Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at this track on March 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sunset Riot carrying 54kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on September 20 over 1600m, 2 len behind Max The Magician with 60kg at $9. Needs to lift.

Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sunset Riot with 62kg at $17. The run before that ran last of 9 at Vaal on January 24 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Paul Revere carrying 62kg at $17. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on March 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sunset Riot with 52kg at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track in the G3 Sycamore Sprint on February 21 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Miami Mountain with 56kg at $9. Capable of a better run.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1160m, 1.5 len behind Ziyasha carrying 50kg at $17. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Greyville All Weather on February 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Good Traveller carrying 60kg at $7.50. Long overdue. This is well within his grasp.

Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track February 14 over 1160m defeating Lead The Charge with 55.5kg at $5. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Vaal January 22 over 1200m defeating Slinky Mapimpi carrying 56kg at $17. Hard to knock recent form including a course and distance win last time. Watch for him dropping on these late.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at this track in the G2 Dingaans November 29 over 1600m, 24 len behind Trust carrying 60kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Vaal September 18 over 1400m defeating Palace Attack with 57kg at $2.40. Sure to be ready to run well.

Last start 6th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, slow going 5 len behind Tintin carrying 59kg at $41. The start before that ran last of 7 at Vaal on January 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind The Specialist carrying 59.5kg at $9. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Second run back. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after two months scored a big 3.5 len win at Vaal January 29 over 1200m defeating African Prince carrying 60kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on September 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Juniper Green with 60.5kg at $13.50. One of the top chances.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1160m, 10 len behind The Specialist with 51.2kg at $11. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Vaal January 15 over 1200m defeating Gimmethegoodlife carrying 50kg at $15. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1160m, 0.5 len behind The Specialist carrying 54kg at $13.50. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1160m, 5 len behind Rifle Queen carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Vaal on February 24 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Rafa Bay with 54kg at $7. The start before that 7th of 10 at Vaal on January 17 over 1000m, 4 len behind Vanakkam carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 13 at this track on February 21 over 1160m, 2.75 len behind Stoneywood carrying 62kg at $9.50. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on January 3 over 1160m, 3 len behind Chrome Tourmaline carrying 52.5kg at $7.50. Likely to play a big role.

Most recently won by 0.8 len at Turffontein Inside March 12 over 1000m on a soft track defeating His Lordship carrying 56.5kg at $9. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind The Specialist with 52kg at $21. In winning form but this a tough assignment.