Races ARB Vaal - SAF

Recent finishes are below his best, but the class drop, track-and-distance record and De Melo return make him a genuine winning hope.

Back from a six-month break with modest recent form and only one placing from 16 tries around 1400m. Others read stronger.

Class relief and a claim help, but a 30-length last-start defeat makes him hard to recommend with confidence.

Returns freshened and has a big win at this venue two runs back. Last start was plain, but the setup keeps her in the place mix.

Quick back-up from a plain eighth and drawn widest. Has a 1400m win, but recent form leaves him with work to do.

Last-start winner at this venue and placed all three starts this season. Strong place claims, though this is a deeper handicap.

Two thirds this campaign and well suited around 1400m. Has to turn the tables on Commander Of All, but looks a live danger.

Last-start Benchmark 66 winner at this track, beat Sail The Sky and has a solid track-and-distance record. The clear top pick.

Good second two back, but a heavy last-start defeat and no track-and-distance win from 11 tries temper confidence.

Market support has not translated into results lately. Track-and-distance winner, but current form is short of the main chances.

Solid Open fifth at big odds and has a recent line through key rivals. Winless at 1400m, so place claims appeal most.

Last start was poor, but the previous Greyville fifth gives her a rough each-way angle with class relief.

Freshened after two plain 2000m runs. Back to a winning distance with a gear change, which gives him place claims.