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PREVIEW SINGAPORE 15 May 2015

 

Since the Singapore Turf Club gave the International weekend a tweak back in 2010 by including the Guineas on the Friday night, the race and carnival has gone from strength to strength.

 

The record-breaking BETTER THAN EVER certainly got the $500,000 Group 1 off to a flying start in 2010 and it continued to grow in stature with the likes of GINGERBREAD MAN, SUPER EASY, STEPITUP and WAR AFFAIR winning in subsequent years.

 

The name AFFLECK would not look out of place on that honour roll.

 

Sure, the NZ-bred gelding had his colours lowered as favourite in the first two legs of the 3YO series but like his Hollywood namesake, he can bounce back from a Gigli to an Argo like performance and that is good enough to win this.

 

In saying that, the 2015 Guineas field is one of the best seen in recent years with some pundits suggesting it is the must-see race of the weekend.

 

JIMMY REA looks a star in the making and stepping up to the mile and Group company not an issue.

 

SPANISH BAY beat AFFLECK fair and square in the 3YO Classic over 1400m and has to be respected while A LA VICTORY is a horse with a big future.

 

And the depth of the race suggests there could be a surprise or two in exotics with the filly, BELIEVE YOURSELF one to keep safe at value as she should be motoring late.

 

And the Group racing doesn’t stop there.

 

The newly introduced Group 2 Aushorse Golden Horseshoe for two-year-olds just adds to what is a great nights racing although SUPER ONE could threaten to make it a one-horse affair if he races up to his exposed form.

 

The good racing starts in race 1 so get there early and enjoy the weekend.

 

Best Bets; (SUPER ONE race 5, win), (AFFLECK race 7, win) and (KAI POWER race 3, value).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 6 (1, 2, 6 and 8), race 7 (1, 2, 3, 4 and 14), race 8 (2, 7 and 9), race 9 (1, 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: WAR AFFAIR 2014 STAKES CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "The opening race of the biggest weekend of racing in Singapore and punters might be tested given ECLAIR SENSATION will start very short and is no good thing given his racing pattern. But this field is weak and hopefully there is enough pace early to suit the back-markers and the best of the swoopers is ECLAIR SENSATION and he certainly is due to win one of these. Following him home is another handy swooper in SWEET LODGE. The 5YO mare is better suited over longer but given she is resuming a big run fresh is on the cards. SILVER STAR is a solid option given his good Poly form in similar races and a J See 2kg claim won't hurt. Throw in JET MAN who should be in front late and FLYING WILD is another worth considering."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 2, 5
1 32353 Eclair Sensation     M Nunes M Walker 10 60 58.0 2.40
Will give them a start but will be flying late. Can win.
2 6444* Sweet Lodge     M Rodd S Burridge 11 57 56.5 6.00
Resuming and and another who will make his presence felt late if race run to suit.
3 45420 White Coffee     O Chavez Hw Tan 3 57 56.5 8.00
Pay to ignore last start as previous form has him under each-way notice.
4 *6185 Happy Happy     N Juglall Hw Tan 4 55 55.5 20
Not a mile away similar affair last start but might need it a tad easier to win.
5 64325 Silver Star     App J See-2 Zl Mok 8 55 55.5 8.00
Appreciates being back on the Poly and claim won't hurt. Value.
6 51604 Winning Star     I Saifudin L Khoo 7 53 54.5 50
Back in trip a concern.
7 7507* Barnburgh Lad     R Woodworth D Koh 5 50 53.0 20
Form better than it reads and can include win exotics.
8 01288 Swift     App T See-3 Hw Tan 2 49 52.5 20
Freshened after a poor run and some recent trials good enough to keep safe at odds.
9 1370* Fiscal Wings     App Mm Firdaus-2 M Walker 9 47 51.5 20
Goes OK on his day but can be tested this company.
10 45095 Flying Wild     App Z Zuriman-2 B Dean 1 45 50.5 20
Will be joining in late if having a good day.
11 65493 Jet Man     App K A'isisuhairi-1 B Dean 12 45 50.5 6.00
Has enough pace to give a sight and may look the winner late.
12 780*8 Flaming Fireheart     M Zaki-1 S Yeoh 6 44 50.0 33
Most recent win Class 5 and happy to wait for that company.

