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Posted 2014-11-29 11:06:14  
PREVIEW SINGAPORE Sunday 30 November 2014

 

As we near the end of the 2014 season, things start to wind down with some mediocre Poly races dominating the race cards.

 

Sunday doesn’t disappoint in that regard but a diamond in the rough is a Kranji Stakes A sprint (race 9) that has HUKA FALLS back on the Poly and hard to beat.

 

He was given the top impost of 58kg at the race conditions but given he has an in-form 2kg claimer in Rueven to steer, 56kg looks a winning weight in a field that is good without being strong.

 

Although his poly winning form is exceptional - some 10 wins from 18 starts - he does meet some handy all-weather specialists and the likes of GOLDEN SAND STEED, SOUTHERN BOSS, SUPER KENNY and GOT LUCK all keep him honest.

 

However, it may be the lightly-raced ITALIAN JOB that poses the biggest threat.

 

The American-bred 4YO looks very smart when on-song and a recent trial suggests he could be ready to show his best with 52kg from gate 2.

 

Not a lot else to get excited about although POWERNOVA looks to have found a very weak Class 4 in the last and really should win given his main opposition - TAKEOVER and SWEET LODGE - are looking for longer.

 

Best Bets; (POWERNOVA race 11, win), (DR OCTOPUS race 10, each-way) and (ITALIAN JOB race 9, value).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 8 (1, 4, 5 and 8), race 9 (1, 3, 5, 6 and 7), race 10 (1, 2 and 10), race 11 (1, 6 and 7).

 

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 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:05 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "An extremely poor Class 4 gives KAISER BRIGHT his chance. The 5YO disappointed when resuming and is yet to win on poly but has placed six times from 11 starts he should be on the speed throughout. It is hard to find other chances, JUSTICE WORLD performed moderately at his Singapore debut but before going to Hong Kong he was a Seymour maiden winner and could show up. MY BOY JACK is an honest fellow resuming, he is having his first poly start and if can come to grips with the surface should be running on well. INVICTUS resumed with a good effort but his best form is over longer. ROYAL TUDOR works well but regularly disappoints, his only wins have been on poly and he could show up. The blinkers come off SACRED CROWN, his recent form is poor but he is a five time winner on the poly though he may be looking for Class 5."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 4, 5
1 71552 Invictus     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Burridge 1 59 57.0 12
Good run when resuming but best efforts are over longer.
2 62210 Kaiser Bright     A Munro H Takaoka 6 59 57.0 2.50
Disappointed when resuming. Yet to win on poly but has placed six times. Should be on the speed throughout.
3 94099 Royal Tudor     App A Feiruz-3 Rb Marsh 4 58 56.5 8.00
Works well but regularly disappoints. This field is weak but take on trust.
4 7 Justice World     D Flores S Burridge 10 56 55.5 8.00
Appreciates solid Singapore debut and trials like he will enjoy the Poly. Keep safe.
5 84722 My Boy Jack     J Powell S Baertschiger 5 55 55.0 6.00
Resuming. Honest but having first poly start and trials only fair.
6 23767 Tongariro     M Ewe-1 Hk Tan 12 53 54.0 33
Did nothing last start in weaker grade and best form is on turf.
7 8*97* Pure Rabid     Cw Brown L Dragon 7 50 52.5 33
Resuming and best form is over longer.
8 65313 Klever Warrior     M Kellady-1 S Baertschiger 9 49 52.0 14
Blinkers off. Resuming and best form is over longer.
9 27608 Jim     App A Syahir-4 C Brown 11 47 51.0 33
Also resuming. Only win was over 1800m on turf and failed at only two poly outings.
10 5*644 Easy Easy     L Allpress L Khoo 2 46 50.5 16
Maiden in OK form who could show up in this weak field.
11 50070 Sacred Crown     Th Koh-2 M Yusof 3 46 50.5 10
Blinkers off and only wins have been without headgear. Form poor but has won five times on surface. May be looking for Class 5.
12 2485* Rainbow Star     M Zaki-1 S Yeoh 8 45 50.0 16
Maiden who has placed on the poly and could show up.

