Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Merchants on November 29 over 1160m, 11 len behind Pistol Pete carrying 52.5kg at $26. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on October 30 over 1450m, 1.75 len behind Bob's Your Uncle with 60kg at $3.30. Has been racing in stakes class the last few. Genuine chance this time around.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Grand Empire carrying 60kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 8 at Vaal on November 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Obsidian carrying 60kg at $3.80. Rarely far way and has a strong record here including three wins. Worth following up.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at this track September 20 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Gimmethegoodlife carrying 58kg at $4.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len Vaal January 30 over 1200m defeating Fastnet Filly with 55.5kg at $4.30. Not without claims.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 0.5 len behind Amor Fati with 59.5kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Vaal on November 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Silver Tudor carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. In great form this time in winning fresh then placing two since. Big chance to score this time.

Most recently 2nd of 7 at Vaal on January 15 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sutherland with 59kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1160m, 0.4 len behind Miami Mountain with 57kg at $17. Racing okay but look elsewhere.

Comes here off a 46-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1160m, 8 len behind Miami Mountain with 57kg at $21. The run before that from last on the turn ran last of 9 at Vaal on November 23 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Gimmethegoodlife with 60kg at $13.50. Hard to have on recent performances.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Vaal on December 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 59.5kg at $6. The race before that won by a neck at Vaal October 23 over 1200m defeating Antonio Gaudi with 56kg at $3.50. Has good ability and better than last start. Change of rider. Chances enhanced by the inside gate.

Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 0.1 len this track October 11 over 1200m defeating Hemisphere with 61kg at $3.30. First up last campaign third of 8 at this track February 13 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Antonio Gaudi with 60kg at $3. Was in great form before a break. Excellent record this course and distance and expected to go close..

Second run back. First-up after two months 9th of 19 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 7 len behind Wayne with 59.5kg at $51. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Greyville All Weather August 1 over 1400m defeating Mvelelo with 61kg at $4.50. Unlikely to threaten.