Races ARB Fairview - SAF

Finished seventh in Open grade at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths at big odds, after a ninth in a BM86 at Fairview where he was beaten seven and a half lengths. The class drop and 2.5kg claim offer some help, and he has won at this track and distance, but recent form leaves him with a fair gap to close.

Has been knocking hard on the door, finishing second in successive BM82 runs and beaten just under a length at this track last start after earlier missing by a neck at Fairview. The 1200m record is lighter than his recent 1400m form, but he has placed at the trip, handles the synthetic surface and has already beaten key rivals. Drawn to use his natural speed, he sets the standard.

Lifted sharply when third in Open grade at this track last start, beaten a length and a half after attracting support at longer odds. That was a stronger piece of form than his second-last in a BM82 at Fairview the run prior, and his record at this track and distance is sound. He has ground to make up on Stokesy and Coastal Path, but his latest run puts him right in the contest.

Comes off a well-supported BM74 win at this track, beating Rhythm by just under a length after firming into favourite. That followed a nose second in a BM86 at Fairview, so he has returned in excellent order and now reaches his third run this campaign. Proven around 1200m and with the winning rider back, he profiles as a genuine place and each-way player.

Backs up quickly after a strong third in a BM80 over 1400m at this track, beaten just over half a length despite starting at big odds. The run prior in a BM86 at Fairview was only fair, but returning to 1200m suits his profile and his track-and-distance record is a real asset. With proven synthetic form and the winning rider back, he is a serious winning threat.

Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with a last placing in a FM BM80 at this track, beaten over 11 lengths and unwanted in the market. She had also been well held over 1000m the run before. A past win at this venue gives some background support, but she is unplaced at this distance and must find a sizeable turnaround.

Worked home fourth in a BM74 over 1000m at this track when resuming, beaten just under four lengths after being kept safe near the top of betting. He gets 3kg weight relief from that run and has already won around today's distance, while his two starts at this venue have produced a win. Second-up improvement would make him a realistic place chance.

Returns from a three-month break after finishing sixth in a BM82 at Durbanville, beaten three and a half lengths at big odds. His previous fifth at Kenilworth was also sound without being decisive, and he now has his first look at this venue under a new stable. The 1200m record is workable, with three wins from 17 attempts, so he shapes as a place hope if forward enough.

Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fourth at this track at both runs of his previous campaign, beaten three lengths and four lengths while respected in the market. He does have a win from three starts at this track and distance, which keeps him from being dismissed completely, but six months away without supplied readiness evidence leaves others more appealing.

Returns from a two-month freshening after a fifth in a BM80 at Fairview, beaten just under four lengths at long odds. He was seventh in a BM82 the run before after firming from bigger odds, so there is some market respect in the background. His 1200m record is deep and Richard Fourie has had success on him, but recent winning edge has been missing.

Finished fifth behind Kwagga Blitz in a BM74 at this track last start, beaten just under five lengths at big odds, after being beaten over 19 lengths in Open grade two runs back. The weight relief and third-up fitness are positives, and he has won at this track and distance, but his recent figures leave him chasing improvement.