Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Recent form sound. Returns from a 44-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 0.6 len at Turffontein Inside March 12 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Wayne carrying 55kg at $2.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 56kg at $2.70. Promising galloper who won only try here. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.

Most recently 4th of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1600m, 3 len behind Fully Loaded with 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Vaal on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind World Of Royalty with 60.5kg at $6. Can't recommend.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Fire Storm carrying 59.5kg at $15. Second-up second last of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1600m, 10 len behind Fully Loaded with 60.5kg at $34. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation by 1.5 len this track April 12 2025 over 1800m defeating Thambi carrying 59kg at $4.30. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Vaal January 21 2025 over 1800m, 13 len behind Beynac carrying 56.5kg at $41. Won last two before a spell. Has upside and goes well here. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.

Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Fully Loaded with 58kg at $8. The start before that 7th of 13 at Vaal on January 15 over 2000m, 2 len behind Titans Of War with 56.5kg at $4.50. Doesn’t need to improve that much.

On a three run winning streak. Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track April 4 over 1400m defeating Bay Empire with 60.5kg at $4. The run before that won by 0.6 len at Turffontein Inside March 19 over 1450m defeating Sunset Warrior carrying 60.5kg at $8. IHas won three on end including a last start win here. First try at the trip but expected to measure up.

Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 57.2kg at $34. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Vaal on August 14 over 1600m, long-neck behind Obsidian with 54.5kg at $4.30. Don't underestimate.

At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track in the G2 Hawaii Stakes on April 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cats Pajamas with 58kg at $67. Before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Tintin carrying 52kg at $11. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.

Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Turffontein Inside February 19 over 2000m, 10 len behind Casus Belli with 61kg at $4. Previously first up; third of 12 at Vaal November 20 over 1400m, a 0.5 lengths behind Tommy Atkins with 58kg at $6.50. Has solid claims.

Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 55.1kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track on December 16 over 2400m, 16 len behind Douglas Dragon carrying 56.5kg at $13.50. Needs to lift.

Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track March 21 over 1600m defeating Pompeii Shield carrying 60kg at $1.70. The race before that 4th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Status with 60kg at $1.70. Broke through last time and is worth thought again.