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Posted 2014-08-09 08:23:10  
PREVIEW SINGAPORE SUNDAY 10 August 2014

 

An odd card on Sunday with some good races and some not so good races on offer.

Race 7 on the card - a Class 5 (division 2) over 1200m - comes under the “not so good” category but the beauty of this sport is that every race has a winner.

Patient connections of a few long-term maidens get their chance to sip the same  Champagne as the feature winners and in good news for punters, there only looks two - perhaps three - winning hopes at best.

GENUINE BARGAIN backed up a good trial with a nice enough run behind Browne’s Anatomy to think he can win a race like this and from gate 3 with a handy Zuriman 3kg claim, he won’t get a better chance.

CELESTIAL STAR looks the obvious danger with perhaps MORRIS, HAPPY FOREVER and LUCKY GENERAL in the mix.

From the ridiculous to the sublime, the BM83 (race 9) looks an absolute cracker with the likes of MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS, ASTROSTAR and FLASH GIFT all winning hopes on their favourite surface.

Of the trio, MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS is undefeated at four starts on the Poly and looks the obvious choice but will need to be at his best after drawing the widest gate in this company.

But a newcomer from Argentinean in MAGNETO could upset them all.

The Pat Shaw-trained 4YO won five from six before being shipped to Singapore to continue his racing career and has certainly shown enough at a few local trials to think he can show up over 1200m at his Kranji debut.

And hopefully, at a decent price.

Best Bets; (DARCI CHARMER race 11, win), (GENUINE BARGAIN race 7, win) and (MAGNETO race 9, each-way).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 8 (1, 2, 4 and 8), race 9 (1, 2, 3, 4 and 6), race 10 (1, 3, 4, 5 and 14), race 11 (1, 2, 4, 5 and 9).

 

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 5 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "With all due respect to all concerned, this race doesn't deserve much of a preview given the poor form of most of the horses. In fact it will be interesting to see who runs a place as some of these won't get a better chance to pay for some feed for both themselves and patient connections. Only two horses get a look in - GENUINE BARGAIN and CELESTIAL STAR. GENUINE BARGAIN backed up a good trial with a nice run and if he has kept that form, he wins. CELESTIAL STAR had excuses last start and while disappointing at the start prior, his previous form has him winning. A race in two for mine but keep an eye on the billy goat."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 8, 6, 4
1 9000* Lam Edition     App Lq Kek-4 D Hill 8 37 57.5 100
Struggling.
2 *9946 Happy Forever     App J See-3 Hw Tan 4 36 57.0 12
This race is weak enough for a solid showing.
3 0*037 Lucky General     Bn Shahrul L Khoo 2 33 55.5 12
Another who shows enough on a good day to consider in this field.
4 29*95 Morris     App Wl Tan-3 Hw Tan 5 31 54.5 12
Long-term maiden but could run a race on best form.
5 97900 Salute     App S Noh-3 Zl Mok 9 31 54.5 50
Not likely to salute.
6 55409 Celestial Star     I Saifudin M Clements 6 30 54.0 2.50
Maiden who had excuses last start and would give this a shake on some of his recent runs.
7 0*0*7 Sarawi     Th Koh-2 D Koh 7 30 54.0 20
Hard to have on recent form.
8 058*4 Genuine Bargain     App Z Zuriman-2 Rb Marsh 3 27 52.5 2.00
Sixteen start maiden who could nudge an odds-on quote on what he showed last start.
9 85090 Stylish Lad     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Chua 1 22 50.0 15
Impossible on form but gets tongue-tie and gate 1 so watch for any support.

 

RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "This KSD sprint looks interesting with a couple of surprise last start winners in ALL MY WAY and DRAGON NINETYNINE up against some horses in solid form. Of the two last start winners, ALL MY WAY won in Graduation company last start and that form will hold up here. That win looked courtesy of a gear change - blinkers on - and with Harry Kassim staying on, he goes close. But at the top of the ratings, the lightly raced ADRENALINE could show up without surprising. Although his only career win was over 1400m on the Poly and he comes into this after a poor first-up showing, he gets a good today and he should find this race more suitable. LUCKY DAPPER is always "due" and picks himself with a prominent run throughout likely and likewise, ROUGH DANCE is also due and could jump favourite after drawing the ace. "

