Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Greyville in the G1 Premier's Champion Stakes July 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind Jan Van Goyen carrying 60kg at $51. On debut sixth of 13 at this track November 30 2024 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Glastonbury carrying 60kg at $17. Placed just one of nine starts but most of career has been in stakes class including last time in the elite level. Hard to beat fresh back in maiden class.

Second-up. First-up after nine months 3rd of 13 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Stoneywood carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1160m, 1.5 len behind Victory In Orleans carrying 60kg at $2.80. Placed 3/3 to date. Fitter and looks a strong winning chance.

Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Vaal on January 8 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Errol Flynn carrying 59kg at $6.50. The race before that 16th of 19 at this track on November 29 over 1160m, 17 len behind Splittheeights carrying 57.5kg at $17. Stepped up in journey for the first time and was runner-up latest. Likely to go well from the rails draw.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1160m, 6 len behind Continental King carrying 60kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 12 at Vaal on December 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tintin carrying 60kg at $21. Hard to make much of a case.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 7 at this track on December 16 over 1160m, 2.5 len behind Magic Carpet Ride carrying 60kg at $6. Last start 5th of 8 at Vaal on January 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Quickfreeze carrying 60kg at $4. Leading rider back aboard. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 7 at this track on January 3 over 1160m, 6 len behind Lovable with 60kg at $17. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track on June 15 over 1160m, 9 len behind Shadowfax with 57kg at $34. Improver with definite claims.

At debut, 4th of 13 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Stoneywood carrying 60kg at $13.50. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 19 at this track November 29 over 1160m, 9 len behind Splittheeights with 59kg at $41. On debut fifth of 12 at this track November 1 over 1160m, 5 len behind Grand Empire with 59kg at $26. May need this run.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Vaal November 11 over 1700m, soft track; 3 len behind Beira carrying 58kg at $4.50. On debut third of 16 at Vaal November 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Wayne with 58kg at $126. Looking to others.

First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 19 at this track November 29 over 1160m, 11 len behind Splittheeights carrying 56.5kg at $101. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Vaal November 4 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Queensland with 56.5kg at $7. May need the run.