There are six races on the card from Singapore on Sunday, a mixed surface meeting with race 9 on the all-weather Polytrack and races 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 on the Long Course (C), Turf.
And while the only race on the Polytrack looks an average affair at best, the following race (10), an Open Class sprint worth $125,000, looks a beauty and well worth the wait.
The race pits stable-mates BETTER BE THE ONE and SUPER EASY against each other for the first time and at the handicap conditions, the ‘match-race’ couldn’t be more interesting.
SUPER EASY, with just 51.5kg and gunning for his sixth straight win, does look the obvious choice at first glance and punters will most likely flock to this exciting 3YO colt.
But his more highly-rated stable-mate, BETTER BE THE ONE, is in arguably career best form and when you consider he was placed in International Group company in Dubai in March 2011, that has to count for something.
And the fact Michael Freedman has opted for a senior hoop, Stephen Baster, on the MORE THAN READY 5YO suggests they think he can win carrying the weight and might just sneak out to value given his race record and outstanding recent form.
Best Bets; DAVIDE (Race 11, win), DARING FIGHTER (race 7, each-way) and BETTER BE THE ONE/SUPER EASY (race 10, exacta/swinger).
Bankers for Jackpots: Race 9 (2 and 4) race 10 (1 and 4), race 11 (3) and race 12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 14).
Race cards and Larry Foley's synopsis follows and for updates on all runners go to www.kranjiracing.com
Please note the odds listed are "reference odds" only.
RACE 7: CLASS 4 - 1800M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$55000
Larry says, "A very solid Class 4 field heads to the starter in a race where you could make a strong winning case for at least five of the runners. The likes of MAKE A RETURN will ensure a truly run race and on the Long Course (C), a busy finish is expected. But I think the best recent form in the race comes from DARING FIGHTER and VOLPISTA and happy to concentrate on those two. DARING FIGHTER in particular has been in terrific form and certainly lost no friends in finishing third when never really suited by the slow pace out front at his last start. As mentioned, the race should suit swoopers and the in-form Zaki should have plenty of horse under him late and another win for DRAMA CRITIC 4YO would not surprise. VOLPISTA obviously has good form for this winning over 1600m at his last start. He stays in Class 4 for his efforts - that's always a bonus - and has winning form over this trip which suggests back-to-back wins is on the cards. In at similar weights, ALACARTE and BY LAW will both have admirers and go close with MAKE A RETURN some hope if given an easy time out front. Throw in BOWIE KNIFE, BOY and ROOY for value in exotics."
| No. |
Last 5 |
Horse Name |
EA |
Gear |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Bar |
Rtg |
Wt |
Odds |
| Selections - 1, 3, 4 |
| 1 |
63113 |
Daring Fighter |
|
|
M Zaki-1 |
Hw Tan |
7 |
61 |
58.5 |
4.00 |
| Very good effort last start doing it tough in nice company and obviously form prior to that has him a huge winning hope. |
| 2 |
23304 |
By Law |
|
|
O Bosson |
Rb Marsh |
9 |
60 |
58.0 |
5.00 |
| Went round as even money fave last start and while disappointing not to place it was a solid run and will be right in this. |
| 3 |
36861 |
Volpista |
|
|
B Vorster |
P Shaw |
5 |
60 |
58.0 |
3.30 |
| Stays in Class 4 after a nice win and pay to follow. |
| 4 |
79675 |
Alacarte |
|
|
J Moreira |
S Burridge |
8 |
59 |
57.5 |
4.00 |
| Disappointing last start having first run in this company but pay to follow as should really win soon. |
| 5 |
81987 |
Rooy |
|
|
D Beasley |
C Brown |
4 |
57 |
56.5 |
30 |
| Last start better than the result and the type to always keep safe this type of race. |
| 6 |
88*77 |
Boy |
|
|
O Placais |
S Gray |
10 |
55 |
55.5 |
40 |
| Form better than it reads and blinkers added for first time an interesting move. |
| 7 |
00741 |
Loyal Steed |
|
|
Yf Leong |
L Khoo |
1 |
48 |
52.0 |
40 |
| Up in Class after winning in just fair company so place a fair result. |
| 8 |
5564* |
Bowie Knife |
|
|
S Anandan-1 |
H Takaoka |
3 |
47 |
51.5 |
12 |
| In very solid form and not far away from a result - keep safe at value. |
| 9 |
518*0 |
Zac Detonator |
|
|
I Saifudin |
M Walker |
11 |
47 |
51.5 |
40 |
| Mixes his form and happy to reassess in Class 5. |
| 10 |
45946 |
Make A Return |
|
|
