Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 13 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 99 len behind Real Stunner with 60kg at $26. Before that 6th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Amandla Ngawethu carrying 60kg at $13.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 4th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tintin with 60kg at $126. On speed and boxed on fairly on debut. Has upside and sure to improve over the extra ground.

Last start 5th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Jaffa carrying 59kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1600m, head behind Copper Cliff with 55kg at $6.50. Capable of more – worth another chance.

Last start 6th of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Copper Cliff carrying 59kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on December 4 over 1450m, 0.7 len behind Force Publique with 59kg at $17. Not far away last time over a mile and did place only try course and distance. Worth another chance.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Jaffa with 59kg at $21. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Oklahoma Smokeshow carrying 56.5kg at $13.50. Should be right in the finish.

Last start 8th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 12 len behind Tintin with 60kg at $126. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tommy Atkins with 58kg at $126. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Last start second last of 11 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 10 len behind Agoge carrying 59kg at $126. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 19 len behind Tommy Atkins with 58kg at $67. Fully tested.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1450m, 9 len behind One Eye On Vegas with 60kg at $8.50. Has the talent to take this out.

Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 16 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wayne with 58kg at $8. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on December 4 over 1450m, long-neck behind Force Publique carrying 59kg at $11. Improved sharply at second outing to just miss and looks well placed to go one better this time.

Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1160m, 2.25 len behind Speedman carrying 57.5kg at $41. Last start 16th of 19 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 1160m, 17 len behind Splittheeights carrying 57.5kg at $17. Cannot be taken lightly.

Was at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tintin carrying 60kg at $67. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 10th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1160m, 18 len behind Grand Empire with 59kg at $26. First up last campaign 6th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on June 3 over 1160m, 13 len behind Jan Van Goyen with 60kg at $4.50. May need the run.

Most recently 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Delaware River with 59kg at $51. The race before that ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1400m, 16 len behind Aquarius with 59kg at $126. Win doesn't look likely.

Second-up today. Last run second last of 8 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 19 len behind Pleiades Star carrying 60kg at $34. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1450m, 30 len behind Ringa Ringa Roses carrying 60kg at $67. Must improve significantly.

At the latest run 5th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Trombolines with 60kg at $51. Before that 8th of 14 at this track on December 4 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Force Publique carrying 60kg at $26. Can't see him troubling these.