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PREVIEW SINGAPORE FRIDAY 28 November 2014

A tough night for pundits and punters with more than a few horses looking like they have found the right race to show their best form.

Case in point is race 5 on the card - a Class 4 mile - where MILITARY ALLIANCE and YOU DA ONE both find themselves in a very winnable race after two “sighters” over shorter trips.

MILITARY ALLIANCE won a similar affair four starts back and while YOU DA ONE has yet to salute in Singapore, he also looks extremely well-placed in this with gate 3 and John Powell in his favour.

In race 6 - a 1200m Poly sprint - CASSIS OOLONG might sneak under a few punters radars after having his last three starts over 1600m.

Previous to that, his form over 1200m after blinkers were added back in March had been excellent and he could be a good bet on the tricky nights racing.

The best race on the card - the seventh - looks a beauty on paper and expect a furious punting affair.

POWER LION and HIMALAYA DRAGON look the obvious choice on some terrific recent form but the race has depth with most others having a winning hope including the swooper BLUE SWEDE, PERFECT CHALLENGER back over 1200m and MEXBOROUGH BOY resuming.

Best Bets; (CASSIS OOLONG race 6, win), (ART OF WAR race 4, value) and (MILITARY ALLIANCE/YOU DA ONE race 5, swinger).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 5 (1, 5, 6 and 7), race 6 (1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10), race 7 (1, 4, 5, 6 and 8), race 8 (2, 3, 4, 7, 9 and 10).

 

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 1: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (1) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "BOB is the interesting runner in the first race as his form has him as the obvious pick but a lack of good Poly form is a worry. Yes, the 4YO has placed once from four Poly starts but he was beaten some seven lengths on that occasion so he has to be a risk. The wide gate is also an issue on the tight all-weather track over the mile but Dan Beasley is riding in good form. NATION THEATRE has also drawn awkwardly in gate 8 but gets a handy 2kg claim. He also loves this surface and showed last start the trip and company suits so he goes mighty close. SILVER AND GOLD also likes the Poly and with Munro up he must also be respected as does SLAYER who not only has the benefit of gate 1, he gets a 3kg claim and that could count for plenty. IKING has showed at his last two he wins sooner than later in this company and is in this up to his eye-balls with Davey Flores up."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 3, 2, 5
1 43312 Bob     D Beasley L Laxon 10 55 58.0 3.50
Recent good form on the turf but has to be a winning hope in this company.
2 03743 Iking     D Flores M Walker 6 55 58.0 5.00
Showed last two he will win in this grade sooner than later and race suits with tongue-tie removed.
3 00502 Nation Theatre     App Mm Firdaus-2 S Burridge 8 53 58.0 3.00
Supported and almost got the chocolates in similar affair last start. Goes very close.
4 18065 Slayer     App R Zawari-3 B Dean 1 53 58.0 9.00
First-up run solid and most recent win was in this type of race so must be respected.
5 9*744 Silver And Gold     A Munro L Dragon 5 52 58.0 8.00
In form this company and must go very close back onto his preferred surface.
6 07907 Above The Rainbow     App T Rehaizat-2 D Koh 2 51 58.0 50
Lat run better than the result but still needs to find a few lengths.
7 96993 Bigcat Rhapsody     Yf Leong L Khoo 4 50 56.5 20
Better winning option over longer but close-up placing this trip last start has him under notice.
8 53379 Cheetah     O Chavez Hw Tan 7 47 56.5 10
Not at his best of late but cheeky run expected and can surprise.
9 27800 Star Academy     M Ewe-1 D Kok 3 46 56.5 33
Hard to have on recent form but can reassess in easier.
10 65450 Adivino     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Burridge 9 43 55.0 33
Could make excuses last start but easier to ignore.