S Sam |
Hk Tan |
6 |
46 |
51.0 |
13 |
| No peace last start so happy to think he is in this a long way if left alone in front. |
| 11 |
10*04 |
Super Star |
|
|
I Santana |
L Khoo |
2 |
45 |
50.5 |
40 |
| Would have liked to see in Class 5 but showed too much last start not to include somewhere. |
| 12 |
07090 |
Samurai King |
|
|
App P Dellorto-4 |
M Yusof |
12 |
44 |
50.0 |
200 |
| Reassess Class 5. |
RACE 8: MAIDEN (2) - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000
Larry says, "After seven runs in Class 4 company since arriving as a raced horse to Singapore, RISKY VENTURE gets a huge chance to open his winning account in suitable maiden company. The MUGHAAREG 5YO looked like winning in more than one of those starts and did more than enough when blinkers added last time out to think he wins today with Stephen Baster on-board. It is a solid maiden field though and he will have to be at his best with SMARTY SMARTY, TAI COMMANDS and HIGH TICK all winning hopes. SMARTY SMARTY in particular looked very good at his first run back from a spell to think he enjoyed the break and is a horse to follow. TAI COMMANDS also showed more than enough to the wire last start to think he is 'due' and should enjoy the 2kg claim and the nice gate. Of the rest I will be keeping the Theo Keiser-trained CLASSIC THUNDER safe as he does look the improver stepping up to 1400m. "
| No. |
Last 5 |
Horse Name |
EA |
Gear |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Bar |
Rtg |
Wt |
Odds |
| Selections - 1, 6, 2 |
| 1 |
03755 |
Risky Venture |
|
|
S Baster |
S Burridge |
12 |
49 |
59.0 |
2.50 |
| Shown too much in Class 4 not be the one to beat here. |
| 2 |
34*62 |
Tai Commands |
|
|
App Sh Low-2 |
B Dean |
2 |
49 |
59.0 |
4.00 |
| Showed last start why he wins sooner than later in this type of race. |
| 3 |
32368 |
High Tick |
|
|
J Moreira |
M Freedman |
8 |
45 |
57.0 |
4.00 |
| Upgrade to full blinkers and senior hoop suggests he goes mighty close over what looks his best trip. |
| 4 |
9*709 |
No Doubts |
|
|
J Saimee |
M Clements |
7 |
44 |
56.5 |
30 |
| Appreciates first run back and will be the improver. |
| 5 |
0057 |
Classic Thunder |
|
|
Kb Soo |
T Kieser |
6 |
43 |
56.0 |
40 |
| Showed enough last start late to think 1400m suits and might be the value. |
| 6 |
47893 |
Smarty Smarty |
|
|
D Beasley |
H Takaoka |
10 |
40 |
54.5 |
5.50 |
| First up run a beauty and goes mighty close on a repeat of that effort. |
| 7 |
09007 |
Focus |
|
|
I Saifudin |
J O'hara |
4 |
39 |
54.0 |
200 |
| No. |
| 8 |
97504 |
Enzo |
|
|
S John |
S Chua |
3 |
38 |
53.5 |
30 |
| Thereabouts on a good day. |
| 9 |
07307 |
Gold Birkin |
|
|
I Santana |
Kc Yeoh |
13 |
37 |
53.0 |
100 |
| Easier to ignore from bad gate. |
| 10 |
60880 |
Manlai |
|
|
M Kellady-1 |
S Burridge |
1 |
35 |
52.0 |
100 |
| Not for me. |
| 11 |
90009 |
Long Feng |
|
|
M Zaki-1 |
L Khoo |
9 |
33 |
51.0 |
100 |
| No. |
| 12 |
40088 |
Dolce Vita |
|
|
S Anandan-1 |
Hw Tan |
11 |
28 |
50.0 |
25 |
| Battles away and can include in skinny end of exotics. |
| 13 |
53057 |
Zero Limit |
|
|
App Th Koh-3 |
S Lam |
5 |
28 |
50.0 |
20 |
| Honest enough to think he is involved in the place mix late. |
RACE 9: CLASS 5 (CLAIMING RIDERS ONLY) - 1900M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000
Larry says, "This field is ordinary to say the least and barring something improving in leaps and bounds, it looks a race in two between TOP HAPPINESS and KING OF LOTUS. TOP HAPPINESS in particular has been in terrific form since stepping up in distance three starts back and no reason to think he doesn't continue that run here. In fact he may even go round at close to even money - amazing when you consider he went round at closer to 50-1 only four starts ago. The booking of the experienced Mark Ewe looks a very smart move by trainer Leslie Khoo and the stables red-hot form can continue. The horse that gives him the most trouble is KING OF LOTUS who should get every chance from gate six. While still a maiden, a few of his recent efforts doing it tough have been good and he should get supported today and run accordingly. The two horses that should improve and might be value are THREE KINGS and OLYMPIC MAN - both with blinkers added - and they will feature heavily in exotics combinations. Although he will feature in the betting and pre-race discussions, I have left SWEET DREAM out of my selections as he has struggled when racing recently with no head-gear but certainly good enough at his best."
