Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1450m, 15 len behind Minogue carrying 54kg at $8. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on May 17 over 1160m, 6 len behind Just Be Lekker with 53.5kg at $67. Solid top-three hope.

Most recently ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Ipi Tombe Challenge on December 16 over 1600m, 13 len behind Rodeo Drive carrying 59kg at $51. Before that 6th of 19 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 1160m, 5.5 len behind Mia Moo with 57kg at $101. Not among the main chances.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Boom Boom with 60kg at $6. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track November 11 over 1700m on a soft track defeating Avoontoast with 55kg at $3. Not far from winner at her last appearance over a little further here. Has a great record this course and distance. Rates highly.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Warm Reception carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. The run before that 4th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Kisshoten carrying 54.5kg at $17. Has run very well here including a win three back. In great form and looks a top chance.

Last start ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1800m, 13 len behind Dimako's Jet carrying 58kg at $11. Before that ran last of 13 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1800m, 24 len behind Twostep Queen with 53.5kg at $21. Has claims if anywhere near her best.

At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Warm Reception with 53.5kg at $15. The start before that 6th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Kisshoten with 53kg at $67. Better than last start and has a strong record course and distance. Nicely placed to atone.

At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on December 23 over 1450m, 3 len behind Hong Kong carrying 57kg at $26. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tuscan Romance with 58kg at $15. Might just find this a bit too tough.

Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 8 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 13 len behind Warm Reception carrying 54.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 7 2024 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Rattle Bag with 57.5kg at $15. Needs more time.

Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 15 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Fillies Mile on November 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind Hazy Dazy carrying 59kg at $6. Previously second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Turffontein Inside June 26 over 1600m defeating Littlemisssplendid carrying 60kg at $2.80. Good return in Grade 3 company fresh. Won only start this course and distance and won only other try second up. The one to beat.

At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on December 23 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Hong Kong with 55.5kg at $8. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1450m, 0.7 len behind Cape Saffron carrying 57kg at $5. Will need to find plenty of improvement.

Most recently ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1800m, 9 len behind Charge It carrying 52.5kg at $17. The race before that second last of 8 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Boom Boom carrying 56kg at $9. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on December 18 over 2000m, 3 len behind Woman's World with 54kg at $8. The race before that won by a head at this track December 4 over 1800m defeating Doitwithdiamonds carrying 52kg at $6.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.