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 4, 8
1 42120 Adrenaline     Cw Brown Rb Marsh 3 55 58.0 6.00
Never likely first-up from wide gate and should be prominent in this.
2 *6751 All My Way     App K A'isisuhairi-1 Hw Tan 8 53 58.0 6.00
Scored an upset win in good company last start when blinkers were added and has to be a chance here.
3 22020 Zac Heaven     App H Amin-4 M Walker 7 54 58.0 12
Expect a very cheeky run with 4kg claimer.
4 30525 Lucky Dapper     N Juglall P Shaw 5 53 58.0 3.00
Due and this race looks suitable to knock in a well-desrved win.
5 05001 Dragon Ninetynine     D Flores S Chua 4 52 58.0 12
Showed last start what he can do when race run to suit swoopers. Keep safe.
6 90550 Ultimate Warrior     S John B Dean 2 51 58.0 20
Winkers on back in trip. Take on trust.
7 71400 Hidden Venture     App S Noh-3 S Yeoh 9 50 56.5 20
Did it tough last start and happy to follow each-way on previous solid form.
8 36542 Rough Dance     J Powell S Baertschiger 1 48 56.5 3.50
Overdue for a win and gets his chance in this field from the ace.
9 91400 Black Fury     A Munro T Kieser 6 47 56.5 20
Blinkers added after two poor efforts and worth though on recent trial form.
10 96060 Fly Freely     S Sam D Hill 10 44 55.0 50
Reassess Class 5.

 

RACE 9: OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "It's hard to fault the poly form of MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS who comes into this undefeated at four starts on the all-weather track. He only won narrowly at his lats start but did do it tough enough to think he has more to offer although he will need some luck in running in this company after drawing gate 9. With this in mind, a smart newcomer in MAGNETO might be a good option to win at his Singapore debut. The former Argentinean arrived with an impressive resume that read five wins from six starts and with three impressive trial sunder his belt, he might prove the testing material. Of the rest with winning hopes, ASTROSTAR loves the surface and was unlucky not to win lats start and is right in this from gate 1 with CORONET PEAK some hope after a close up second behind MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS at his last start. Keep FLASH GIFT safe in what is a great race."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 4, 2
1   Magneto     N Juglall P Shaw 4 79 58.0 5.00
Former Argentinean who won five-from-six before impressing at some trials. Big show.
2 21052 Astrostar     I Santana S Yeoh 1 77 57.0 5.00
Stiff not to win last start and always a show on the Poly with gate 1 a bonus.
3 14554 Flash Gift     D Flores J O'hara 7 77 57.0 8.00
In form and goes close back on the Poly over recent winning trip.
4 11311 Mycaptainoblivious     J Powell S Baertschiger 9 76 56.5 2.00
Unbeaten at four Poly starts and the my captain obvious pick.
5 74044 Sichuan Ruler     D Beasley Hw Tan 6 76 56.5 33
Always worth a look in exotics at value.
6 17292 Coronet Peak     App Z Zuriman-2 D Hill 3 73 55.0 8.00
Pushed MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS last start and should figure again.
7 66179 Encosta Diablo     App H Amin-4 M Walker 2 70 53.5 50
Resuming and will be working into this late at long odds.
8 17054 Philanthropist     O Chavez Zl Mok 8 70 53.5 12
Very much appreciates first-up run after long break and could surprise at odds.
9 99666 Hammer Down     L Allpress Rb Marsh 5 63 50.0 50
OK late last start but this looks tough.

 