| No. |
Last 5 |
Horse Name |
EA |
Gear |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Bar |
Rtg |
Wt |
Odds |
| Selections - 2, 4, 8 |
| 1 |
12*00 |
Sweet Dream |
|
|
App J Farook-3 |
Rb Marsh |
8 |
41 |
59.0 |
8.00 |
| Wins a race like this on his day but prefer with blinkers and happy to wait. |
| 2 |
*14*2 |
Top Happiness |
|
|
M Ewe-1 |
L Khoo |
5 |
36 |
56.5 |
2.00 |
| In super form and experienced claimer in Mark Ewe should be enough to get him over the line. |
| 3 |
296*0 |
Special Soldier |
|
|
To Chang-1 |
Zl Mok |
9 |
32 |
54.5 |
50 |
| Hasnt shown much over distnace and happy to ignore. |
| 4 |
*4405 |
King Of Lotus |
|
|
App R Zawari-3 |
S Lam |
6 |
31 |
54.0 |
3.00 |
| Did it super tough last start so the run was a lot better than the result - big winning show from fair gate. |
| 5 |
34570 |
Olympic Man |
|
|
M Airy-3 |
D Hill |
7 |
31 |
54.0 |
12 |
| Shown nothing of late but had better form with blinkers so look for improvement. |
| 6 |
8*807 |
Bionic Star |
|
|
A Ng-1 |
D Kok |
4 |
24 |
50.5 |
20 |
| Better runs have been on this surface and worth some thought in what is a very weak race. |
| 7 |
78679 |
Multi Warrior |
|
|
M Zaki-1 |
D Kok |
3 |
24 |
50.5 |
12 |
| Battles away and appreciates the first up run and weak field. |
| 8 |
8600* |
Three Kings |
|
|
M Suhaimi-1 |
Kc Yeoh |
2 |
24 |
50.5 |
20 |
| Form reads badly but blinkers back on from nice gate should see improvement - watch at odds. |
| 9 |
57494 |
Tic Toc |
|
|
Kt Cheng-1 |
S Chua |
1 |
22 |
50.0 |
20 |
| Battles away but exotics only. |
RACE 10: OPEN - 1200M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000
Larry says, "This race - although a beauty in its own right - looks interesting in the dilemma it has given trainer Michael Freedman with SUPER EASY up against BETTER BE THE ONE. Both can win, both will get support, however, both are probably looking elsewhere for bigger spoils. But with only 51.5kg to carry, Joao Moreira on-board and boasting five wins from five starts in Singapore, SUPER EASY looks the one the stable support will be on and hard to beat. The DARCI BRAHMA colt added a Group win to his resume at his last start and looks to have the lucrative 3YO series at his mercy with one eye on the KrisFlyer in May. But he is in too well at the weights today and six-from-six looks on the cards. BETTER BE THE ONE won't lie down though. The Dubai Group placed sprinter is probably in better form than he was going into the World Cup meeting last year and while 59kg looks a big ask here (interesting no claim), he will go close. Of the rest ATO is right in the mix, EXCAVATOR a horse to follow and RAPIDO STAR looks in good order down the ratings. But all eyes on SUPER EASY as he guns for win number six."
