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Posted 2014-12-11 08:32:25  
PREVIEW SINGAPORE FRIDAY 12 December 2014

 

Laurie Laxon is often challenged but rarely beaten.

So while the nine-time Singapore Champion trainer has HW Alwin Tan breathing down his neck at the business end of the 2014 season, you wound’t bet against the Kiwi.

In saying that, Tan has thrown everything bar the proverbial at his tilt for what would be his first trainers premiership and looks well-placed on Friday night to pull back one - maybe two - on Laxon, making for a thrilling last meeting show-down on Sunday.

The meeting opens with both trainers having each-way hopes in BEST NINE for Tan and HAPPY PRINCESS for Laxon.

DRAGON FURY could be a good thing for Tan in the second - in fact it looks one of the better bets on the card - but Laxon has WAIPA on debut who cannot be discounted.

Rough hopes for both in the third before Tan saddles another couple of long-shots in the fourth while Laxon has a breather.

Laxon holds the aces in the fifth with STIRLING and MEXICAN GAL both strong winning hopes and while Tan has PLATOON, he will be hoping for a nil-all-draw before both have a rest in the sixth.

HW’s winning hopes in race 7 rest with Oscar Chavez on the oft disappointing PERFECT CHALLENGER and if he does salute, Laurie can bounce back in race 8 with debut winner, RATHAUSGLOCKEL looking well-placed in KSD company.

The penultimate battle between the pair goes down to the wire in race 9 where both have two good each-way hopes in DRAGON KING and UNIQUE ONE (Tan) and EURO ZONE and BORDEAUX (Laxon) and goodness knows where that leaves us heading into Sunday!

Best Bets; (DRAGON FORCE race 2, win), (EURO ZONE race 9, each-way) and (SACRED CROWN race 6, value).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 6 (1, 3, 4 and 9), race 7 (2, 3, 5 and 7), race 8 (2, 3 and 4), race 9 (2, 3, 4, 5 and 12).

 

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) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Tricky race to start the last weekend of the season with a few horses very much appreciating the KSD company and a couple of smart last start winners who can go on with the job. A toss-up indeed but winning form is good form and D'DON and ART OF WAR are worth following. Both will obviously find this KSD field tougher than Class 5 and Maiden company respectively, but both won very well and D'DON in particular looks to be in a rich rein of form with back-to-back-wins this campaign. In saying that, with a Class drop in mind the top-two rated horses in AMAZON GOLD and DAY BY DAY also appeal. AMAZON GOLD has one win from some seven starts in Singapore but should find both the Poly and this company more to his liking. Add a HK bound Manoel Nunes and a fair gate and he might be the one to be on. DAY BY DAY gets John Powell from gate two and he will look the winner at some stage late with a tongue tie added."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 9, 2
1 71849 Amazon Gold     M Nunes M Clements 6 55 58.0 20
Excuses last start and should run a race in this company with tongue tie off.
2 14*64 Day By Day     J Powell S Baertschiger 2 55 58.0 6.00
Tongue tie on after running out of steam last start when supported. Give another chance.
3 0*791 Fat Bobo     M Ewe-1 L Dragon 10 54 58.0 8.00
Wont win out of turn but showed last start why Poly is his caper.
4 64734 Xin Treasure     O Chavez D Koh 3 54 58.0 8.00
Had issues last start (not striding) when not far away similar affair. In the mix.
5 154 Best Nine     D Beasley Hw Tan 1 53 58.0 8.00
Ran on well last start and right in this if he can make use if gate 1.
6 05844 Hillbilly Bear     D Flores M Walker 11 53 58.0 10
Visor off. Will win in this company sooner than later and coming off nice trial.
7 00715 Doraemon     App Ws Chan-4 L Khoo 14 52 58.0 20
Excuses (not striding) when just battling lats start and have to take on trust.
8 38*29 Happy Princess     Cw Brown L Laxon 8 51 58.0 6.00
Ignore last start as never a hope at the race conditions and keep very safe on best form.
9 051*1 D'don     I Saifudin J O'hara 9 48 56.5 6.00
Up in grade but winning form too good to ignore.
10 02227 I'm Kool     App R Firdhaus-4 S Burridge 7 48 56.5 12
Maiden who has shown enough at races and recent trial to keep safe at the kSD conditions.
11 36491 Art Of War     L Allpress Hw Tan 5 47 56.5 8.00
Broke maiden status in fine style last start and pay to follow.
12 0387* Spanish Train     App Lq Kek-4 D Hill 13 43 55.0 100
Competitive on his day but wide gate suggests we wait for Class 5.
13 857*8 Good Buddy E1   Hk Cheng-1 Zl Mok 12 46 56.5 20
Always in the mix but does not win out of turn.
14 67078 Bingo E2   B Vorster S Lam 4 45 55.0 20
Never likely last start but the type that can surprise.