 

RACE 2: STEPITUP 2013 STAKES INITIATION (4 YEAR OLD AND BELOW) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (HORSES THAT HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2 YEARS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & HAVE < 9 STARTS IN SIN/M'SIA) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "Three horses in this Initiation field well and truly have their foot on the till and it might be a case of who gets a little luck in running between FIVE HUNDRED BUCKS, STICK SEEKER and NINETYSEVENEMPEROR. Of the trio, STICK SEEKER has been so close at his last two that he picks himself on top with Nunes staying on-board a factor. FIVE HUNDRED BUCKS could easily win this but some punters may be getting a tad gun-shy given he should have broken his maiden status by now. NINETYSEVENEMPEROR has drawn wide and given his penchant for finding trouble, he could be a risk. Of the others, MEGEVE has shown more than enough late at two career starts to think he gives this a shake from gate 1 while PROUD PINOY and PROBABLY are both worth a look in what is a solid field. Keep the newcomer LIM'S ACTION safe on some very nice trial form."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 4, 1, 9
1 73234 Five Hundred Bucks     M Rodd Rb Marsh 6 48 57.5 4.00
Overdue to win given the support but has to be a show.
2 7077* Real Hero     M Esposito Hw Tan 7 43 57.5 100
Blinkers off. Not a mile away last start but skinny end of exotics look best.
3   Lim's Action     O Chavez S Burridge 4 0 57.5 8.00
Trials good enough to seriously consider on debut with market a good guide.
4 422 Stick Seeker     M Nunes M Clements 10 52 56.0 3.00
Hasnt missed by much last couple and hard to beat.
5 *4432 Ninetysevenemperor     App K A'isisuhairi-1 L Khoo 13 50 56.0 6.00
Can find trouble but due to win and has to be considered.
6 760** Dragon Infinity     App T See-3 Hw Tan 12 44 56.0 200
Blinkers and tongue-tie off but hard to have.
7 89*70 Notnowtomorrow     App Z Zuriman-2 S Baertschiger 5 44 56.0 33
Race form ordinary but recent trial suggests he improves at long odds with tongue-tie removed.
8 30757 A Lot In Hand     App R Rueven-2 Hk Tan 2 43 56.0 33
Needs to show more.
9 3*4* Megeve     B Vorster P Shaw 1 0 56.0 10
Has run on well at both races and will keep a few honest late.
10 63 Proud Pinoy     A Munro S Gray 9 0 56.0 10
Did it tough so last start placing was very good and pay to follow.
11 5 Quicksilver     N Juglall P Shaw 11 0 56.0 16
Will improve for what was a solid debut.
12 5 Probably     R Woodworth D Koh 8 0 54.5 12
Had excuses when disappointing with support on debut and worth another look.
13 078 In Bocca Al Lupo E1   Unfixed H Takaoka 3 44 52.0 100
Will be battling away but might need longer.

 

