Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on January 29 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Jordan carrying 55kg at $13.50. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track on January 15 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Titans Of War with 56kg at $15. Capable of a strong showing.

Having second run back today. Last run 5th of 8 at this track on January 27 over 1450m, 6 len behind Quickfreeze with 57kg at $13.50. At only start last preparation 6th of 9 at this track on November 11 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Artic Silver carrying 59kg at $5. Fitter again and a winning hope.

Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 3 len behind Agoge with 58kg at $8. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Carnelo with 59kg at $15. Has the ability to take this out.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by a head at this track January 8 over 1800m defeating War Talk with 60kg at $3.80. The start before that 2nd of 13 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 6 len behind Real Stunner carrying 60kg at $11. Finally off the mark with a determined win here last time. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.

Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1700m, 3 len behind Robert Browning carrying 54.5kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track on December 23 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Father Christmas carrying 58kg at $5. Has been racing in open class and better than latest. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on January 24 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Page Boy carrying 59kg at $2.80. The race before that favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Turffontein Standside January 1 over 1600m defeating Royale Jacket carrying 59kg at $2. Progressive type who picked up late to run into the minor money. This easier and expected to go close.

Most recently second last of 11 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1800m, 11 len behind World Order carrying 61.5kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 3 len behind Agoge with 57.5kg at $6.50. Will be winding up strongly.

Third-up today. Resuming of 8 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1600m, 13 len behind Radio Star carrying 59kg at $13.50. Last start ran last in a small field at this track on January 17 over 1700m, 11 len behind Taegan's Champ carrying 53kg at $26. Form doesn't read well but he is a genuine contender.

Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 2000m, 9 len behind Lady Blunt with 53kg at $9. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Crepuscolo carrying 56.5kg at $34. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Libeccio carrying 56.5kg at $17. The start before that 13th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Zoombomber carrying 57kg at $67. Recent form not good enough.

At the latest run 4th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1800m, 2 len behind World Order carrying 53kg at $8. Before that 6th of 9 at Greyville All Weather on January 14 over 1600m, 5 len behind Basie Raakvat carrying 55.5kg at $6. Looks tested again.

At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on January 24 over 2400m, 4 len behind Pomozelous carrying 49.5kg at $34. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on January 15 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Cartagena carrying 52kg at $67. Will find this too difficult.