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Section sponsored by - Singapore Turf Club Posted 2015-04-30 04:08:35  
PREVIEW SINGAPORE Sunday 3 May 2015

 

A solid days racing and while no features on the eleven race card, a good old fashioned handicap sprint (race 10) will keep racegoers interested.

 

As most of the Weight-for-Age Sprinters will be back in the stables waiting for what should be a huge International weekend in two weeks time, HUKA FALLS gets his chance to knock in another Poly win.

 

The 5YO has been a marvel for the Laxon stable winning some 13 times from 33 starts and while 11 of those victories have been on the Poly, only one has been over the shortest trip in Singapore, 1000m.

 

He also has to carry the good horses’ impost of 59kg but he did win under similar circumstances under the same hoop - Rodd - back in January so he is more than up to the challenge.

 

Nothing jumps off the page to beat him although in saying that the field is very even with plenty of other Poly specialists likely to challenge him throughout.

 

SOUTHERN BOSS is one such specialist winning nine from 25 exclusively on this surface and he could show them a clean pair of heels with 2kg claimer Joseph See on-board.

 

GOLDEN SAND STEED has won eight from 29 on the all-weather and will be the closer and PETRENUI may be the bolter on what we saw in the Lion City Cup last Sunday.

 

Incidentally, in the nine horse field only HUKA FALLS and CAVALLO have turf wins (two apiece) on their CV’s which makes this a dead-set Polytrack championship!

 

May the best all-weather sprinter win.

 

Best Bets; (MIGHTY WARRIOR race 10, win), (CONVICT race 11, each-way) and (PETRENUI race 9, value).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 8 (2, 4, 6 and 9), race 9 (1, 3, 4 and 7), race 10 (1, 2, 4 and 7), race 11 (1, 4, 5 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 8: CLASS 5 - 1400M COURSE E (LC) TIME: 16:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A Class 5 over 1400m is right up RAVOUX’s alley. He found the mile too far last but has been freshened by a couple of recent trials; Michael Rodd should have him handy throughout. AFFIRMATION ran on last start in higher grade, he has won seven times at this trip and can get in the finish. SUGARTIME JAZZ goes well on this surface and the distance suits; he will be running on late. The stablemate JACKPOT ran on very strongly last start and this distance suits. The depth falls away after this although AFTERNOON DELIGHT is capable of showing up and if he gets a run, XZUBERANCE can give a sight."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 9, 4
1 000*0 On Twistter     Kb Soo T Kieser 6 43 58.0 33
Drops in Class but only win was on poly. Needs to improve.
2 *9234 Ravoux     M Rodd S Gray 9 42 57.5 3.50
Battled at a mile last start but better suited this distance. Has a has a couple of recent good trials and this Class suits.
3 99050 Good Buddy     Hk Cheng-1 J O'hara 8 41 57.0 20
Trialled well recently and could improve.
4 8155* Sugartime Jazz     E Aslam-1 B Dean 12 41 57.0 4.00
Blinkers on. Goes well on this surface and distance suits. Will be running on late.
5 *9890 Simpang     App Ws Chan-3 D Hill 4 39 56.0 33
Has yet to place in 16 turf outings.
6 0*85* Jackpot     App R Zawari-3 B Dean 7 37 55.0 5.00
Ran on strongly last start over 1200m. Suited this distance.
7 0000* Jappanella     C Newitt L Laxon 5 37 55.0 33
Only win was at this trip but needs to improve on recent efforts.
8 36907 Afternoon Delight     App P Dellorto-3 S Gray 1 36 54.5 20
Has won three times at this trip but is far from reliable. Take on trust.
9 37537 Affirmation     M Nunes M Walker 10 33 53.0 4.00
Ran on last start in higher grade. Has won seven times at this trip and can get in the finish.
10 98557 Regal Salute     App Ck Ng-4 M Walker 3 30 51.5 25
Has been a maiden for a very long time.
11 04250 Secondwave     B Vorster D Hill 11 29 51.0 33
Still a maiden but thereabouts as a rule.
12 6*047 Sparkling Star     App J See-2 Hw Tan 13 27 50.0 20
Tongue-tie off. Risky at the start and gets a mile back but can run on late.
13 68900 Jack Of Hearts E1   Unfixed L Khoo 14 43 58.0 33
Needs to improve.
14 702*8 Xzuberance E2   Unfixed S Burridge 2 42 57.5 12
Ran a bold race two starts back and could show up again.

