Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 6th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on December 27 over 1000m, 3 len behind Taxi To The Moon carrying 55kg at $9. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Merchants on November 29 over 1160m, 0.7 len behind Pistol Pete carrying 52kg at $21. Not far away in a Grade 3 last time and paced that grade two back. Has the ability and will go close this class.

Comes here off a 61-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Merchants on November 29 over 1160m, 12 len behind Pistol Pete carrying 54kg at $51. Before that 9th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Cosmic Star carrying 58kg at $34. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Last start second last of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1450m, 10 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 54.5kg at $41. Before that 11th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on December 27 over 1000m, 9 len behind Taxi To The Moon with 56kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on December 27 over 1000m, 5 len behind Taxi To The Moon carrying 54kg at $9. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on December 11 over 1000m, 3 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody carrying 52kg at $9.50. Should go well in this line up.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Rollwiththepunches carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Plus Four with 61kg at $6.50. Course and distance winner bay in class on last two. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Chapbook with 60kg at $13.50. The race before that second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Constellation carrying 58kg at $4.80. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.

At the latest run 11th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1160m, 7 len behind Almond Sea carrying 50kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on December 27 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Taxi To The Moon with 52kg at $101. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside September 20 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Gimmethegoodlife carrying 58kg at $4.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len this track January 30 over 1200m defeating Fastnet Filly with 55.5kg at $4.30. Expect a forward showing.

Most recently second last of 10 at this track on January 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Vanakkam with 64.5kg at $15. The run before that won by a nose at Turffontein Standside December 16 over 1000m defeating Abound with 65.5kg at $34. Looks tested again.

Comes here off a 53-day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.1 len at Turffontein Standside December 7 over 1160m defeating One Eye On Vegas carrying 56kg at $6.50. The race before that 11th of 15 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Graham Beck Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 58kg at $9. Promising colt who won only start here. Has won three of last four and still more to come. Go close.

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on January 17 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Vanakkam carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1000m, 0.3 len behind Plus Four with 56kg at $3.30. Super consistent including a win and three minors from four tries this course and distance. Rates highly. Big chance.