Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Second run back. First-up after 11 months ran last in a small field at this track on February 21 over 1160m, 7 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody with 62kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at this track in G3 on November 11 2024 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Greeting My Master with 62kg at $3.50. Moderate fresh but has a superb record here and far better placed at the mile. Expected to improve sharply.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Kenilworth G1 The Met January 31 over 2000m defeating Legal Counsel carrying 60kg at $3.50. Before that 3rd of 14 at Kenilworth in the G1 Queen's Plate on January 10 over 1600m, neck behind The Real Prince carrying 60kg at $9. Grade 1 winner a month ago and back to a mile now. Hard to hold out.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Kenilworth in the G1 The Met on January 31 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind See It Again carrying 60kg at $4.50. Before that won by a nose at Kenilworth G1 Queen's Plate January 10 over 1600m defeating Questioning with 60kg at $13.50. Ran on hard to place behind See It Again latest. Hard to hold out again.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 18th of 20 at this track in the G1 Summer Cup November 29 over 2000m, 30 len behind Mocha Blend carrying 60kg at $11. Previously first up; second of 14 at Turffontein Inside in the G2 October 4 over 1450m, 0.7 len behind Tin Pan Alley with 60kg at $51. Should be ready to run well.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at Kenilworth in the G1 The Met on January 31 over 2000m, 10 len behind See It Again with 59.5kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 14 at Kenilworth in the G1 Queen's Plate on January 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind The Real Prince carrying 60kg at $67. Tested on recent form.

Most recently won by a head at this track G3 February 14 over 1800m defeating The Ultimate King carrying 60kg at $3.80. Before that ran last of 14 at Kenilworth in the G1 Queen's Plate on January 10 over 1600m, 11 len behind The Real Prince carrying 60kg at $67. Racing well and can win again.

Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on February 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Choisaanada with 60kg at $21. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on December 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Callmegetrix carrying 60kg at $9.50. Hard to recommend on recent form.

Most recently 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 1450m, 3 len behind Famous Lady with 60kg at $5.50. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track January 11 over 1600m defeating Grand Empire with 56kg at $17. Can't recommend against this lot.

Last start 6th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Splittheeights with 60kg at $13.50. The start before that won by a 0.1 len at Vaal January 22 over 1450m defeating Money Heist with 58kg at $2.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.