Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1450m, 4 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 52.5kg at $3.50. The race before that 3rd of 21 at this track on December 20 over 1475m, 1.1 len behind Mastership carrying 57.5kg at $101. Strong record here and is a course and distance winner. Leading rider back aboard. Winning hope.

Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on February 10 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Bakwena with 60.5kg at $6. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on February 5 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Birthright with 56kg at $34. Better off avoiding.

Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Inside February 12 over 1800m defeating Robert Browning carrying 53.5kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1700m, 3 len behind Robert Browning carrying 61.5kg at $9. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 11 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1400m, 16 len behind Sunset Riot with 58.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on February 24 2025 over 2400m, 5 len behind United Council with 52kg at $41. Must improve significantly.

Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track February 5 over 1600m defeating Wayne with 55kg at $13.50. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Paul Revere carrying 56kg at $8. Top record this trip and yet to miss the frame in three tries course and distance including a win last time. Great chance to win again.

Resuming today after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign tenth of 21 at this track December 20 over 1475m, 4 len behind Mastership carrying 55.5kg at $9. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at this track August 14 over 1600m, 2 len behind Obsidian carrying 57kg at $26. Don't underestimate.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Fairview All Weather November 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Fairy Knight carrying 56.5kg at $13.50. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Turffontein Inside October 12 2024 over 1450m, 10 len behind Slinky Mapimpi with 58kg at $15. May need the hitout.

Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1700m, 6 len behind Robert Browning with 59.5kg at $8. The run before that 6th of 21 at this track on December 20 over 1475m, 1.75 len behind Mastership carrying 52kg at $11. Much better than last run over a fraction further. Placed both tries course and distance. Deserves another chance.

Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on January 29 over 2000m, neck behind Jordan with 60kg at $4.80. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at Turffontein Standside January 3 over 1800m defeating Gimmeachoice with 55.5kg at $3.50. Solid prospects with a similar effort to last time.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Turffontein Inside December 2 over 1800m, soft track; 11 len behind Diesel's Shadow with 59.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at this track October 23 over 1600m, a long neck behind Coppola with 59.5kg at $13.50. Not keen on his chances.