 

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2+3YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "This really looks a race in two with DRAGON FURY and the newcomer ABOVE THE SKYLINE the only ones to consider. The obvious choice is DRAGON FURY who backed-up after narrowly missing last Sunday. His trainer Alwin Tan will be throwing everything bar the kitchen sink to bridge the two win gap to Laurie Laxon in the trainers premiership DRAGON FURY could be one of those. Obviously what he has showed at two career starts has him winning soon and he is the one to beat. From the trails, ABOVE THE SKYLINE is the danger. The 3YO Australian-bred gelding has looked very comfortable winning two local trials and should run a bold race on debut with Manoel Nunes up. The winning hopes fall away quickly but Laurie Laxon has WAIPA who had trailed in NZ before arriving in Singapore. The 3YO also gets the ave and Froggy Newitt so a market watch is definitely in order."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 6, 3, 9
1 09*68 Sun Dayton     M Zaki-1 H Takaoka 6 43 57.0 100
Nuisance value only.
2   Zenigame     E Aslam-1 B Dean 3 0 57.0 20
Recent trial good enough to include in exotics on debut.
3   Above The Skyline     M Nunes D Koh 8 0 53.5 3.00
Has looked very comfortable winning two trials and can win on debut.
4 0 Atom     App T See-3 J O'hara 5 0 53.5 100
Hard to consider on poor debut run.
5   Black Diamond     L Allpress M Yusof 11 0 53.5 50
Prefer others on exposed trial form.
6 32 Dragon Fury     D Beasley Hw Tan 7 0 53.5 1.80
Backing-up after narrowly missing last Sunday. Hard to beat.
7   Flying Winner     Kb Soo Hk Tan 4 0 53.5 12
Solid at the trials and can figure in exotics.
8 7 Red Ant     S John Zl Mok 9 0 53.5 100
Will improve with experience but may need longer.
9   Waipa     C Newitt L Laxon 1 0 53.5 12
Quiet local trial but gets Newitt, gate 1 and trained by the master so respect.
10   Zenidin     M Kellady-1 S Baertschiger 12 0 53.5 100
Hard to have on exposed trial form.
11   Darshana     App Lq Kek-4 D Hill 10 0 52.0 12
Trialed good enough to consider on debut with market a fair guide.
12 4 Speedy Dragon     App Mm Firdaus-2 D Kok 2 0 50.0 20
Finished off well late on debut so pay to keep safe although may need longer.

 