 

RACE 9: OPEN HANDICAP - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "An Open Handicap over 1000m on the poly with plenty of speedsters involved. SOUTHERN BOSS is resuming and he has an outstanding record at the distance and surface having won seven times at the trip. He goes well for Joseph See and his 2kg claim is a factor. HUKA FALLS has a great record on the polytrack and will find this easier than the Lion City Cup. He has a big weight but has shown previously that he is up to the task. PETRENUI went out like a scalded cat in the Lion City Cup, he will do better with only 50kg and a more controlled ride. The hot speed could help GOLDEN SAND STEED who will be the one running on late. In what is a very open race, HAPPY MONEY could show up from his good gate, VALEVOLE is honest and loves the surface and CAVALLO is always a threat in this type of race."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 3, 1, 7
1 17965 Huka Falls     M Rodd L Laxon 8 102 59.0 3.50
Will find this easier than Lion City Cup, loves the poly and can give a sight.
2 54248 Cavallo     S John Zl Mok 1 98 57.0 16
Another who enjoys the Poly and will be closing late.
3 32114 Southern Boss     App J See-2 D Koh 4 96 56.0 4.00
Resuming. Has won seven times at this trip and will give a bold sight.
4 14233 Golden Sand Steed     App R Shafiq-1 M Walker 9 95 55.5 6.00
Runs on strongly and will be the one finishing best.
5 11460 Happy Money     M Nunes Hw Tan 2 91 53.5 10
Disappointed last outing but better suited this trip. Can give a sight from the good gate.
6 16385 Valevole     B Vorster B Dean 6 85 50.5 16
Goes well this trip and will appreciate 50.5kg. Value.
7 79268 Petrenui     O Chavez Hw Tan 5 84 50.0 3.50
Went out like a scalded cat in the Lion City. Will do better with only 50kg and a more controlled ride.
8 *117* Cash Advance     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Baertschiger 3 83 50.0 16
Resuming after a long break following a disappointing outing. Has considerable ability but is taking on a strong field first-up.
9 400*0 Terminator     App T See-3 Hw Tan 7 63 50.0 50
Outclassed.

 

RACE 10: CLASS 4 (1) - 1600M COURSE E (LC) TIME: 17:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A Class 4 over a mile and MIGHTY WARRIOR is racing well and has a few less convictions than a number of others in the field. He is up in class and distance but being by Savabeel should appreciate the mile. ALFONSO is one of several in the field that regularly disappoint but this grade surface and distance should suit. He showed last start he wins again soon and he will be handy throughout. BREMNER won twice up to mile at Ayr, his two Singapore runs at 1400m have been sound and blinkers and the mile should suit. CALIFORNIAN JET is another that can easily find trouble but from the good alley he should be running on late. TIME ODYSSEY will find this easier than his last couple in top 3YO company and this distance should suit, he can get in the finish. Amongst the others, KAI POWER could improve over the shorter trip and ACROSS THE SEA with blinkers added could show up."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 1, 7
1 68783 Alfonso     I Saifudin L Laxon 9 61 57.0 6.00
Showed last start he will win sooner than later in this company and will be prominently throughout.
2 121 Mighty Warrior     Cw Brown M Freedman 10 60 56.5 3.50
Upgrade to blinkers. Racing well and should be suited by the distance. Hard to beat.
3 90 Royal Dominance     N Juglall P Shaw 3 59 56.0 20
Ellerslie 1400m maiden winner who has shown nothing so far. Needs to improve.
4 37 Bremner     M Nunes M Walker 7 58 55.5 6.00
Blinkers on. Won twice at Ayr up to a mile and not far away at both Singapore outings over 1400m. Big show.
5 12670 Kai Power     App R Zawari-3 B Dean 12 57 55.0 10
Blinkers off. Excuses last start and did look due for a result previously. Keep safe.
6 38938 Californian Jet     C Newitt C Brown 4 56 54.5 8.00
Caught wide last start and never likely. Runs on and can be thereabouts.
7 25164 Time Odyssey     B Vorster P Shaw 6 55 54.0 8.00
Will find this easier than last couple and this distance should suit. Can get in the finish.
8 4160 Across The Sea     App K A'isisuhairi-1 H Takaoka 1 52 52.5 10
Blinkers on. Last two efforts have been ordinary but recent blinker trial was good. Could show up.
9 47*78 Ginseng     A Munro S Gray 2 52 52.5 16
Blinkers on. Only win was at a mile but needs to improve on recent efforts.
10 00757 Great Light     M Esposito Hk Tan 11 50 51.5 25
Not a mile away of late but might need easier.
11 54315 Secret Spice     App Mm Firdaus-2 M Walker 5 49 51.0 20
Boxed on well on Novice over 1400m last start but only win was on poly.
12 88048 Mal's Dad     App R Rueven-2 S Gray 8 48 50.5 33
Needs to improve on recent efforts.

