Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Turffontein Inside March 19 over 1450m defeating Winds Of Grace with 61.5kg at $3. Before that 2nd of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1600m, long-neck behind Diogenes with 61.5kg at $9. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.

At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track in the LR Acacia Handicap on March 7 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Care Forgot carrying 52kg at $101. The race before that 12th of 14 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Fillies Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 18 len behind Hazy Dazy carrying 60kg at $126. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.

At the latest run ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1450m, 11 len behind Paul Revere with 55kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Fully Loaded with 56.5kg at $26. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Vaal January 17 over 1700m, 3 len behind Robert Browning carrying 56kg at $13.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track June 16 2024 over 1600m defeating I Belong with 60kg at $6. Likely to make his presence felt.

Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 1450m, 5 len behind Fostinovo carrying 58.5kg at $11. The run before that second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on February 12 over 1450m, 6 len behind Speedman carrying 59.5kg at $34. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.

Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 24 len behind Oklahoma Smokeshow with 59.7kg at $2.70. The run before that 3rd of 16 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Hathighwaytothesky with 60kg at $4. Capable of more – worth another chance.

Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Vaal July 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Tommy Shelby carrying 59.5kg at $13.50. On debut 12th of 15 at Kenilworth December 22 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Heal And Soul carrying 60kg at $17. Prepared to watch.

Resuming after nine weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Durbanville January 21 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Midway carrying 59kg at $8. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Kenilworth December 17 over 1600m, 10 len behind Girl Magic with 52kg at $15. Likely to be up for this.

Most recently 9th of 13 at Vaal on March 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Councillor with 54.5kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Oklahoma Smokeshow with 60.5kg at $4.50. Solid prospects and a good stall doesn’t hurt.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1600m, 7 len behind Diogenes with 57.5kg at $51. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Golden Aspen with 60.5kg at $8. Take on trust.