Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Vaal April 2 over 1450m, 6 len behind Golden Operator carrying 58.5kg at $26. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Vaal September 30 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind African Pride carrying 58kg at $6. Will struggle against these.

Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on May 7 over 1450m, 7 len behind Frere Jacques with 61.5kg at $5. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Vaal on April 2 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Golden Operator carrying 56.5kg at $6. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable alley.

Most recently 6th of 16 at Vaal on May 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Bristol Hercules with 56.5kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 10 at Vaal on March 28 over 1700m, 4 len behind Chieftain's Shield carrying 61.5kg at $9. Among the winning chances.

Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by nose this track March 19 over 1200m defeating Wispinthewillow carrying 60kg at $1.90. First up last campaign second of 9 at this track February 26 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Kambati with 60kg at $2.80. Must be included.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Vaal on May 4 over 1600m, neck behind Sky Pillar Rock carrying 58kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kambati carrying 58kg at $13.50. Building to a win. Well placed to take this out.

Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at Turffontein Standside May 10 over 1400m defeating The Name Of Dladla with 60kg at $1.60. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1400m, neck behind Best Candidate with 60kg at $4.50. Back in form and another win is on the cards.

Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Vaal on May 4 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Trail Runner with 60kg at $4.50. The start before that 11th of 16 at Vaal on March 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Romilly carrying 60kg at $9. Leading contender coming out of a very nice gate.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1600m, 8 len behind War Reporter with 58.5kg at $26. Before that won by a neck at this track March 19 over 1800m defeating Vixeninthevineyard carrying 60kg at $4.50. Genuine chance this time around.

Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Pretty Analia carrying 62.5kg at $15. Before that 8th of 11 at Vaal on April 23 over 1200m, 8 len behind Plumbago Park with 62.5kg at $8. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at Vaal January 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hathighwaytothesky with 59.5kg at $17. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Vaal August 29 2024 over 1100m, 8 len behind The Navy Lark with 59.5kg at $34. Win would surprise.

Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Vaal on May 4 over 2000m, 12 len behind Ariovistus carrying 58kg at $6. The start before that 6th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Orange County with 58.5kg at $7. This looks too tough.

At the latest run ran last of 9 at Vaal on May 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Top Shelf Teddy carrying 55.5kg at $34. The start before that 4th of 8 at Vaal on May 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sky Pillar Rock carrying 56kg at $34. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.