RACE 3: CLASS 4 - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Lot to like about this race from a punting perspective with a few horses well and truly due and enough early pace to make it an honest run affair. SKY ELEVEN is one of those due and should very much appreciate gate 1 after racing keenly last start. The 4YO looks a promising type and Nunes may let him bowl along just behind the pace-setters which should be to his advantage. JUSTICE WORLD also looks due after hitting the line very well at his second Singapore start. The Kiwi-bred won a maiden in Australia before arriving at Kranji and certainly his last start effort suggests the mile suits. Plenty of others to consider with RUM N RAISINS in very good form and drawn to advantage and HUMOR TOWN back over a suitable trip after a sighter first-up. Throw in BEAUTY SUPREME, SERPICO at odds and the bolter, BENJI'S EMPIRE in what is a wide open race."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 8, 10, 7
1 0*543 Beauty Supreme     A Munro C Brown 11 61 57.0 12
Drawn badly but in solid form and will give a sight with luck in running.
2 73 High Troja     App T Rehaizat-2 H Takaoka 10 61 57.0 10
Placed at long odds at second Kranji start and pay to follow.
3 23675 To Be Remembered     D Beasley L Laxon 8 61 57.0 20
Query at the trip but honest and will be battling away late.
4 01110 Humor Town     App J See-2 S Chua 7 58 55.5 6.00
Very much appreciates first-up run and step up to suitable trip.
5 59007 Serpico     C Newitt M Freedman 9 58 55.5 20
Form better than it reads and won at only starts this surface over this trip. Value.
6 61190 Callide River     App K A'isisuhairi-1 Hw Tan 14 57 55.0 50
Badly drawn and out of form but should show more back on his preferred surface.
7 24451 Rum N Raisins     L Allpress Zl Mok 2 57 55.0 3.50
Slight query on the surface but in winning form and drawn to advantage.
8 41333 Sky Eleven     M Nunes L Khoo 1 57 55.0 3.50
Still has a bit to learn but plenty of ability and wins again soon with gate 1 and Nunes a factor.
9 44968 Benji's Empire     App R Firdhaus-4 S Burridge 6 56 54.5 20
Cheeky run expected and could give a sight if left alone out front.
10 73 Justice World     D Flores S Burridge 5 56 54.5 7.00
Showed more than enough to the line at second Singapore start to win stepping up the mile.
11 57167 Adrenaline     App Z Zuriman-2 Rb Marsh 4 55 54.0 20
Always in the mix and often at odds o keep very safe.
12 00 Flawlessly     M Kellady-1 S Baertschiger 3 55 54.0 100
Later.
13 6 Bourne Academy E1   B Vorster M Clements 12 55 54.0 33
Appreciates Singapore debut and look for some improvement.
14 7*277 Meaisin E2   Cw Brown B Dean 13 54 53.5 12
Drawn badly for this but race is suitable so pay to follow in similar affair.

 

RACE 4: MAIDEN - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A few of the fancies in this maiden have had their chances of late making it tough to be confident of finding the winner. But as its stands, LUCIUS VORENUS looks well placed to turn some good recent race and trial form into a win. We thought he was a good thing two starts back over 1200m after a cracking trial but he disappointed before showing enough last start to follow again. Blinkers are off and Corey Brown goes on and hopefully that combination is successful. BRING MONEY HOME is green as the grass he won't be running on but obviously still has enough ability to win a race like this with Barend Vorster and the upgrade to blinkers in his favour. HOLDING FAST has had his chances but must be respected with MM Firdaus claiming 2kg and of the rest, there could be value in the likes of BECOME RICH and the emergency, TOOBIGTOFAIL, to name just two. "

