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Posted 2014-12-13 09:31:31  
PREVIEW SINGAPORE Sunday 14 December 2014

 

The last meeting of 2014 is upon us and while the trainers premiership goes down to the wire and we look forward to the season review, a couple of jockeys can rest easy after a job well done.

 

Manoel Nunes - often referred to as the “other Brazilian” when Joao Moreira was plying his trade in Singapore, showed he has champion qualities by easily winning the 2014 Jockeys Premiership.

 

For the second straight season the hard-working hoop has ridden in excess of 100 winners - that’s no mean feat in itself - but this year he is deservedly recognised as the Champion elect.

 

In the apprentice ranks, Harry Kassim was challenged earlier in the year but showed his class by going away from a field of talented young jockeys to knock in back-to-back Apprentice Championships.

 

He also knocked in his first Group 2 win on WILDE GEESE to cap off a memorable year.

 

We previewed the trainers battle on Friday and presuming it does go down to the wire on Sunday, Laurie Laxon has his flying filly, KIWI KARMA, to perhaps secure his 10th premiership.

 

Laxon has gone for a 3kg claimer in F Tan to do the job and it would be a masterstroke by the affable Kiwi if he does salute as it would be Tan’s first win on the year!

 

But sometimes you have to roll the dice and Kiwi + Karma could be the winning combination.

 

Best Bets; (KIWI KARMA race 10, win), (SMART SAMURAI race 12, each-way) and (BAHEN race 7, value).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 9 (1, 3, 4 and 5), race 10 (2, 3 and 5), race 11 (1, 2, 3, 4 and 6), race 12 (1, 2, 4, 9 and 11).

 

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: OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "This race is worth the admission fee alone with a few up-and-coming stars doing battle in what should be a cracking sprint. Two horses should dominate the betting and no reason why EXCEED EXPRESS and DRAGON DYNASTY don't also dominate the finish. It was a virtual toss-up between the duo with DRAGON DYNASTY bolting in last start in Class 3 over this same trip and surface and EXCEED EXPRESS doing the same two starts back before struggling late over 1400m at his most recent run. So obviously this race suits EXCEED EXPESS and he gets the nod to bounce back but nothing between the two. Both horses have won four races from 10 or less starts and with DARCI CHARMER and POWER LION having similar race records, they also figure heavily in calculations. One to watch at odds is BAHEN at the top of the ratings who is always a show on the Poly and might just slip under a radar or two in this crack field."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 3, 2, 1
1 73330 Bahen     J Powell S Baertschiger 8 77 57.0 12
Ignore last start on the turf as previous Poly form has him right in this.
2 11651 Dragon Dynasty     D Beasley B Dean 3 74 55.5 2.50
Bolted in at first Poly run last start and the one to beat on that performance.
3 12115 Exceed Express     Cw Brown L Laxon 5 74 55.5 3.00
Found out late on turf over 1400m last start but won easily this surface two back. Big show.
4 26101 Darci Charmer     B Vorster M Clements 2 73 55.0 8.00
In good form and should get the favours from gate 2.
5 113*3 Power Lion     D Flores Hw Tan 1 73 55.0 9.00
Won four from eight and gets his chance in this after drawing the ace.
6 77705 Hard Stuff     A Munro M Yusof 6 72 54.5 100
Not travelling well enough for this race.
7 37915 California Eagle     App Z Zuriman-2 D Kok 4 71 54.0 25
Won in easier company two back but will be competitive.
8 52980 Sichuan Ruler     L Allpress Hw Tan 7 68 52.5 33
Excuses last start but needs to be at his very best in this field.
9 53382 Chinese Culture     I Saifudin M Freedman 9 67 52.0 33
In form but back in trip and might find these too slick.
10 33255 Strubeli     App Mm Firdaus-2 S Gray 11 67 52.0 20
Honest and could include in exotics.
11 12012 Cheyenne Warrior     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Burridge 10 65 51.0 12
Placed behind DRAGON DYNASTY last start and looks a light-weight hope.