 

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2&3YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "With eight of the ten runners making their race debuts, the tote will be a terrific guide. Of the raced horses, SUPERSONICSURPRISE has had three starts and while disappointing, should improve with blinkers added. In fact his recent trial with head-gear was very good and happy to think he finishes in the mix. The other horse with experience - FORTUNE WINNER - placed at long odds at his debut but might find the 1000m a little short. Three newcomers - FAST EDITION, RATHAUSGLOCKEL and REAL HERO all trial like they can win on debut. Of the trio, not much separates FAST EDITION and RATHAUSGLOCKEL on trial form but FAST EDITION does get Corey Brown from gate 1 and looks every chance. In saying that RATHAUSGLOCKEL gets a handy 2kg claim and should play a big part in this finish. FAST EDITION might be the value and again, the market a terrific guide."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 6, 7, 3
1   Fly High     E Aslam-1 B Dean 9 0 57.0 33
Prefer to just watch on exposed trial form.
2   Real Hero     D Beasley B Dean 2 0 57.0 9.00
Has looked comfortable at two local trials and well worth a look on debut.
3 646 Supersonicsurprise     Kb Soo T Kieser 8 44 53.0 5.00
Blinkers on after being just fair at three race starts but recent trial suggests he improves with head-gear.
4   Bank On Me     A Munro L Dragon 6 0 53.0 33
Hard to have on trial form and market only guide.
5   Deluge     L Allpress M Walker 10 0 53.0 10
Drawn awkwardly but looked comfortable at trials and one to keep safe.
6   Fast Edition     Cw Brown S Burridge 1 0 53.0 3.00
Trailed like a winner and gets the ace so could be hard to beat.
7   Rathausglockel     App R Rueven-2 L Laxon 7 0 53.0 3.50
Won two trials and gets a very handy 2kg claim so must be a huge chance.
8   Western Boss     S John Zl Mok 3 0 53.0 10
Solid without being spectacular at trials but can include in exotics.
9 3 Fortune Winner     Th Koh-2 L Dragon 4 0 51.5 12
Placed at long odds on debut and have to respect with race form under his belt.
10   Speedy Dragon     App Mm Firdaus-2 D Kok 5 0 49.5 50
No weight but prefer others on trial form.

 

RACE 3: CLASS 4 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Absolutely no depth to this Class 4 and whoever wins might have pinched a nice cheque in this field. As such BLACK FIERY first-up after a spell could easily win. The 4YO has won twice and placed four from just eight career starts and that form obviously has him in the mix in what is a suitable race. He has first-up form and KB Soo should ride him like a good thing from the wide gate. Winning form will hold up so BLUE DIAMOND looks the obvious danger. In fact the 4YO - who also has two wins from eight career starts - could start favourite and while up in Class, he should be right in the mix. ROYAL STYLE also won last start so has to be respected but that was a turn around in form so hard to be confident. Of the rest, keep LADY SHARK safe on some good recent trial form but she should need easier company to win."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 3, 2
1 12193 Black Fiery     Kb Soo T Kieser 8 60 57.0 3.00
Resuming in suitable affair and first-up form has him firmly under notice.
2 62001 Royal Style     O Chavez Zl Mok 2 60 57.0 6.00
Returned to form last start with swooping win at longs odds and have to respect.
3 **451 Blue Diamond     D Beasley Hw Tan 7 58 56.0 2.50
Won in KSD company last start but pay to follow as more than up to this.
4 03 Secret Liberty     I Saifudin M Freedman 5 56 55.0 12
Placed on turf last start but a long way form winner and query this surface.
5 25053 Blue Condor     B Vorster L Dragon 9 52 53.0 10
Honest type resuming and looks a must for exotics and follow over longer.
6 63*60 I-scream Now     A Munro M Yusof 6 49 51.5 20
Maiden who struggled first-up and may need easier.
7 9857* Good Buddy     Hk Cheng-1 Zl Mok 1 48 51.0 20
Competitive - often at odds -but doesnt win out of turn.
8 *0*00 Imacruiser     Wh Lao S Chua 3 48 51.0 50
Reassess longer and easier.
9 10*88 Lady Shark     S Sam J O'hara 4 46 50.0 10
Some recent nice trails has her under notice but love to see in Class 5.

