Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Most recently 5th of 13 at Vaal on March 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind The Specialist carrying 54kg at $17. Before that 3rd in a small field at Vaal on February 24 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Rafa Bay carrying 54kg at $7. Among the winning chances.

Last start second last of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1160m, 8 len behind Rock Of Bismantova carrying 61kg at $13.50. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Halberdier carrying 61kg at $8. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Halberdier carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Vaal February 10 over 1000m defeating Stoneywood with 56.5kg at $6. In great form and looks a leading player.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 57 day let-up. First-up 3rd of 7 at Vaal on January 22 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind The Specialist with 54.5kg at $3.80. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sunset Riot with 54.5kg at $4.30. Back in grade and worth another chance.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Vaal on February 10 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind His Lordship carrying 55.5kg at $9. Last start favourite; won by 0.9 len at Vaal March 5 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Blindfire carrying 61kg at $2. In form and expected to go close again.

Last start second last of 13 at Vaal on March 28 over 1200m, 13 len behind The Specialist carrying 52kg at $26. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Turffontein Inside March 12 over 1000m in soft going defeating His Lordship with 56.5kg at $9. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1160m, 2.5 len behind Rock Of Bismantova with 59kg at $34. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Vaal on October 23 over 1200m, neck behind Mister Wilson with 55.5kg at $13.50. Should progress from that first-up run.

Second run back. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after two months second last in a small field at Vaal on February 24 over 1000m, 3 len behind Rafa Bay carrying 50kg at $8. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Vaal on June 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Jet Cat carrying 61.5kg at $13.50. Unlikely to threaten.

Returns from a 61-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Vaal on February 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind His Lordship carrying 56.5kg at $9. The race before that 2nd of 17 at this track on January 11 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind There She Goes carrying 61kg at $21. Can't see him troubling these.