 

RACE 8: CLASS 5 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A Class 5 over 1000m with many of the usual suspects involved. GENOVA AT WORK is always running on but is often supported and rarely wins; he gets another chance here. ZAC COMMAND was caught wide last start, he is better suited here from an inside gate with a 4kg claim for Desmond Chan, he should be on the speed throughout. BLUE LAGOON was ridden off the speed last start and won a very weak one; this is not a particularly strong race and he could show up again. RORY is a four time winner at this trip, he goes best with a positive ride and from his good gate that is what he should get from Joseph See. MAGIC DIVA is resuming with the tongue tie on, she trialled well recently and could be running on late. Any of the other unreliables such as GANGNAM STYLE, DRAGON WALK and WINDSOR KNOT could get in the exotics without surprising."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 6, 5
1 55785 Windsor Knot     App R Zawari-3 B Dean 13 43 59.0 20
Has been a maiden for a long time. Placed twice at this distance but gate a challenge.
2 46302 Genova At Work     O Chavez Zl Mok 10 41 58.0 3.00
Always running on but often supported and rarely wins. Play with care.
3 03906 Rory     App J See-2 Hk Tan 5 41 58.0 7.00
Four time winner at this trip but disappointing of late so take on trust.
4 00049 Dragon Walk     D Beasley Hw Tan 12 40 57.5 16
Occasionally runs a race but generally disappoints. Gate no help.
5 04935 Zac Command     App Ws Chan-4 M Walker 2 40 57.5 4.50
Caught wide last start. Better suited here from inside gate with 4kg claim. Could be on the speed throughout.
6 4*881 Blue Lagoon     M Zaki-1 H Takaoka 9 34 54.5 6.00
Ridden off the speed last start and won a very weak one. Could show up again.
7 24466 Magic Diva     S Sam D Hill 11 33 54.0 8.00
Resuming. Tongue tie on. Trialled well recently and could be running on late.
8 0*012 Gangnam Style     App K A'isisuhairi-1 Hk Tan 7 31 53.0 8.00
Won and placed in two weak ones recently. Could show up again.
9 08*0* Happy Forever     App Tr Barnabas-3 Hw Tan 1 29 52.0 33
Has the gate but needs to improve on recent form.
10 4269* Bulldozer     I Saifudin D Koh 14 28 51.5 33
Draw no help but goes OK when on song.
11 598*0 Morris     App P Dellorto-3 S Chua 6 25 50.0 50
Been trying for too long.
12 *0*88 Fantastic Boy     L Allpress S Yeoh 4 24 50.0 50
Unlikely.
13 51668 Silver Fly E1   Unfixed Zl Mok 8 39 57.0 33
Gets a long way back and only win was at 1700m.
14 96466 King Of Koon E2   Unfixed J O'hara 3 36 55.5 25
Gets back, runs on fairly but rarely threatens.

 

RACE 9: COLONIAL CHIEF STAKES GROUP 3 (3YO'S & ABOVE) (CONDITION WEIGHT) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$175000

Larry says, "The Colonial Chief Stakes is the final Group race of the season and the Pat Shaw trained JOHNNY GUITAR gets his chance. He was held up and never got a crack at them last start over the mile on turf, he has won both his poly starts and should be hard to beat in this. The main danger could be the proven polytracker GOLIATH. A seven-time winner on the surface the pacifiers go back on and over his favourite trip he could be hard to beat. DUJARDIN ran on well last start, he has also a good poly record and can get in the finish. The other Pat Shaw runner LIZARRE is a gallant veteran with a good poly record including a win at this trip; he should run an honest race at odds. HUGHSY is an interesting runner, he was set too big a start last outing and is a promising horse who could surprise with his light weight."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 4, 3
1 71265 Johnny Guitar     J Powell P Shaw 2 100 57.0 3.50
Was held up and never got a crack at them last start. Has won both his poly starts and hard to beat in this.
2 72969 Speedy Cat     L Allpress L Khoo 9 88 57.0 33
Hasnt won for a long time and needs to improve.
3 63970 Lizarre     B Vorster P Shaw 3 100 56.0 7.00
Gallant veteran who has a good poly record including a win at this trip. Keep safe.
4 24780 Goliath     Cw Brown S Burridge 7 89 56.0 3.50
Pacifiers on. Back on the right surface over the right trip. Hard to beat.
5 42672 Dujardin     D Beasley L Laxon 12 86 56.0 6.00
Ran on well last start, has a good poly record and can get in the finish.
6 11967 Gold Rutile     A Munro H Takaoka 11 90 53.5 12
Honest mare who has won at this trip. Will be thereabouts.
7 12400 Verglatica     I Azhar S Burridge 8 74 52.0 12
Having third run back from a spell and has won three times at this trip. Can surprise.
8 *6230 Fujin Bright     App K A'isisuhairi H Takaoka 10 72 52.0 25
Placed at only try at this distance but might find these too smart.
9 36197 Borsalino     I Saifudin J O'hara 1 65 52.0 33
Has won this trip but class may test.
10 74474 Cool Customer     App Z Zuriman Rb Marsh 5 64 52.0 50
Outclassed.
11 13174 Boomarang Deluxe     C Newitt S Burridge 6 73 51.5 33
Has won at the trip but these are too good.
12 11412 Hughsy     D Flores D Hill 4 67 51.5 10
Was set too big a start last outing. Promising horse who could surprise with his light weight.

