Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1800m, 0.3 len behind The Playboy Bomber carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on August 7 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Futurewolff carrying 60kg at $3.50.Strong return when just missed and meets the winner a kilo better. Goes well second-up and won only try course and distance. Can turn the tables.

At the latest run favourite; won by a 0.3 len at Turffontein Standside January 3 over 1800m defeating Gimmeachoice carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Harun Al Rashid with 56.5kg at $3.30. Found winning form at fourth run back over 1800m. First time this trip but at peak and back in class. Hard to beat again.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind The Playboy Bomber with 58kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 2400m, 4 len behind Douglas Dragon carrying 60kg at $6. Not far away last time behind a couple of these and meets them better at the weights. Extra trip suits and looks a leading chance again.

Comes here off a 58-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Diesel's Shadow with 57kg at $41. The race before that 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 2400m, 6 len behind Daimyo with 54kg at $41. Can improve on recent efforts.

Last start 10th of 13 at this track on January 15 over 2000m, 4 len behind Titans Of War carrying 55kg at $8. The race before that won by 2.25 len at Turffontein Inside December 2 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Flashy Apache carrying 55.5kg at $67. This is well within his grasp.

At the latest run second last of 13 at this track on January 15 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Titans Of War with 58.5kg at $34. The start before that 9th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind Diesel's Shadow with 57.5kg at $21. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1600m, 14 len behind Radio Star with 60kg at $51. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 15 over 2000m, 16 len behind Enflame with 60kg at $3. Unlikely to threaten.

Last start 5th of 13 at this track on January 15 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Titans Of War with 57kg at $34. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on December 11 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Hawkbill carrying 52kg at $101. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by a head at Turffontein Standside December 16 over 1400m defeating Fostinovo carrying 58kg at $26. Last start 6th of 13 at this track on January 15 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Titans Of War with 56kg at $15. Big run last time and should be fitter again.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Texas Missile with 55.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at this track on January 17 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Copper Cliff carrying 60kg at $2.70. Fitter for two runs back, placing at both, and won only other try third-up. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 19 at this track on December 20 over 1475m, 6 len behind Wayne with 53.5kg at $41. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on December 11 over 1500m, 8 len behind Mastership carrying 50kg at $26. Doesn't rate well enough.