Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 19 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 7 len behind Wayne with 58.5kg at $13.50. The run before that 7th of 15 at this track in the G3 Graham Beck Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 58kg at $126. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, 3 len behind Grand Empire carrying 54.5kg at $7. Before that 6th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Diesel's Shadow with 60kg at $4.50. Winning chance.

Second-up. Promising on debut 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1450m, 9 len behind One Eye On Vegas carrying 60kg at $8.50. Went for a spell before returning scored a big 4.5 len win at Vaal January 8 over 1450m defeating Highwayman Harry carrying 59kg at $8. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.

Second-up. First-up after three months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Vaal on January 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sutherland with 58.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Vaal on August 30 over 1200m, long-neck behind Silver Longsword carrying 58kg at $2.30. One of the top chances.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at Vaal on January 24 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Page Boy with 60.5kg at $5. The run before that won by 1.3 len at this track December 30 over 1400m defeating Reece's Wish with 59kg at $1.60. Close to the winner last time and this easier. Looks the one to beat this line-up.

Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at this track on December 30 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Solar Sail with 60kg at $26. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on December 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Open Highway carrying 58kg at $13.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 13 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Storm Ahead carrying 59.5kg at $21. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tintin with 55kg at $34. Looks outclassed.

At the latest run 9th of 11 at Vaal on January 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Carnelo carrying 59.5kg at $15. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 3 over 1600m, 5 len behind Radio Star with 58kg at $8. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Kenilworth November 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Boundless Love carrying 61.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Durbanville August 30 over 1500m, 9 len behind Yamazaki with 57kg at $26. Hard to enthuse.

At the latest run 4th of 11 at Vaal on January 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Carnelo carrying 58kg at $13.50. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on December 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Clever Trevor carrying 56kg at $21. Among the winning hopes on best form.