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 3, 1
1 75234 Holding Fast     App Mm Firdaus-2 S Gray 12 49 59.0 4.00
Drawn wide and desperate for a result for the support and form.
2 67262 Lucius Vorenus     Cw Brown P Shaw 6 48 58.5 3.00
Had his chances but mile sans blinkers looks a smart move. Can win.
3 *7264 Bring Money Home     B Vorster S Lam 9 45 57.0 6.00
Super green so is a risk but shown enough to win with upgrade to blinkers.
4 54505 Adivino     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Burridge 2 44 56.5 12
Best work late last start has him under notice in this company with gate 2 a bonus.
5 687 Victory Commands     C Newitt M Freedman 3 44 56.5 33
Just battles away and might need easier than this.
6 74705 Vitally Secret     M Nunes S Burridge 7 43 56.0 10
Battled on OK in KSD company last start and can include in exotics.
7 303*0 Double Jeopardy     D Flores M Walker 5 42 55.5 20
Placed at two Poly maiden starts and another for exotics at odds.
8 26873 Katong Park     O Chavez Rb Marsh 14 42 55.5 20
Drawn badly and hard to follow on form so take on trust.
9 73064 Become Rich     D Beasley Hw Tan 1 41 55.0 12
Will work into this late and could be handy enough to have a say from the inside gate.
10 66762 Happy Saga     I Azhar Hw Tan 13 41 55.0 12
In form and always gives the indication the mile suits so keep safe.
11 68875 Voy     L Allpress D Kok 4 34 51.5 20
Soldi without threatening.
12 05*0* Sui Generis     I Saifudin L Khoo 8 25 50.0 50
Blinkers off. Issues last start but easier to ignore.
13 79866 Toobigtofail E1   J Powell C Brown 10 40 54.5 20
Last run better than the result and worth some thought at odds.
14 58792 Golden Jade E2   Unfixed H Takaoka 11 38 53.5 20
Form from last start placing has held up and can include somewhere.

 

RACE 5: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "With the trainers premiership going down to the wire, this race could prove pivotal with Laurie Laxon having one and perhaps two winning chances. STIRLING won very well on debut and the effort suggests he is a horse to follow through the grades. There was a whisper late about the 4YO at his first-start and he duly saluted with the proverbial leg in the air. Dan Beasley - who won't be riding in Singapore in 2015 - stays on and he can go out with a big bang. If STIRLING doesn't get the job done for LKL, MEXICAN GAL can. She is first emergency but with Nunes booked she might just get a run and a huge show at the handicap conditions. BARNATO is the one they both have to beat and the Pat Shaw-trained 3YO will look the winner at some stage but can be his own worst enemy over-racing on most occasions. The race has depth so keep FOREVER LUCKY at odds safe with blinkers added with the two lad's, ASSERTIVE LAD and BARNBURGH LAD both in the mix."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 5, 13, 1
1 52214 Barnato     B Vorster P Shaw 6 61 57.0 3.50
Still has a bit to learn about the racing game but goes super and can win this.
2 56775 Soul Commander     L Allpress M Walker 14 60 56.5 33
Recent form just fair and drawn wide but gets head-gear and goes OK on his day.
3 351*4 Assertive Lad     App Z Zuriman-2 Rb Marsh 10 59 56.0 6.00
Yet to win on Poly but fought hard when supported similar affair last start and in the mix again.
4 017*8 Silver Dollar     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Burridge 12 59 56.0 33
Winkers off. Appreciates first-up run but have to take on trust.
5 1 Stirling     D Beasley L Laxon 4 57 55.0 3.50
Won very well at race debut and could be hard to bear again.
6 15346 Bannister     Cw Brown S Gray 9 56 54.5 20
Appreciates first-up run but prefer over longer.
7 1*142 Barnburgh Lad     O Chavez D Koh 5 56 54.5 6.00
Continued his good run of form in this company last start and have to follow.
8 37476 Forever Lucky     S John B Dean 8 55 54.0 33
Form just fair but won maiden this trip/track and gets blinkers for the first time so could surprise.
9 41* Lim's Rally     Kb Soo S Burridge 7 55 54.0 10
Backed-up good debut with nice win and in the mix.
10 2517* Platoon     A Munro Hw Tan 2 55 54.0 20
Just fair last start but drawn well and will be competitive.
11 77 Starperfect     M Kellady-1 S Baertschiger 3 55 54.0 200
Needs longer.
12 22551 Racer King     M Ewe-1 T Kieser 1 54 53.5 10
Turned some solid form into a good win and pay to keep safe with gate 1 a factor.
13 75132 Mexican Gal E1   M Nunes L Laxon 11 54 53.5 4.00
In form, loves the Poly and looks well-placed at the handicap conditions.
14 37553 Soon Yi E2   Unfixed S Chua 13 53 53.0 10
Looks due and will be flying late.

