Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1800m, 0.3 len behind The Playboy Bomber carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on January 29 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Jordan with 60.5kg at $3.80. Placed both runs this time in and is a thirds-up winner. Should be at top now and expected to go very well.

Last start second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 12 over 1800m, 5 len behind Tommy Shelby with 52kg at $3.30. The start before that favourite; won by 0.7 len at this track January 27 over 2000m defeating Texas Missile with 54kg at $4.30. Course and distance winner two back. Much better than latest and best form is here. Winning rider back aboard so watch for sharp improvement.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on January 29 over 2000m, 12 len behind Jordan carrying 58kg at $26. The run before that 10th of 13 at this track on January 15 over 2000m, 4 len behind Titans Of War carrying 55kg at $8. Not keen.

Most recently 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Errol Flynn carrying 60kg at $8. The race before that 5th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1600m, 3 len behind Grand Empire with 54.5kg at $7. Cannot entertain.

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at this track on January 27 over 2000m, 5 len behind One More Star with 54kg at $7. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track on January 15 over 2000m, neck behind Titans Of War carrying 58.5kg at $15. Has the ability to take this out.

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track on January 27 over 1450m, 6 len behind Quickfreeze with 57kg at $13.50. Second-up 4th of 11 at this track on February 10 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Storm Ahead with 61.5kg at $7. Progressive type fitter for two runs back. Top chance if at his best.

Racing well recently. Most recently in a small field at this track on February 5 over 1800m, 2 len behind Sky Pillar Rock with 60kg at $3. Before that favourite; won by 1.4 len at Turffontein Standside February 1 over 1800m defeating Full Go carrying 62kg at $7. First try this longer journey but was a winner over 1800m two back and looks a leading chance.

Last start 5th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 2400m, 4 len behind Copper Plate carrying 60.5kg at $17. The start before that ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 2400m, 10 len behind Enflame with 50kg at $26. Doesn't rate well enough.

Last start ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on February 21 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Enflame carrying 52kg at $9. Before that 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 12 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind On Target with 56kg at $15. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on February 10 over 1800m, long-neck behind Storm Ahead carrying 60.5kg at $5. The race before that won by a head at this track January 8 over 1800m defeating War Talk carrying 60kg at $3.80. In the finish last time and is a player.

At the latest run 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Oklahoma Smokeshow carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind Carnelo carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Fire Storm with 60kg at $41. Second run from a spell won by 1.5 len at this track February 24 over 2000m defeating Heroic Act carrying 60kg at $6. Recent form not good enough.

Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Greyville December 19 over 2400m, 2 len behind Continentalexpress carrying 49.4kg at $13.50. On debut fifth of 10 at Turffontein Inside September 28 over 1450m, 2 len behind Ringa Ringa Roses with 60kg at $17. Likely to make her presence felt.