Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Turffontein Standside December 7 over 1160m, 6 len behind One Fine Winter carrying 57kg at $67. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.4 len Vaal October 28 over 1200m defeating Echoes Of War with 59kg at $17. This looks a stern test.

Last start 8th of 10 at Vaal on March 5 over 1450m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lava Fire with 59.5kg at $17. Before that 11th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 11 len behind Captain Selvie with 60kg at $9. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.

Most recently won by 1.5 len at Vaal March 5 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Future Gamble carrying 60kg at $17. The run before that 6th of 13 at Durbanville on January 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind Amayah carrying 55kg at $67. Too good over a little further last time. Drawn for a good run and another win cannot be ruled out.

Racing well recently. Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at this track February 26 over 1450m defeating Major Arcana carrying 60kg at $11. Before that 3rd in a small field at Vaal on February 10 over 1000m, 4 len behind King Redoute with 58.8kg at $5.50. Off the mark with an effortless win latest and has upside. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.

Comes here off a 61-day let-up. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Vaal on January 17 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Can't Catch Me with 60kg at $3.50. Before that 8th of 15 at Vaal on December 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Legendary with 58.5kg at $7. Winding up strongly and racing well without winning. Will be saved up for one last crack.

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1600m, 7 len behind Diogenes carrying 59.5kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 21 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Paris Fun carrying 58.5kg at $8. Others make more appeal.

At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Vaal on March 5 over 1450m, slow going 1.5 len behind Lava Fire carrying 57.5kg at $9. The race before that 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Golden Aspen with 61.5kg at $5. Would rather see in something easier.

At the latest run won by 0.7 len at this track March 12 over 1450m in soft going defeating Golden Aspen carrying 60kg at $8. The run before that 9th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on February 21 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Stoneywood carrying 52.5kg at $41. Found winning form this course and distance last time. Best figures stack up and worth following up.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1450m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sunset Warrior carrying 59kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on February 19 over 1450m, 1.75 len behind Fostinovo carrying 53kg at $67. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1450m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sunset Warrior carrying 56kg at $13.50. The race before that 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Oklahoma Smokeshow with 53kg at $26. Hard to make a case today.