Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at Kenilworth in the G1 Queen's Plate on January 10 over 1600m, 9 len behind The Real Prince carrying 55kg at $2.50. The start before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Kenilworth G1 Cape Guineas December 13 over 1600m defeating Happy Verse with 60kg at $2.70. Well off best as favourite last time at WFA but was a Grade 1 winner against own age the start prior. Great record here and worth another chance.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 0.6 len at this track G2 Gauteng Guineas February 7 over 1600m defeating Grand Empire carrying 60kg at $3.50. Before that won by 1.3 len at this track G3 January 11 over 1400m defeating One Eye On Vegas carrying 58kg at $21. Has won three of last four, the latest a Grade 2 lead-up here last time. Should be winding up strongly again.

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Pressonregardless carrying 52kg at $1.80. Not beaten far last start and worth including.

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Splittheeights with 60kg at $3.30. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track in G3 on January 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $1.90. Top form for this including a Grade 2 win here three back. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $13.50. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track in G3 on January 11 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Splittheeights with 58kg at $3.50. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.

At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Splittheeights with 60kg at $26. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Vaal on January 24 over 1400m, 0.1 len behind Paul Revere carrying 56kg at $2.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Last start 7th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Splittheeights with 60kg at $41. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Fairview on January 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Buffalo Bill with 54kg at $1.90. Fully tested on his recent run.

Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 4.5 len at Vaal January 8 over 1450m defeating Highwayman Harry carrying 59kg at $8. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at this track February 7 over 1600m defeating Trombolines with 56.5kg at $3.50. Racing well and can win again.

Third-up today. Resuming scored a big 4 len win at this track January 3 over 1600m defeating Guerilla Warfare carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $11. Recent form not good enough.