 

RACE 4: MAIDEN - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "This race doesn't look much on paper and in fact could be a race in two or three at very best. The obvious choice looks to be REGAL SALUTE who resumes after a good run of form. The 5YO is a 23 start maiden but given the company he looks extremely well-placed to win first-up with 4kg claimer Amin back-on-board from gate 4. But one that might get support is ART OF WAR and happy to have him on top. The 3YO has shown enough on occasion to think he is better than most (if not all) of these and we like the fact he has head-gear removed for this as a recent trial sans blinkers was very good. Hard to get excited about most others but HERE COME BUDDY placed at odds last start and that could be good enough for this and MULTITASKING comes under notice with a nice recent trial under his belt."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 6, 7, 4
1 79878 Multitasking     App R Rueven-2 B Dean 7 50 59.0 12
Blinkers off and while race form disappointing recent trial sans head-gear good so look for improvement.
2 2*200 Rocket Panda     M Ewe-1 D Kok 5 49 58.5 12
Resuming after a disappointing run of form but trials OK so market a fair guide.
3 000 Super Enough     App T Rehaizat-2 S Yeoh 8 44 56.0 50
Impossible on form.
4 767*4 Here Come Buddy     O Chavez Zl Mok 3 43 55.5 4.00
Not far away at long odds first up run and pay to follow.
5 39678 Pharma Browne     App Ws Chan-4 M Walker 1 43 55.5 50
Resuming and needs longer.
6 33649 Art Of War     L Allpress Hw Tan 6 41 54.5 4.00
Head-gear off and worth noting recent good trial was sans blinkers. Goes close.
7 28432 Regal Salute     App H Amin-4 M Walker 4 40 54.0 2.50
Resuming and was overdue last campaign so can win.
8 09098 Matoaka     M Zaki-1 H Takaoka 10 35 51.5 50
No.
9 78*80 Just Duit     I Saifudin L Khoo 11 33 50.5 100
Unlikely.
10 50700 Super Bonus     App K A'isisuhairi-1 Zl Mok 12 33 50.5 50
Struggles as a rule.
11 00*35 Diamond On The Bay     A Munro L Dragon 9 22 50.0 10
Placed two back this company and can include in exotics.
12 5*509 Soaring Win     App J See-2 S Chua 2 22 50.0 33
Prefer others.

 

RACE 5: CLASS 4 - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "This could be another race in two or three with MILITARY ALLIANCE and YOU DA ONE the most likely to get support. You can make a strong case for both and coincidentally the two come into this mile with very similar form over 1200m (Poly) and 1400m (turf) at two starts this campaign. Both will be suited this trip and surface and while MILITARY ALLIANCE won four starts back this journey, YOU DA ONE looks due and can knock in what would be his first win in Singapore with gate 3 a bonus. The winning hopes fall away alarmingly after these two but old DAAD'S THE WAY is always an each-way show this trip and company and LADIES FIRST will improve with a run under her belt and very well might lead throughout."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 7, 1, 6
1 71469 Military Alliance     D Beasley M Freedman 9 59 57.5 3.00
Form looks only fair since resuming but back on Ploy over winning trip suggests he goes mighty close.
2 07879 Flying Ahead     A Munro Rb Marsh 5 57 56.5 20
Just fair last few but switch to Poly could see improvement.
3 4518 Above The Horizon     O Chavez D Koh 10 55 55.5 12
Returned not striding last start so worth worth another look as should be competitive.
4 93092 Bungae     Cw Brown C Brown 6 55 55.5 12
far from reliable but showed last start why he has to be kept safe.
5 29563 Daad's The Way     App Z Zuriman-2 Rb Marsh 8 55 55.5 5.50
Grand old campaigner who has had support of late so could be ready to show his beet.
6 *89*8 Ladies First     M Zaki-1 H Takaoka 7 55 55.5 8.00
Appreciates first-up run and could be hard to run down in given any leeway out front.
7 *2*34 You Da One     J Powell C Brown 3 53 54.5 4.00
In-form and this race looks suitable to knock in first Singapore win.
8 79407 Beautiful World     Th Koh-2 D Koh 1 49 52.5 33
Struggling of late.
9 00054 Hear Me     S John S Chua 2 46 51.0 20
Hit the line well last start and the type to keep safe at odds.
10 96755 Ultimate Warrior     App Ws Chan-4 B Dean 4 45 50.5 20
Another who has been closing late and could easily show up if race run to suit.
11 67640 South Gate     App R Rueven-2 L Khoo 11 44 50.0 20
Adds to the list of those that could show up late if on-song.