 

RACE 6: CLASS 5 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "This race could get ugly but a couple of last start winners in BEAT TO QUARTERS and WINFREY looks a good place to start. BEAT TO QUARTERS turned some solid form into a barnstorming win in a similar affair to this and no reason not to think he isn't doing his best work again late. WINFREY - who turned around some poor race form to win last time out - has a bad gate to contend with but certainly comes under notice on that effort and previous good trial form. But one that looks well placed to win is SACRED CROWN. The 5YO is a five-time winner (all on the Poly) and the fact he gets a senior hoop form gate 1 in a suitable grade, he could be hard to beat. Throw in ROUGH DANCE who went ever so close to winning when dropping to this grade last start and the second emergency, OCEAN POWER, is one to follow at long odds when he gets a start."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 4, 1, 3
1 55*41 Beat To Quarters     B Vorster D Hill 2 43 59.0 3.00
Stormed home to win last start similar affair and pay to follow.
2 00059 Just For J     M Ewe-1 D Kok 11 43 59.0 50
Struggling.
3 44072 Rough Dance     M Kellady-1 S Baertschiger 6 43 59.0 3.50
Went close dropping to this grade last start and right in this.
4 07095 Sacred Crown     A Munro M Yusof 1 43 59.0 10
Form reads only fair but drop in grade coupled with gate 1 and senior hoop has him under notice.
5 07090 Young Lady     O Chavez S Lam 4 43 59.0 100
No.
6 47*54 Piasau Garden     App J See-2 S Chua 5 42 58.5 11
In the mix last couple and blinkers added see a result.
7 90766 Stanzout     App A Feiruz-3 Rb Marsh 9 41 58.0 33
Veteran back in trip and can include in exotics.
8 06*90 One Dollar Better     M Au S Lam 8 39 57.0 100
No.
9 50001 Winfrey     I Saifudin J O'hara 14 39 57.0 3.50
Drawn badly but showed more than enough winning last start to follow.
10 4*55* Lord Grantham     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Gray 10 31 53.0 12
Maiden who battles away and can include in exotics.
11 *040* Lucky General     App Mm Firdaus-2 L Khoo 12 31 53.0 33
Can ignore last start but better suited on turf.
12 8700* Fahla Fahla     C Newitt Rb Marsh 3 27 51.0 50
Nuisance value only.
13 96787 Pharma Browne E1   M Nunes M Walker 13 41 58.0 20
Appreciates first-up run but better over longer.
14 7*868 Ocean Story E2   Unfixed S Chua 7 41 58.0 20
Excuses last start and happy to give another chance with blinkers added.

 

RACE 7: OPEN BENCHMARK 74 - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "PERFECT CHALLENGER has let us down on more than one occasion of late. But every time we get the pen out to strike him off the list, he finds a race to suit and we get back on-board. Three of his four wins have been on the Poly and this trip should suit so the planets align (once again) with gate 3 a bonus. Also in his favour is the fact the race has no stand-out and the depth could be in his favour. Throw a blankets over most others form CANNON HILL at the top of the weights to YOU DA ONE with a potage stamp to carry - but special mention to the mare TAFFETAS who looks ready to win again with the mile ideal, SEED OF SPEED who gets his chance and SWEET LODGE who gets to a suitable trip."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 5, 2, 3
1 56286 Cannon Hill     B Vorster P Shaw 5 72 59.0 6.00
Very much appreciates company and should figure in exotics with blinkers removed.
2 11276 Taffetas     M Nunes Rb Marsh 8 70 58.0 3.00
Work late last start suggests Poly mile ideal and can win.
3 484 Seed Of Speed     Cw Brown M Freedman 9 69 57.5 5.00
Excuses last start and should handle the Poly so looks a leading hope.
4 46778 Meshmaker     J Powell C Brown 4 67 56.5 33
Just fair last start but race suits and will work into this late.
5 87556 Perfect Challenger     O Chavez Hw Tan 3 64 55.0 6.00
Form reads only fair but this trip on his winning surface looks a very good combination.
6 *3147 White Coffee     D Beasley Hw Tan 2 62 54.0 20
Mile has tested in the past but should get a nice run from gate 2 and pay to keep safe.
7 73766 Sweet Lodge     L Allpress S Burridge 1 59 52.5 8.00
Last start better than the result and step up to the mile looks ideal. Big show.
8 15527 Invictus     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Burridge 7 58 52.0 20
Goes good enough on his day to include in exotics but tested this company.
9 2*342 You Da One     C Newitt C Brown 6 53 50.0 6.00
Yet to win in Singapore but going along in good order and not the worse with no weight.