| No. |
Last 5 |
Horse Name |
EA |
Gear |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Bar |
Rtg |
Wt |
Odds |
| Selections - 4, 1, 5 |
| 1 |
23111 |
Better Be The One |
|
|
S Baster |
M Freedman |
5 |
115 |
59.0 |
4.00 |
| Huge ask in this quality field to carry 59kg but in super form and right in this. |
| 2 |
31022 |
Eclair Fastpass |
|
|
Kb Soo |
D Koh |
6 |
107 |
55.0 |
30 |
| First up after a career best second placing in the KrisFlyer Sprint in May - might need the run. |
| 3 |
75428 |
Capablanca |
|
|
App Sh Low-2 |
D Baertschiger |
7 |
102 |
52.5 |
30 |
| Keeps a few honest but a couple of Freedman horses look hard to pass. |
| 4 |
11111 |
Super Easy |
|
|
J Moreira |
M Freedman |
2 |
100 |
51.5 |
1.60 |
| Five from five in Singapore and arguably the best horse in this race so 51.5kg looks a luxury - should win. |
| 5 |
35224 |
Ato |
|
|
B Vorster |
P Shaw |
3 |
97 |
50.0 |
5.00 |
| Rarely runs a bad race and looks the only legitimate danger to the Freedman pair. |
| 6 |
14723 |
Excavator |
|
|
I Santana |
Zl Mok |
4 |
89 |
50.0 |
12 |
| Showed last start he matches it with most at the handicap conditions and in the mix. |
| 7 |
33186 |
Dragon World |
|
|
S John |
D Baertschiger |
1 |
87 |
50.0 |
40 |
| Might just be found out for quality in this field. |
| 8 |
19323 |
Rapido Star |
|
|
I Saifudin |
L Dragon |
8 |
77 |
50.0 |
20 |
| Continues to show he matches it with most and might add value to exotics. |
RACE 11: CLASS 3 - 1200M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000
Larry says, "Although there are four last start winners in this race, it is not the strongest Class 3 fields we have seen of late and it looks set for a smart lightly raced type like DAVIDE to knock in another win. The Argentinean-bred 4YO has been impressive winning three and been placed twice from just six starts and comes into this after being gallant in defeat to the respected NANDOWRA at his last start. The drop back to 1200m looks ideal as do the handicap conditions with Barend Vorster asked to carry just 54.5kg. And while he is up against four last start winners - GETREEL, COUNTRY CLUB, GOAL KEEPER and VIDEO CALL - only GETREEL won in similar company and he looks the obvious danger. Also up the weights, HAMMER DOWN looks suited back on the turf with GOAL KEEPER some hope although a query over 1200m."
| No. |
Last 5 |
Horse Name |
EA |
Gear |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Bar |
Rtg |
Wt |
Odds |
| Selections - 3, 1, 2 |
| 1 |
3*341 |
Getreel |
|
|
Kb Soo |
B Dean |
7 |
74 |
57.0 |
5.00 |
| Won well last start similar affair and must be a big show again with winkers added. |
| 2 |
6458* |
Hammer Down |
|
|
O Bosson |
Rb Marsh |
9 |
72 |
56.0 |
12 |
| Should appreciate being back on the turf on what we saw three starts back - watch. |
| 3 |
12142 |
Davide |
|
|
B Vorster |
P Shaw |
3 |
69 |
54.5 |
2.20 |
| In form and drop back to 1200m might be a winning move. |
| 4 |
41456 |
Imacruiser |
|
|
D Beasley |
M Freedman |
2 |
69 |
54.5 |
12 |
| Disappointing last start but better than that as a rule and pay to keep safe. |
| 5 |
24361 |
Country Club |
|
|
M Kellady-1 |
S Burridge |
6 |
66 |
53.0 |
6.00 |
| Winning form is good form but a step up in Class makes this tougher. |
| 6 |
21121 |
Goal Keeper |
|
|
I Santana |
T Kieser |
8 |
66 |
53.0 |
8.00 |
| Also steps up in Class after good win but slight query over the 1200m this company with blinkers removed. |
| 7 |
25379 |
Imagery |
|
|
J Moreira |
M Freedman |
5 |
66 |
53.0 |
10 |
| Blinkers back off after poor run last start and have to take on trust. |
| 8 |
92384 |
Be A Man |
|
|
App Sh Low-2 |
D Baertschiger |
11 |
65 |
52.5 |
40 |
| Very competitive on his day but wide gate suggests we can wait. |
| 9 |
56977 |
Williams |
|
|
S Baster |
L Laxon |
4 |
65 |
52.5 |
100 |
| Not at his best and might be needing it easier. |
| 10 |
*76*0 |
Brudder |
|
|
S Sam |
M Clements |
10 |
62 |
51.0 |
