Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Chieftain's Shield carrying 59kg at $9. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at Turffontein Standside April 30 over 1600m defeating Bold Action carrying 60kg at $3. Far too good in similar race latest and expected to go close again.

Most recently 2nd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Instant Attraction carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 28 over 1600m, 9 len behind Fire Storm carrying 58.5kg at $15. Can improve again. Found one better this class latest and drops in weight. Top chance.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 28 over 1600m, 11 len behind Fire Storm carrying 55.5kg at $21. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Turffontein Standside March 21 over 1600m defeating Pompeii Shield with 60kg at $1.70. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.

At the latest run ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1800m, 12 len behind World Of Royalty carrying 55.5kg at $26. The run before that second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on April 9 over 2000m, 8 len behind Kudzu with 57kg at $9. Prefer to see.

At the latest run second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1450m, 20 len behind Frere Jacques with 60.5kg at $17. Before that ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on April 9 over 1450m, 11 len behind Father Christmas with 54.5kg at $26. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.

Last start 8th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 2000m, 11 len behind Instant Attraction carrying 60kg at $13.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind World Of Royalty with 55.5kg at $41. Needs to find lengths to test these.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Instant Attraction carrying 60kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1800m, 4 len behind Carnelo with 61kg at $4.50. Not far away this grade latest. Deserves another chance.

Most recently 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind War Reporter carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1600m, 5 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 54kg at $34. Progressing well. No match for the winner last time but better off at the weights. Has strong claims.

Most recently second last of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Sky Pillar Rock with 60kg at $2.50. The run before that favourite; won by 5.5 len at Turffontein Inside April 9 over 1600m defeating Rock My Boat carrying 60kg at $2.70. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.

Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind War Reporter carrying 59.5kg at $34. Previously second-up 6th of 18 at this track on June 19 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Sovereigns Call carrying 54.5kg at $101. Must improve significantly.

Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 16 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Legendary carrying 58.2kg at $67. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1800m, 18 len behind Crepuscolo carrying 60kg at $81. Unlikely to threaten.

At the latest run 7th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 2000m, 10 len behind Instant Attraction with 52.5kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1800m, 4 len behind Orange County carrying 52kg at $15. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.