in good order.

Most recently won by a nose at this track December 10 over 1500m defeating Legal Counsel carrying 52kg at $34. The run before that 10th of 13 at Fairview on October 31 over 2000m, 14 len behind Zatara Magic carrying 52.5kg at $8. Last-start winner this course and distance off a short freshen-up. Goes well this circuit and worth including again.