 

RACE 8: CLASS 5 - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A Class 5 over 1800m and OVER EASY gets his chance. The 5YO often disappoints but had excuses last start, has a win over 1700m on the poly and should get in the finish. The race and Class will suit BIG HARVEST who has struggled at his past few runs over shorter, he gets a 2kg claim as is now at the right trip in the right grade. The veteran NINTH AVENUE has won 10 races, one at this distance and will be running on late. The stable-mate KTRONIC broke through on turf last start. His previous poly form was solid, he has placed this trip and can get in the finish. GOLDEN ROSEWOOD ran a cracking race last start over a mile on turf but has struggled on the poly and YUGIOH has yet to place but is bred to stay and could show up."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 4, 1, 5
1 14909 Big Harvest     App J See-2 D Koh 5 41 59.0 3.00
Struggled last few runs but now at right trip and suited this grade and track. 2kg claim helps.
2 03907 Greenback     App R Rueven-2 Zl Mok 9 39 58.0 33
Excuses last start not to finish closer but first attempt at this trip and only poly placing was at 1200m.
3 45879 Golden Jade     A Munro H Takaoka 4 38 57.5 33
Battling maiden being tried at the trip.
4 32449 Over Easy     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Burridge 7 38 57.5 4.00
Often disappoints but has a win over 1700m on the poly. Can get in the finish.
5 24060 Ninth Avenue     S John S Chua 3 37 57.0 6.00
Veteran who has won at this distance and will be running on late. Has won 10 races and cannot be ignored.
6 07748 Yugioh     D Beasley M Yusof 1 36 56.5 14
Yet to place in nine starts but bred to stay and could be suited this trip. Watch for support.
7 54148 Peregrine Falcon     App Ws Chan-4 L Khoo 8 35 56.0 20
Only win was on turf over 1400m and yet to place in nine poly tries. Had support last start and first try at 1800m.
8 4*2*1 Ktronic     I Saifudin S Chua 6 30 53.5 4.00
Broke through on turf last start. Previous poly form solid, has placed this trip and can get in the finish
9 87782 Golden Rosewood     I Azhar S Chua 10 25 51.0 12
Ran a cracking race on turf last start. Has struggled on poly in the past. Take on trust.
10 8900* Radiant Roi     App P Dellorto-3 S Chua 2 22 50.0 33
Only win was over 1700m on poly but has not placed in 12 runs since.

 

RACE 9: KRANJI STAKES A (SET WEIGHTS) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "The best race of the day, a KSA over 1100m and the weights are very interesting. HUKA FALLS has been freshened after failing in the Luzerne Cup, he has a great polytrack record and with Rueven's claim will be very hard to beat. One that tests him at the weights is ITALIAN JOB. The NH-bred 4YO has disappointed at recent outings in high class company but meets HUKA FALLS 4.5kg better for a length defeat over 1200m in August so he could surprise. GOLDEN SAND STEED could be tested in this class but he loves the trip and with only 52kg will be rocketing home. SUPER KENNY put in a great effort to win with 59.5kg last start, he is up in grade but will enjoy carrying only 52.5kg. SOUTHERN BOSS is in super form but meets HUKA FALLS 4.5kg worse for being beaten a length, despite the disadvantage he will give his usual bold sight."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 7, 3
1 56116 Huka Falls     App R Rueven-2 L Laxon 5 104 58.0 2.50
Has been freshened after failing in Luzerne Cup. Has a great polytrack record and with Rueven's claim will be very hard to beat.
2 36634 Makkura     Cw Brown M Walker 10 98 56.5 25
Has changed stables and been off the scene for a year. Trialling well but should need the run and might find these too sharp.
3 15414 Golden Sand Steed     App R Zawari-3 M Walker 3 94 55.0 4.50
Tested this class but loves the trip with only 52kg will be rocketing home.
4 45560 Boundless Glory     I Azhar S Burridge 1 91 55.0 12
Will find this much easier than recent runs in highest class on turf. Should be thereabouts.
5 11321 Southern Boss     App J See-2 D Koh 4 90 55.0 6.00
In super form but meets Huka Falls 4.5kg worse for being beaten a length. Will give his usual sight.
6 1*481 Super Kenny     B Vorster P Shaw 8 84 52.0 6.00
Great effort to win with 59.5kg last start. Up in grade but will enjoy 52.5kg.
7 24257 Italian Job     D Flores D Kok 2 82 52.0 8.00
Disappointed at recent outings in high class company but meets Huka Falls better 4.5kg better for a length defeat over 1200m in August. Could surprise.
8 14423 Got Luck     D Beasley Hw Tan 9 81 52.0 33
Keeps skinny end of exotics interesting but a win would surprise.
9 21237 Indicio     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Burridge 7 80 52.0 33
Honest but tested this level.
10 11345 Sand Lane     App Mm Firdaus-2 C Brown 6 78 50.5 25
Has speed but others better.

