Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Gauteng Charity Mile November 2 2024 over 1600m, 99 len behind Winchester Mansion carrying 56kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len this track July 18 2024 over 1450m defeating Andi's Girl with 60kg at $4. Expect a forward showing.

Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Turffontein Standside January 11 over 1600m defeating Grand Empire with 56kg at $17. The run before that 17th of 21 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 8 len behind Mastership carrying 59.5kg at $9. Had excuses when galloped on two back. Bounced back last time. Jockey has won 3/4 rides while aboard. Big chance to go back-to-back.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Turffontein Standside January 11 over 1160m defeating Elegant Ice carrying 56kg at $3.30. The run before that 2nd of 19 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 1160m, 0.7 len behind Mia Moo carrying 61.5kg at $9. Impressed last start and can go on with it.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at Greyville in the G1 Mercury Sprint July 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 57.5kg at $67. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Turffontein Standside May 17 over 1160m defeating Fastnet Filly carrying 60kg at $13.50. Among the main contenders.

Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1800m, 4 len behind Charge It carrying 58.5kg at $7. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Vaal on December 4 over 1800m, slow going head behind Boom Boom carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Has a great record this course and distance. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.

Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at this track October 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Pressonregardless with 54kg at $2.80. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at this track August 23 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Pressonregardless with 60kg at $34. Keep in mind.

Is first-up after a break of two-and-a-half years and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 12th of 15 at Greyville in the G3 July 1 2023 over 2200m, 8 len behind Crimson King carrying 59.5kg at $17. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 June 11 2023 over 1800m, 4 len behind Puerto Manzano carrying 58kg at $3.30. Should be ready to run well.

First-up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Vaal December 4 over 2000m, 10 len behind Royal Edition carrying 61kg at $13.50. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at this track October 4 over 1450m, 6 len behind Confederate with 56.5kg at $17. Faces a tough essay.

Second-up today. Last start 3rd of 10 at Vaal on January 22 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Sonic Jet with 62kg at $21. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at this track on November 13 over 1450m, 15 len behind Minogue with 54kg at $8. Needs to lift.

At the latest run 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1160m, 6 len behind Rifle Queen with 60kg at $5. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Vaal on January 15 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind I'm A Fireball carrying 60kg at $3. Big weight drop for this and has the inside. Can turn things around.

Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 12 at Vaal on January 29 over 1200m, 15 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 59.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Vaal on May 15 over 1600m, long-neck behind Molotov Cocktail carrying 60kg at $3.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.