 

RACE 6: CLASS 5 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Tough to do the form on this race with a few horses in just fair form back in what should be a suitable race and three last start winners suggesting the race should be a very honest affair. The two horses that should improve over 1200m in Class 5 are CASSIS OOLONG and VASSILAKOS. CASSIS OOLONG in particular finds himself back to a trip that saw him win three on the trot after blinkers were added back in March. His form in Class 4 over this trip was good also so after three runs over the mile in KSD company, he is back in his wining Class and trip. VASSILAKOS gets blinkers back on, Davey Flores and while over same trip as his last start, the jockey/blinker combination saw him win three back. Of the three last start winners, SO PERFECT and SUPER CAPTAIN should race very well and no reason to jump off the pair but AFTERNOON DELIGHT has not drawn to advantage with a 4kg claimer on. RAVOUX, POWER ANGEL and BEAT TO QUARTERS in the mix."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 8, 7, 1
1 23*31 So Perfect     App T Rehaizat-2 M Yusof 1 43 57.0 4.00
Won on turf last start and goes close back-on his preferred surface.
2 8900 Turquoise Son     M Ewe-1 S Chua 5 43 57.0 200
No.
3 31761 Afternoon Delight     App Y Ruzaili-4 S Gray 13 42 56.5 8.00
Gate a concern but in winning form and 4kg claim could assist.
4 60699 Anodoubt     O Chavez Hk Tan 7 42 56.5 33
Appreciates Class 5 but might need longer.
5 6273* Ravoux     Cw Brown S Gray 12 42 56.5 10
Blinkers off and while better over 1400m, will make his presence felt late.
6 063*1 Super Captain     App R Rueven-2 L Khoo 4 42 56.5 4.00
First-up win good enough to follow in similar affair.
7 01137 Vassilakos     D Flores Rb Marsh 11 42 56.5 5.00
In-form and goes close with blinkers back on in suitable race.
8 45036 Cassis Oolong     M Zaki-1 H Takaoka 6 41 56.0 12
Form reads only fair but back in trip and in suitable Class has him under notice.
9 71654 Power Angel     App Mm Firdaus-2 M Clements 3 41 56.0 7.50
Appreciates first-up run and always a show in races like this.
10 655*4 Beat To Quarters     B Vorster D Hill 9 37 54.0 12
Has been due and will be flying late so keep very safe.
11 08558 Overpower     L Allpress B Dean 14 37 54.0 33
Resuming and wide gate makes this tough.
12 99090 Zac Appeal     Th Koh-2 D Koh 8 37 54.0 200
Nuisance value only.
13 05855 Vantage E1   M Kellady-1 S Baertschiger 10 36 53.5 33
Battles away but should need longer.
14 23262 Single Star E2   Unfixed M Yusof 2 32 51.5 4.00
In form and would give this a shake if he gets a start.

 

