Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Vaal November 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Secret Chord carrying 61kg at $17. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track September 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Roaming Spirit with 58.6kg at $21. Goes well fresh and nicely placed this line-up. Excellent chance.

Most recently 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Errol Flynn carrying 60.5kg at $21. The run before that 10th of 19 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 7 len behind Wayne with 58.5kg at $13.50. Watch for him dropping on these late.

Racing second-up today. Last outing 8th of 12 at Vaal on January 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Vibe Sa with 60kg at $21. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at Vaal on November 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Silver Tudor carrying 54kg at $26. Should progress from that first-up run.

Last start 5th of 12 at Vaal on January 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Vibe Sa with 58.5kg at $3.50. Before that 2nd of 19 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 2.75 len behind Wayne with 58.5kg at $8.50. Placed only try course and distance and leading rider goes aboard. This easier than recent starts and capable of a better run.

Comes off a 61 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 19 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 8 len behind Wayne with 58.5kg at $41. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 27 over 1450m, 6 len behind Palace Prince with 58.5kg at $11. Safely held last start but is capable of better.

Last start second last of 7 at this track on February 12 over 1450m, 6 len behind Speedman carrying 59.5kg at $34. Before that second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Solar Sail with 60kg at $26. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Vaal on January 27 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Quickfreeze carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. The start before that won by a long-neck at Turffontein Standside January 3 over 1400m defeating Peregrine Falcon with 61kg at $2.80. Racing well. Placed 4/6 course and distance. Plenty to like about his prospects.

At the latest run ran last of 8 at Vaal on February 5 over 1450m, 12 len behind Monkey Puzzle carrying 60.5kg at $67. The race before that ran last of 8 at Vaal on January 15 over 1200m, 12 len behind Rollwiththepunches with 50kg at $41. Better off investing elsewhere.

Most recently ran last of 9 at Vaal on January 24 over 1700m, 19 len behind Page Boy with 58.5kg at $67. The run before that second last of 9 at Vaal on December 18 over 1700m, 9 len behind Drumnadrochit with 57kg at $67. Prefer in something a bit easier.

Most recently 12th of 16 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Hathighwaytothesky with 59.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Vaal on January 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Never Never Land with 59kg at $8. Fully tested on his recent run.

Last start ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1600m, 11 len behind Errol Flynn with 53kg at $13.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at Vaal on January 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Carnelo with 58kg at $13.50. Expect improvement on recent effort.

Most recently 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Oklahoma Smokeshow carrying 57kg at $126. The race before that second last of 16 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 14 len behind Hathighwaytothesky with 58kg at $126. Low draw but others have better credentials.

Last start second last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1400m, 13 len behind Golden Aspen with 56.5kg at $15. Before that 8th of 10 at Vaal on January 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind Libeccio with 59kg at $51. Others appeal more heading into this.