 

RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Laurie Laxon has had some nice horses win on debut of late and while RATHAUSGLOCKEL isn't his best, the 3YO looks up to KSD company and could be hard to beat. He did just win with a 2kg claim on that occasion and Laurie has opted for a senior rider in Nunes but the race is not strong and he should get a gun run from gate 3. Two other horses in CALIFORNIA SUN and FATKID WARRIOR broke their maiden status' at their respective last starts and can go on with the job. Both won well enough to think there is not much between them and both have claimers in Firdaus (2kg) and Ewe (1kg) which looks a smart move at the handicap conditions. Of the rest, JET SET is the other last start winner and WONDERFUL ERA, while still a maiden, gets blinkers for the first time so look for support. Others can run well so go wide in exotics."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 3, 4
1 *1160 Happy Happy     D Flores Hw Tan 7 55 58.0 12
Disappointing last two but will find this easier so watch for support.
2 1 Rathausglockel     M Nunes L Laxon 3 55 58.0 3.00
Coming off a good debut win with support and should handle this company.
3 33201 California Sun     App Mm Firdaus-2 M Yusof 9 51 58.0 5.00
Broke maiden status in fine style in Class 5 last start and pay to follow.
4 8*481 Fatkid Wonderer     M Ewe-1 T Kieser 10 51 58.0 6.00
Also broke maiden status last start and has the speed to be in this a very long way.
5 83868 Super Spur     A Munro Zl Mok 12 51 58.0 33
Ran on OK late last start and could show up in exotics at odds.
6 88534 Harden Up     Th Koh-2 D Koh 13 48 56.5 8.00
Wide gate an issue but showed enough at his last couple to keep safe.
7 07360 Lady Trio     Yf Leong S Chua 6 47 56.5 50
Nothing last start and better served on turf.
8 72700 Single Act     C Newitt M Walker 4 47 56.5 33
Struggling of late.
9 *0*87 Branksome     Bn Shahrul L Khoo 2 46 56.5 33
Excuses not to finish closer last start at longs odds and could surprise.
10 8386* Clermont Club     App H Amin-4 M Walker 1 45 55.0 13
Not far away last start but prefer over longer.
11 65*4* Wonderful Era     O Chavez S Lam 11 44 55.0 8.00
Maiden who gets blinkers and worth some thought although wide draw is a concern.
12 67531 Jet Set     App R Zawari-3 B Dean 8 43 55.0 12
Won in Class 5 last start and should be competitive with no weight.
13 0*006 Imacruiser E1   S Sam S Chua 14 46 56.5 50
Needs longer.
14 76406 South Gate E2   Unfixed L Khoo 5 44 55.0 50
Needs longer.

 

