Races ARB Kenilworth - SAF

Last start 11th of 14 at this track in the G1 Cape Flying Championship on January 10 over 1000m, 7 len behind Kingdundee with 60kg at $8. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on December 24 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Elusive Winter carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Safely held at the top level latest. Well back in trip and up in journey. Grade 1 placed last year and looks hard to beat.

At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on January 13 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Demanding Dave carrying 61.5kg at $15. The start before that 7th of 18 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Outlaw King with 52kg at $9. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.

Last start 8th of 14 at this track in the G1 Cape Flying Championship on January 10 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Kingdundee carrying 60kg at $15. The run before that 3rd of 18 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 13 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Outlaw King carrying 60kg at $6.50. Nice draw and worth thought.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track July 15 over 1500m, in the wet; 7 len behind Sugar Mountain with 58.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at this track January 25 2025 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meu Capitano with 61.5kg at $67. Doesn't appeal.

Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Kinda Wonderful carrying 60.5kg at $13.50. The race before that 14th of 18 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Outlaw King with 58.5kg at $81. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.

At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track on January 10 over 1400m, head behind Roland Garros carrying 61.5kg at $11. The race before that 11th of 18 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Outlaw King with 52kg at $101. Strong form course and distance. Huge weight drop for this and poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.

At the latest run second last of 10 at this track in the G2 Midmar Premier Trophy on January 10 over 1800m, 6 len behind Okavango carrying 60kg at $34. The run before that 8th of 20 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 Summer Cup on November 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Mocha Blend carrying 54.5kg at $101. Looks tested again.

Returns from a 52-day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at this track on December 10 over 1500m, 2 len behind Ardabil with 55kg at $15. The start before that 14th of 16 at this track on November 2 over 1100m, 8 len behind The Us Of A carrying 56kg at $8. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Durbanville October 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Outlaw King with 61.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Greyville in the G2 Drill Hall Stakes May 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Gladatorian carrying 60kg at $13.50. Expect a bold showing.

Last start ran last of 14 at this track in the G1 Cape Flying Championship on January 10 over 1000m, 8 len behind Kingdundee carrying 60kg at $34. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at this track in the G2 Green Point Stakes on December 13 over 1600m, 9 len behind Dave The King carrying 58kg at $26. Can do a lot better than that last run.

Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 18 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Outlaw King carrying 57kg at $81. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Kinda Wonderful carrying 59kg at $21. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 49 day let-up. First-up 4th of 16 at this track on November 2 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind The Us Of A carrying 58kg at $26. Last start 6th of 18 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Outlaw King with 54kg at $26. Strong winning hope.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 52 days. First-up 5th of 9 at Durbanville on October 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Outlaw King with 54kg at $8. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at this track on December 10 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Ardabil with 54.5kg at $6. Fitter for two runs back. Has never missed the frame third-up including a win and yet to miss the frame from seven at course and distance, including three wins. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign won by 0.5 len at this track November 22 over 1400m defeating Sail The Seas with 56kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 10 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind All Out For Six carrying 58kg at $15. Won only try last time in which was this course and distance. Excels fresh and is Grade 1 placed and a Grade 3 winner. Expected to run well.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 49 day letup. Resuming second last of 9 at this track in G3 on November 8 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Legal Counsel with 54kg at $11. Second-up 7th of 9 at this track in the G3 Peninsula Handicap on December 13 over 1800m, 11 len behind Regulation carrying 54.5kg at $26. Prefer in something a bit easier.