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "Great race and while she could win this without surprising, we have to apologise for leaving HIMALAYAN DRAGON out of the top three. The mare has done nothing wrong at six career starts - wining three and only missing a place once - but with Zaki up we think she will go forward and with so many in-form swoopers, she may be a sitting duck. The swoopers who will be finishing over the top include BLUE SWEDE who appreciates a good first-up placing with support and PERFECT CHALLENGER who gets back onto his most recent winning surface/trip and might just be the value in this good field. But the one they all have to beat is POWER LION. Like HIMALAYAN DRAGON, the 4YO has done little wrong at seven career starts and might just appreciate being back on his debut winning surface. Throw in MEXBOROUGH BOY first-up on good trial form and CORONET PEAK will be closing late."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 8, 6
1 1113* Power Lion     D Beasley Hw Tan 5 73 58.0 3.00
Smart type who placed first-up over 1400m but has won this trip/surface and hard to beat.
2 67293 Coronet Peak     App Z Zuriman-2 D Hill 4 69 56.5 13
Will make his presence felt late in what is a suitable race.
3 43619 Borsalino     App Ws Chan-4 J O'hara 8 66 56.5 33
Goes OK but dropping back from 2000m a big concern.
4 2*112 Himalaya Dragon     M Zaki-1 S Yeoh 7 66 56.5 3.00
Smart mare who should figure heavily in this finish.
5 81170 Mexborough Boy     L Allpress T Kieser 9 66 56.5 6.00
Resuming after excuses last start and recent trial suggest he runs super first-up.
6 48755 Perfect Challenger     O Chavez Hw Tan 2 66 56.5 12
Form reads just fairly but enjoys the Poly and will be flying late. Keep safe.
7   Gravity     D Flores D Koh 1 64 55.0 33
Former Japanese galloper who might find a few of these too slick at Singapore debut.
8 11073 Blue Swede     J Powell S Baertschiger 6 62 55.0 5.00
Had support when resuming and will be doing best work late again.
9 73245 Spyder     B Vorster P Shaw 3 58 53.5 20
Keeps a few honest but might need a tad easier to win.

 

RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (2) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Plenty of horses in form makes finding the winner tough in this race and obviously luck will play a big part over the mile on the Poly. WINNING STAR, ZAC SEDUCTION and GALAXY EXPRESS all come into this with winning form and while you could not discount any of them on form, WINNING STAR has just been going too well not to follow after drawing gate 3 with a handy Rueven 2kg claim. Another two horses only found one better at their respective last starts with RED SAPPHIRE and WINNER'S SMILE both well and truly in contention. Of that pair, RED SAPPHIRE gets the nod and while drawn wide and yet to break maiden status, he gets blinkers and that could be enough to win. Of the rest, SWIFT comes under notice back in a suitable race and it will pay to wide in exotics."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 7, 3, 2
1 52890 Prince Mag     App R Zawari-3 M Walker 1 55 58.0 20
Out-and-out stayer who will be doing best work late in suitable company.
2 *5512 Winner's Smile     S John S Chua 9 54 58.0 6.00
Showed last start the mile no issue and back to Poly looks ideal.
3 21311 Winning Star     App R Rueven-2 L Khoo 3 53 58.0 3.00
In super winning form and looks well placed again from gate 3 with 2kg claim.
4 45431 Zac Seduction     App Mm Firdaus-2 C Brown 2 53 58.0 6.00
Turned some good form into a win and pay to follow in what is a suitable race.
5 67008 Grand Seven Seas     App T Rehaizat-2 D Koh 6 52 58.0 50
Battled on OK last start this company but needs to show more.
6 38610 Satellite Prince     O Chavez D Koh 5 51 58.0 33
Tough run last start and could be competitive at odds.
7 552 Red Sapphire     D Beasley L Laxon 11 49 56.5 5.00
Maiden drawn awkwardly but looks ready to win after trailing well with blinkers added.
8 5605 Miagrace     M Kellady-1 S Baertschiger 7 48 56.5 20
Another maiden who comes under notice after working nicely to the wire last start.
9 51966 Swift     I Saifudin Hw Tan 10 46 56.5 20
Form better than it reads but comes under notice back on Poly over winning trip.
10 32901 Galaxy Express     A Munro H Takaoka 8 45 55.0 6.00
Ridden off the pace to win in Class 5 turf last start and have to respect.
11 *7470 Vitally Secret     Cw Brown S Burridge 4 44 55.0 33
Did it tough last start but still not enough to follow.
12 *3859 Supermart     S Sam Hw Tan 12 43 55.0 33
May work into this late but needs easier.
13 *09*8 Golden Pasture E1   Unfixed S Yeoh 13 41 55.0 33
Excuses last start but still needs to show more.

 

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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