RACE 9: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Laurie Laxon could have another couple of aces up his sleeve in the lucky last with EURO ZONE and BORDEAUX well and truly in the winning mix. EURO ZONE is the interesting runner finding himself resuming in what could be a very suitable Class 4 poly sprint. And although hitting the wall late at his only other poly run (on Kranji debut), the 5YO has trialed well recently and certainly better than Class 5 company at his best. In fact he wasn't disgraced in a crack at Group company and that form obviously holds up here. BORDEAUX is in fine form and looks a solid each-way option with Corey Brown up and is a two-time Poly winner. One that Laxon would be worried about is RAPPOR. The 4yO's two runs this campaign have been very good and he will be in this a very long way from the favourable draw. Throw in KAISER BRIGHT, WOW resuming and the HW Tan pair of DRAGON KING and UNIQUE ONE."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 5, 3
1 84388 Dragon King     D Beasley Hw Tan 5 61 57.0 12
Coming off a couple of very poor runs but drop in grade has him under notice with upgrade to blinkers.
2 44552 Euro Zone     M Nunes L Laxon 13 61 57.0 4.00
Smart type resuming with very good trial under his belt and could be hard to beat in this company.
3 02248 Bordeaux     Cw Brown L Laxon 9 59 56.0 6.00
Last run better than the result and previous form in this type of race has in right in this.
4 22104 Kaiser Bright     A Munro H Takaoka 6 59 56.0 8.00
Had excuses not to finish closer last start in similar affair and must be considered.
5 3542* Rappor     Kb Soo T Kieser 4 58 55.5 4.00
Just beaten last start and in the winning mix.
6 14568 Benji's Rule     App Y Ruzaili-4 S Gray 3 57 55.0 20
Blinkers off and always an each-way hope often at odds.
7 12696 Arrowhead     C Newitt M Freedman 8 56 54.5 12
Returned to some form last start and can include in exotics.
8   Get Going     D Flores M Clements 7 56 54.5 20
Former Australian who won one from seven before arriving but exotics best on trial form.
9 40990 Royal Tudor     App A Feiruz-3 Rb Marsh 10 56 54.5 100
Struggling.
10 06901 Unique One     I Saifudin Hw Tan 11 55 54.0 20
Surprised most by winning last start and this is tougher.
11 1311* Winning Star     Bn Shahrul L Khoo 2 53 53.0 20
In super form but back in trip a concern in this company.
12 361 Wow     M Kellady-1 S Baertschiger 12 52 52.5 8.00
Resuming after breaking maiden status in fine style and recent trial suggests he is worth a look.
13 83374 Thebuzzdownunder E1   E Aslam-1 B Dean 1 55 54.0 20
Blinkers off and back in trip after a solid run of form but pay to keep safe at odds if he gets a start.
14 26849 Trust Me E2   Unfixed Rb Marsh 14 51 52.0 33
Hard to trust but some hope on good run two starts back.

 

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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    jaden lloyd to ride in singapore 2024-01-14

    Jockey Jaden Lloyd, son of the legendary Jeff who is now managing the lad, concluded his racing stin...

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    singapore history beckons for lims2023-10-11

    History will be re-written again if Lim’s Kosciuszko wins the $300,000 Group 1 Queen Elizabeth...

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    singapore: lim's kosciusko is something special 2023-09-23

      It was a big day for the Lim’s Stable after Lim’s Kosciuszko beat Invincible Tyc...

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    lim's makes magic in lions city cup 2023-08-28

    Reigning Horse of the Year Lim’s Kosciuszko dominated again at his back-to-back wins in the $3...

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    official: racing in singapore set to end in 20242023-06-05

    October 2024 is set to be the end of Singapore Racing, a game that started 180 years ago on the isla...

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    watch: lim's kosciusko puts rivals to the sword 2023-05-21

    Rarely do big races go to script but the way in which Lim’s Kosciuszko thrashed his rivals in ...

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    katak takes on horse of the year in kranji mile 2023-05-18

    The all-conquering Lim's Kosciuszko may head the ratings in the $1 million Group 1 Kranji Mile (1600...

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    habib cracks singapore first 2023-04-09

    South African jockey Calvin Habib finally had his first taste of sweet success in Singapore after Wi...

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    lim's kosciusko wins raffles cup, sa’s katak 2nd2023-03-26

    Already an effortless Group winner in the Group 3 Merlion Trophy (1200m) on February 4 this year, Li...

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    katak cracker but short of street of dreams 2023-02-13

    Street Of Dreams scooted clear with the featherweight load of 50.5kgs in the $100,000 Kranji Stakes ...

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