 

RACE 10: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Plenty of chances in this BM67 over 1100m. The flying filly KIWI KARMA has disappointed being run down at both runs since resuming but this is easier and the claim will help; she will be the one they have to catch. BEST TOTHELIGN has been good since resuming winning his last two poly starts over 1200m; this is tougher but he could be hard to beat from the ace. CONFIERO is racing well and his recent trial was good. The gate is a challenge but Oscar Chavez may elect to sit off the speed and he can get in the finish late. ORIGIN FAST also has plenty of pace, he could go forward and be serious nuisance value. LUCKY MISSION may appreciate getting back on poly where has won once and placed from three starts and CAPTIVATE fresh could show up with ÉCLAIR SENSATION and ANGRY CAT closing late."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 3, 2, 5
1 56330 Lucky Mission     B Vorster M Clements 4 68 59.0 12
May appreciate getting back on poly where has won once and placed from three starts. Can be in the finish this company.
2 34211 Best Tothelign     App Mm Firdaus-2 S Baertschiger 1 66 58.0 3.00
Been good since resuming winning his last two poly starts over 1200m. Will be hard to beat from the ace.
3 12222 Kiwi Karma     App F Tan-3 L Laxon 2 66 58.0 3.50
Has disappointed being run down at both runs since resuming. This is easier and the claim will help. should give a sight.
4 264*6 Danny Ricardo     S John B Dean 7 64 57.0 33
Tongue tie off. Best form is on turf and this looks too hard.
5 *112* Confiero     O Chavez S Burridge 11 63 56.5 8.00
Racing well and recent trial was good. Gate a challenge but can get in the finish.
6 12183 Origin Fast     A Munro H Takaoka 9 63 56.5 12
Speedy. Will go forward and give plenty of cheek.
7 66674 Captivate     Cw Brown M Clements 5 62 56.0 12
Resuming. Down in grade and has a good poly record. Can show up.
8 64448 Jefferson Bay     App H Amin-4 M Walker 3 62 56.0 20
Better over longer.
9 48361 Eclair Sensation     App R Zawari-3 M Walker 10 61 55.5 12
Good effort when resuming. This is harder but should be closing late.
10 22887 Kaiser     D Beasley Hk Tan 6 60 55.0 25
Disappointed last start and will be tested in this.
11 56233 Angry Cat     App K A'isisuhairi-1 Hw Tan 12 59 54.5 12
Runs on and will be closing late.
12 50741 Lucky Come     App J See-2 Hw Tan 8 44 50.0 50
Won Class 5 last start but outclassed here.

 

