Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 29 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $126. Before that 7th of 10 at Vaal on January 24 over 1800m, 3 len behind Aristotle with 54kg at $8. Racing well and is nicely placed.

Most recently 7th of 10 at Vaal on March 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Open Highway with 58kg at $3.50. Before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Inside February 12 over 1800m defeating Robert Browning carrying 53.5kg at $7. Genuine chance this time around.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 9 at this track in G3 on January 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Splittheeights with 58kg at $126. Second-up 9th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 9 len behind Splittheeights with 60kg at $126. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 46 day let-up. Resuming won by 1.0 len at this track December 30 over 2000m defeating Repetition carrying 57kg at $4.30. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Vaal on January 27 over 2000m, 0.7 len behind One More Star carrying 56kg at $4.30. Winner this course and distance fresh then just missed this class latest. Go close again.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at Vaal January 15 over 2000m defeating Littlemisssplendid carrying 56kg at $8. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on December 16 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Douglas Dragon carrying 53.5kg at $13.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Most recently won by a nose at Turffontein Inside February 19 over 2600m defeating Battleground with 52kg at $6.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at Vaal on February 10 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Copper Plate carrying 56.7kg at $7. Racing well and can win again.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 0.8 len at Vaal January 27 over 1450m defeating Ubermensch with 59kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 12 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind On Target carrying 55kg at $5.50. Shows promise. Will take beating.

At the latest run 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Fully Loaded with 58kg at $8. The run before that 7th of 13 at Vaal on January 15 over 2000m, 2 len behind Titans Of War carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Strong winning hope.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 at Vaal on February 10 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Copper Plate with 60kg at $9. Before that won by 1.5 len at Vaal January 22 over 2000m defeating Vixeninthevineyard with 58kg at $51. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.

At the latest run 8th of 13 at Vaal on March 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Councillor carrying 57kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 11 at Vaal on February 10 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Storm Ahead carrying 61.5kg at $7. Not keen on his prospects.

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 13 at Vaal on March 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Councillor carrying 54kg at $21. Before that won by 1.5 len at Vaal February 24 over 2000m defeating Heroic Act carrying 60kg at $6. No surprise if he was in the finish.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 9 at this track on February 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Errol Flynn carrying 53kg at $11. Second run from a spell won by a long-neck at Turffontein Inside February 26 over 1600m defeating Unsolved Riddle carrying 60kg at $5.50. Likely to struggle.

At the latest run ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 2600m, 25 len behind Bellerophon with 52kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 9 at Vaal on January 24 over 2400m, 0.7 len behind Pomozelous carrying 56kg at $6. Looks safely held on recent runs.

Second-up. First-up after three months won by 1.4 len at Vaal March 5 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Royal Engagement carrying 53.5kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Vaal on October 14 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Ethical with 57kg at $3.30. Won this trip fresh and can only be fitter again. Strong winning chance.