RACE 10: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "DANNY is a solid horse to follow and will always give a shout late. The 1800m on the Poly should suit and Rueven's 2kg claim looks a good move in this company. BLACK BEAN looks the benchmark given his run of consistent form of late. The 4YO has won twice on the Poly over a mile but his two recent runs over 1700m and 1900m respectively suggests 1800m is "just right". Of the others, STANZOUT might be the value and looks due to show his best with O'Shea remaining on-board with surprise last start winner, SPINNING SUCCESS, obviously in te mix on that run. It will pay to keep an eye on scratchings with the second emergency, OVER EASY, some hope if he gets a start."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 5, 4, 3
1 89001 Spinning Success     App R Shafiq-1 M Clements 8 55 58.0 6.00
Won at long odds last start in similar affair and have to respect.
2 05 Amber Shade     App T Rehaizat-2 D Koh 4 54 58.0 20
Improved at second start in Singapore and in the exotic mix.
3 50797 Stanzout     T O'shea Rb Marsh 7 50 56.5 20
Veteran who had excuses last start and might be ready to show his best at odds.
4 *1222 Black Bean     D Flores S Chua 2 49 56.5 3.00
In very solid form and goes close with gate 2 a bonus.
5 52314 Danny     App R Rueven-2 L Laxon 5 49 56.5 4.00
Another in solid form and looks well-placed with 2kg Rueven claim.
6 51694 Let It Rock     N Juglall P Shaw 1 49 56.5 8.00
Backed-up a good trial with a solid run and pay to keep safe from gate 1 with blinkers off.
7 66016 Gallant Heights     App S Noh-3 Hk Tan 12 48 56.5 12
Won in Class 5 two starts back and place looks best from wide gate.
8 90047 I Like     L Allpress M Clements 13 46 56.5 12
Alos drawn wide but will be battling away throughout.
9 166*9 Onepluszero One     I Andy-3 S Yeoh 10 46 56.5 20
Appreciates first-up run and should improve.
10 3969* Confalcon     O Chavez Hk Tan 9 45 55.0 20
Resuming and this looks tough first-up.
11 0*089 Bravo     Cw Brown D Koh 11 43 55.0 33
Gets Brown but hard to have on form.
12 78002 Ninth Avenue     S John S Chua 14 43 55.0 33
Will get back from wide gate and run on late at odds.
13 5*770 Dos Equis E1   Unfixed J O'hara 6 38 53.5 33
Needs Class 5.
14 09253 Over Easy E2   I Azhar S Burridge 3 37 53.5 8.00
In-form and like to think he plays a big part in this if he gets a start.

 

RACE 11: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Great race to finish the card and it might make for one of the better bets of the meeting with DARCI CHARMER. The promising 4YO has won twice and placed once from just six career starts and given some of his unplaced runs have been in good company, Class 4 looks perfect as does winkers and Alan Munro. He also placed second behind GOLDEN BRILLIANT and that form holds up here. But the one he probably has to pass late to win is ARROWHEAD. The 4YO also has two wins to his name but given he likes to lead, enjoys the Poly and has drawn the ace, he gives them something to catch with "The Juggler" riding. Of the others, FARETTI and ROYAL STYLE are always some hope in races like this and must be considered with WINNER"S SMILE one to watch at long odds as his first run back was better than the result and could surprise with blinkers off."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 5, 1
1 2*763 Faretti     D Flores J O'hara 10 61 57.0 3.00
Not far away last start in similar affair with support and goes very close.
2 15126 Darci Charmer     A Munro M Clements 5 60 56.5 3.00
Plenty of excuses last start and looks very well placed to win this with winkers added.
3 90 Above The Rainbow     M Ewe-1 D Koh 2 59 56.0 100
Hard to have on two runs in Singapore.
4 69246 Royal Style     O Chavez Zl Mok 9 59 56.0 6.00
Very much appreciates solid first-run back and goes close on best form.
5 61126 Arrowhead     N Juglall M Freedman 1 58 55.5 6.00
Just fair last start but gets senior hoop and the ace so cheeky run expected.
6 47189 Bigcat Rhapsody     Yf Leong L Khoo 8 54 53.5 100
No.
7 888 Hidden Art     App R Zawari-3 B Dean 4 54 53.5 33
Last start better than the result but place best in this tough field.
8 94*84 Northern Gold     Cw Brown C Brown 3 52 52.5 8.00
First start on the Poly and in the exotic mix on best form.
9 445*0 Winner's Smile     S John S Chua 7 50 51.5 20
Plenty of excuses at first-run back and worth some thought at odds with blinkers removed.
10 96879 Forever Ahead     L Allpress M Walker 6 49 51.0 50
Hard to have on recent form.
11 00551 Ron     App R Rueven-2 L Laxon 11 49 51.0 20
Resuming after a win over the mile. recent trial OK. Exotics.

 

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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