50 |
| Competitive at his best this company but another who is better suited Class 4. |
| 11 |
05351 |
Video Call |
|
|
I Saifudin |
J O'hara |
1 |
62 |
51.0 |
30 |
| Up in Class (just) after a win but back in distnace and place looks best. |
RACE 12: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$55000
Larry says, "The only 3YO in the field, TAICHI MASTER, looks to have found a tough Class 4 event for his first foray into open company, but has ability and can win. The form from his debut second placing was franked when he spread-eagled the field at his next start and TERMINATOR (who beat him on debut) won handsomely in Class 4 at his next start. TAICHI MASTER has drawn the rails, which certainly helps his cause, and Danny Beasley should get every opportunity to continue both his and the horses’ great run of form. But he has a few to beat and although not winning in nine starts in Singapore and coming off a below par run, I rate CHARLY B a big show. The Pat Shaw-trained 4YO looked due before a bad start cost him any chance last time out and the switch to the senior stable hoop, Barend Vorster, looks a very positive move. Of the rest, MATTERHORN always looks a winning hope but desperately needs a result for the good work with HUMOUR TOWN a horse to follow but will need more luck than he has had of late from bad gates. "
| No. |
Last 5 |
Horse Name |
EA |
Gear |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Bar |
Rtg |
Wt |
Odds |
| Selections - 6, 2, 3 |
| 1 |
27116 |
Ninetyfive Power |
|
|
J Powell |
S Gray |
8 |
61 |
58.0 |
10 |
| Pay to ignore first up run where saddle slipped as goes well on his day and can win. |
| 2 |
40329 |
Charly B |
|
|
B Vorster |
P Shaw |
9 |
60 |
57.5 |
4.00 |
| Excuses early last start and looked due - big show with senior hoop. |
| 3 |
04202 |
Matterhorn |
|
|
S Baster |
M Freedman |
12 |
60 |
57.5 |
4.00 |
| Always looks a show and while he needs a result he has to be respected with winkers removed. |
| 4 |
5 |
A Cut Above |
|
|
O Bosson |
M Walker |
14 |
56 |
55.5 |
12 |
| Very solid Singapore debut suggests he is one to follow in this company. |
| 5 |
|
Think Ahead |
|
|
App Sh Low-2 |
D Baertschiger |
3 |
56 |
55.5 |
100 |
| Former Australian galloper who needs longer. |
| 6 |
21 |
Taichi Master |
|
|
D Beasley |
C Brown |
1 |
54 |
54.5 |
3.50 |
| Won too well at second career start not to think he gets support and goes very close here. |
| 7 |
208*6 |
The Cinderella Man |
|
|
I Santana |
L Laxon |
6 |
54 |
54.5 |
50 |
| Disappointing last start and while better than that he needs to show something this preparation before considering. |
| 8 |
8607* |
Blitz |
|
|
M Airy-3 |
M Clements |
4 |
51 |
53.0 |
50 |
| Needs to show more and a better prospect on the Poly. |
| 9 |
025*4 |
Tenuponten |
|
|
J Saimee |
J O'hara |
11 |
50 |
52.5 |
20 |
| Good effort last start and looks a good each way chance. |
| 10 |
09637 |
Humor Town |
|
|
S John |
S Chua |
13 |
49 |
52.0 |
20 |
| Did it tough last start but continued to show enough to think he wins when any luck in running. |
| 11 |
80536 |
Zac Velocity |
|
|
J Moreira |
L Dragon |
10 |
48 |
51.5 |
12 |
| Drops back in distance but fresh enough to think he is in the mix. |
| 12 |
09790 |
Bert |
|
|
S Sam |
M Clements |
2 |
46 |
50.5 |
50 |
| Needs to start showing something or wait for Class 5. |
| 13 |
21890 |
Lucky Find |
|
|
A Ng-1 |
B Dean |
5 |
46 |
50.5 |
200 |
| Wait for blinkers/easier. |
| 14 |
60*46 |
Money Bee |
|
|
I Saifudin |
L Khoo |
7 |
45 |
50.0 |
13 |
| Drops back from 1600m but in form and might just give this a shake with 50kg. |
Gear
BB - Blinkers for the first time
PP - Pacifiers for the first time
B - Blinkers
BRS - Blinkers on the right side
BLS - Blinkers on the left side
P - Pacifiers
BP - Blinkers and Pacifiers
BP1 - Blinkers and Pacifiers for the first time
TT - Tongue Tied
WK - Winkers
VIS - Visor
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