 

RACE 11: CLASS 4 - 1200M COURSE E (LC) TIME: 18:05 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A Class 4 over 1200m without a great deal of depth. SECRET LIBERTY drops in grade and the 4kg claim for Syafiq will help: he has plenty of speed and will be prominent throughout so should be suited the course. The former Queenslander ROYAL FINISH improved last start and can get in the finish with an upgrade of winkers to blinkers and Michael Rodd staying on-board. DIVIDED HOUSE scored well in Initiation company and can be followed on the strength of that win although this is obviously harder. CONVICT will have benefited from two recent outings, the 3kg claim for Dellorto will help and he is suited this class, surface and distance. The depth falls away after this but possibly XAVIO could show up and if the emergency DANNY RICARDO gets a run, he could give a bold sight."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 4, 5, 7
1 41*68 Convict     App P Dellorto-3 S Gray 5 60 58.0 5.00
Will have benefited from two recent outings. Suited this class, surface and distance. Claim will help.
2 0 Megathink     App K Toh-3 S Lam 8 60 58.0 33
Wyong maiden winner who did nothing at debut but will find this easier.
3 19758 Cool Cat     App Z Zuriman-2 D Hill 11 59 57.5 25
Should go better in Class 4 but recent form is poor.
4 48417 Secret Liberty     App H Syafiq-4 M Freedman 9 59 57.5 3.50
Drops in grade and 4kg claim will help. Has plenty of speed and will be prominent throughout.
5 603 Royal Finish     M Rodd C Brown 4 58 57.0 4.00
Improved last start and can get in the finish with upgrade of winkers to blinkers.
6 48158 Xin Treasure     R Woodworth D Koh 2 55 55.5 16
Battles away but is better on poly.
7 21 Divided House     Cw Brown C Brown 10 54 55.0 6.00
Scored well in Initiation company and pay to follow.
8 96929 Xavio     App Y Ruzaili-4 S Gray 6 53 54.5 10
Only wins have been at 1400m. Placed two starts back but may want easier.
9 26227 Rock Of Ages     B Vorster P Shaw 7 52 54.0 16
Honest and worth including in exotics but should need easier to win.
10 24767 Smart Supreme     App T Rehaizat-2 M Yusof 14 51 53.5 20
Best form is on poly over shorter.
11 0*0*7 Naomi     I Saifudin J O'hara 1 44 50.0 33
Tested here.
12 *0700 Oasis Spur     App J See-2 Zl Mok 13 44 50.0 50
Wants easier.
13 83356 Danny Ricardo E1   S John B Dean 3 58 57.0 6.00
Will enjoy being back on turf and can give a bold sight.
14 31636 Gold Line E2   Unfixed P Shaw 12 58 57.0 12
Resuming. Recent trials only fair. Watch market.

 

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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