 

RACE 10: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (1) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A KSD over 1000m gives DR OCTOPUS a chance. The 4YO has only won one race but ran on when resuming in this grade and is well drawn. NEUTRINOS has speed and is down in grade; the claim helps and he will be near the lead throughout. The blinkers come off SUGARTIME JAZZ, he is far from reliable and can get a long way back but he should be running on late. The stable mate MAGICAL SUNSET is resuming, he goes very well fresh and is suited this trip; he is close to Class 5 so watch for support. The interesting runner is the resuming LADY TRIO who has changed stables. She is much better than these, her best form is on turf but she is down in grade and has a powerful finish - watch for support."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 2, 10
1 33484 Dr Octopus     D Flores M Walker 2 54 58.0 3.00
Ran on when resuming in this grade. Only win was at this trip and well drawn. Hard to beat.
2 28075 Neutrinos     App Mm Firdaus-2 T Kieser 11 52 58.0 3.50
Speedy and drops in grade. Claim helps and will be near the lead throughout.
3 33839 Tropical Forest     O Chavez Hw Tan 1 51 58.0 16
Runs on but rarely wins. Should get a good run throughout from the ace.
4 88853 Harden Up     Th Koh-2 D Koh 8 49 56.5 10
Fought on last start. Will be thereabouts once again on his preferred surface.
5 30900 All My Way     L Allpress Hw Tan 5 47 56.5 20
Gets upgrade to blinkers. Recent efforts poor but may appreciate getting back on poly.
6 5*0*8 Branksome     Bn Shahrul L Khoo 4 47 56.5 33
Form poor.
7 20736 Lady Trio     Yf Leong S Chua 6 47 56.5 12
Resuming. Best form on turf but is down in grade and has a powerful finish. Watch market.
8 05547 Select Gathering     App H Amin-4 M Walker 7 46 56.5 20
Only battled last start. Needs to improve.
9 43801 Magical Sunset     App R Zawari-3 B Dean 9 45 55.0 10
Goes very well fresh and suited this trip. Class 5 preferred but watch for support.
10 33523 Sugartime Jazz     E Aslam-1 B Dean 3 40 53.5 8.00
Blinkers off after plenty of excuses last start. Gets back but can run on out wide.
11 *8098 Urban Legend     App A Feiruz-3 Rb Marsh 10 35 52.0 33
Will give them too big a start.
12 00405 Fuku's Pet     App K A'isisuhairi-1 Zl Mok 12 27 50.5 20
Has won three times at this trip but better in Class 5.

 

RACE 11: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Lightly raced 4YO POWERNOVA looks well up to winning at this level and the one to beat. His first-up run after a short spell was good considering the tough run and the fact he returned not striding suggests he has more to offer if right. This doesn't look a strong Class 4 field and hopefully he has a trouble free run for Zuriman from gate 8. No real sprinters in this field so TAKEOVER looks a solid option although his only career win was over the mile and likewise, SWEET LODGE should find this too short but will be motoring late and should appreciate this weak field. Not many others appeal but BELLUS WONDER is resuming after a woeful run of form but some recent trials has him under notice at long odds."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 7, 6, 1
1 37376 Sweet Lodge     App R Rueven-2 S Burridge 5 60 57.5 10
Looks too short but will be motoring late so keep safe.
2 20000 Dashful     L Allpress Hk Tan 12 59 57.0 100
No.
3 26367 Cool Cat     D Flores D Hill 6 58 56.5 6.00
Usually thereabouts and can include in exotics in this field.
4 04496 Benji's Empire     App R Firdhaus-4 S Burridge 4 57 56.0 12
Another thereabouts but prefer over 1400m.
5   Absolute Maverick     J Powell S Baertschiger 2 56 55.5 20
Former Australian who won in the bush (Donald). Trial OK but market best guide.
6 23213 Takeover     I Azhar S Burridge 1 56 55.5 4.00
Honest, appreciates first-up run and in this a long way.
7 41434 Powernova     App Z Zuriman-2 Rb Marsh 8 55 55.0 3.00
Given no chance last start and work late suggests he has plenty to offer in this.
8 54315 Rock Of Ages     App Mm Firdaus-2 P Shaw 3 52 53.5 5.00
Battled on OK last start this company and should be competitive.
9 0690 Bellus Wonder     A Munro L Dragon 7 51 53.0 50
Resuming and while form is woeful, some recent good trials has him under notice at long odds.
10 42966 Geariguru     App P Dellorto-3 Zl Mok 10 48 51.5 20
Yet to win at nine start in Singapore but always shows enough to follow.
11 23170 On Twistter     App J See-2 T Kieser 11 47 51.0 100
Looking for easier and longer.
12 06986 Live In Hope     I Saifudin J O'hara 13 45 50.0 50
Goes OK on his day but prefer on turf and in something easier.
13 80706 Pacino E1   App K A'isisuhairi-1 L Laxon 9 45 50.0 20
Showed enough late last start to think he has something to offer at start 119.

 

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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