RACE 11: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:40 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A fairly strong KSD over a mile with a number of solid turf horses tackling the polytrack. The saddle slipped on FELAROF last start, he is an Echuca Maiden winner who placed at Group 3 in South Australia over 1400m and could show up at first poly run. FLYING AHEAD is getting down in grade and this surface and distance suit; Zuriman should give him every chance. TAKEOVER is poorly drawn but is very honest and his only win was at this trip so he can be prominent throughout. ANY RUMOUR also has ability but was trapped wide last start and battled on well; his only win was at a mile but is having first poly start. Amongst the numerous other chances are the resuming BLOSSOMS SEQUEL who is trialling well but has drawn a difficult gate and ULTIMATE WARRIOR who is far from reliable but is well drawn and this grade and distance suit."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 4, 6
1 25 Felarof     I Azhar S Burridge 6 55 58.0 5.50
Winkers to blinkers. Saddle slipped in Graduation last start. Echuca Maiden Winner who placed at Group 3 in South Australia over 1400m and could show up at first poly run.
2 78798 Flying Ahead     App Z Zuriman-2 Rb Marsh 7 55 58.0 5.00
Getting down in Grade and this surface and distance suit.
3 5521 Red Sapphire     D Beasley L Laxon 9 55 58.0 10
Won a weak KSD over this trip last start. Up 1.5kg and could show up.
4 32134 Takeover     D Flores S Burridge 13 55 58.0 6.00
Poorly drawn but only win was at this trip and can be prominent throughout.
5 37434 Iking     App R Zawari-3 M Walker 8 54 58.0 16
Battled on in an ordinary field last start. Exotics only.
6 45136 Any Rumour     Cw Brown C Brown 5 53 58.0 5.00
Trapped wide last start and battled on well. Only win was at a mile but having first poly start. Should be handy all the way.
7 80653 Slayer     A Munro B Dean 14 53 58.0 20
Fought on very well when resuming in an ordinary KSD. Gets senior rider but gate no help.
8 03578 Faber Heights     App Mm Firdaus-2 S Gray 2 51 58.0 16
Having first poly start and should get a nice run from the gate. Could show up.
9 70087 Grand Seven Seas     App T Rehaizat-2 D Koh 4 50 56.5 33
Has been disappointing.
10 9*747 Machfive     I Saifudin J O'hara 3 50 56.5 50
Trialling well but best form is over shorter.
11 43225 Blossoms Sequel     L Allpress S Yeoh 12 49 56.5 7.00
Resuming. Trialling nicely and suited at the distance. Gate a challenge.
12 7553* Ultimate Warrior     S John B Dean 1 45 55.0 12
Far from reliable but this grade and distance suit. Could show up from the good gate.
13 818*6 Breaking Vaults E1   C Newitt B Dean 11 48 56.5 33
Only wins have been on turf and poorly drawn.
14 34518 Simpang E2   Unfixed Hw Tan 10 48 56.5 33
Better in Class 5.

 

RACE 12: CLASS 4 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A Class 4 over 1000m closes off the 2014 racing season. SMART SAMURAI is a three time winner at the trip, he will find this easier than last start and the distance suits; with Corey Brown up he should get a gun run from the ace. DRAGON SPIRIT (who could be HW Tan’s last roll of the training Premiership dice) is suited this trip and he will be close up throughout. YIN JIE is consistent and will be handy throughout; Munro takes over from Rueven and the stronger rider may help. MAC VOLKS has faded late at his past two outings; he is better drawn here and should give a sight. Amongst the others, SECRET LIBERTY was run down last start, his only win was at 1000m and this may be more suitable. The interesting runner is the resuming GREAT SCOTT he won both starts in Malaysia, trials nicely and blinkers go on - watch the market."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 9, 11, 2
1 52333 Yin Jie     A Munro T Kieser 3 61 57.0 4.50
Consistent and will be handy throughout but desperate for a result.
2 00922 Dragon Spirit     L Allpress Hw Tan 7 60 56.5 4.00
Suited this trip and will be close up throughout.
3 9 Lion Wave     B Vorster M Clements 13 60 56.5 25
Crowded and was never sighted at Singapore debut. Two time NZ winner who could improve.
4 31625 Mac Volks     App K A'isisuhairi-1 L Khoo 2 60 56.5 6.00
Faded late at past two outings. Better drawn here and should give a sight.
5 4*857 Alpha Centauri     App H Amin-4 M Walker 9 59 56.0 33
Resuming. Blinkers off. Has disappointed at past few outings and needs to improve.
6 197 Azure     App Tr Barnabas-3 M Clements 5 56 54.5 33
Didnt stretch out on poly last start and needs to improve.
7 72595 Double Cash     O Chavez S Lam 10 56 54.5 20
Battles on but needs to improve.
8 034 Secret Liberty     C Newitt M Freedman 11 56 54.5 12
Was run down last start. Only win was at 1000m and this may be more suitable.
9 57*93 Smart Samurai     Cw Brown C Brown 1 56 54.5 5.00
Will find this easier than last start and distance suits. Should get a gun run from the ace.
10 22010 Fantastic News     App Mm Firdaus-2 M Yusof 12 55 54.0 33
Resuming. Was distanced in recent trial. Prefer to see.
11 11 Great Scott     M Kellady-1 S Baertschiger 4 55 54.0 10
Resuming. Unbeaten at two Malaysian starts. Trials nicely. Watch market.
12 21201 Super Six     Th Koh-2 S Chua 6 55 54.0 10
Strong last start but may be tested in this.
13 03242 Zac Heaven E1   Unfixed M Walker 14 54 53.5 20
Racing consistently but poorly drawn and wants easier.
14 34845 Dr Octopus E2   Unfixed M Walker 8 53 53.0 20
Better in easier grade.

 

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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