RACE 3: SUPER EASY 2012 STAKES CLASS 4 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A race with depth and while we have the likely favourite in SQUIRE OSBALDESTON as our on-top selection, it will be worth having a long look on the day as there should be value somewhere. But as it stands SQUIRE OSBALDESTON looks due to break his Singapore duck and while it is hist first race start on the Polytrack, the company suits and he should have no excuses with Nunes up from gate 3 or better. Oddly, the value might come from another horse that will appreciate the company and is having his first race start on the Poly in KAI POWER. E Aslam claims 1kg and the 5YO's is certainly going better than his recent form suggests. In no particular order the likes of BRAD, LA FONTANA, BRING MONEY HOME and MR CONNERY should all have some say in what could be a busy finish."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 5, 2
1 24*53 Squire Osbaldeston     M Nunes S Gray 3 60 57.0 3.00
Not far away in good company last start could be hard to beat at first start on the Poly.
2 15153 Brad     M Rodd L Laxon 11 57 55.5 5.00
Racing in very good form and goes mighty close with luck from the awkward gate.
3 50735 Yes Baba     N Juglall P Shaw 14 56 55.0 20
Back on the Poly in his favour but wide draw against him.
4 1*770 Dark Pulse     C Newitt S Burridge 12 55 54.5 20
Recent form only average but race suits and could run a cheeky race at odds with tongue-tie added.
5 26709 Kai Power     E Aslam-1 B Dean 8 55 54.5 33
Form better than it reads and while untried on the surface, could run a very big race at odds.
6 28155 La Fontana     B Vorster P Shaw 1 55 54.5 8.00
Not far away last start similar affair and gets the favours from gate 1.
7 134*6 Bring Money Home     R Woodworth Hk Tan 10 52 53.0 8.00
Last start better than the result in the book and right in this with luck in running.
8 13843 Mr Connery     Cw Brown L Laxon 13 52 53.0 5.00
Honest and will enjoy being back on the Poly.
9 51778 Rising Tide     App K A'isisuhairi-1 H Takaoka 4 47 50.5 33
Recent form ordinary but did win his maiden on the Poly so look for improvement.
10 55*20 Twodollarmuppet     App H Syafiq-4 L Dragon 6 47 50.5 20
Might pay to ignore last start as goes OK when right.
11 4700* Black Bean     App T See-3 Hw Tan 7 46 50.0 50
Reassess Class 5.
12 454*5 Ozymandias     A Munro H Takaoka 9 46 50.0 12
Tongue-tie on. Doesnt win out if turn but showed last start he has to be considered.
13 50259 Aureus E1   Unfixed L Khoo 5 46 50.0 50
Should need easier to win but not a mile away last start and will be value.
14 25880 Pinyin E2   Unfixed D Hill 2 45 50.0 50
Hard to have on recent form but race does look suitable.

 

RACE 4: GINGERBREAD MAN 2011 STAKES INITIATION (4 YEAR OLD AND BELOW) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (HORSES THAT HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2 YEARS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & HAVE

Larry says, "FORTUNE WINNER certainly looks the obvious choice at first glance. The 3YO is very honest and has only found one better at his last three races. Mario Esposito takes the ride and the Italian will be hoping he can win to kick-off his Singapore riding stint. But plenty of others look very well placed at the mile and AMI ELEVEN with blinkers added might be the testing material. Michael Rodd rides for Laurie Laxon and given a good recent trial with head-gear, he could run a very big race. Nunes jumps on MOLLY BROWNE and that added to some good form and a nice gate suggests she gets support and is right in this. The race has depth and AMAZING will enjoy the mile with JP up with BIMALA and RUN CHEETAH RUN (value) two others to watch."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 7, 13, 1
1 0494 Amazing     J Powell L Laxon 13 45 58.0 8.00
Will improve with racing and mile looks very suitable. Big show.
2 556 Rings Of Saturn     C Newitt S Gray 14 45 58.0 20
Excuses last start not to finish closer and expect a more forward race with winkers added.
3 9856 Run Cheetah Run     App T See-3 Hk Tan 11 44 58.0 33
Battled on OK when blinkers added last start and worth another look at value.
4 77744 Bimala     Cw Brown D Hill 7 42 56.5 5.00
Excuses not to finish closer last start when supported and pay to follow.
5 698 Ocean Wave     I Saifudin S Burridge 10 44 56.0 100
Needs to lift.
6 0069 Shuying Xiaoxiao     S Sam Zl Mok 2 43 56.0 50
Not for me.
7 57 Ami Eleven     M Rodd Rb Marsh 8 0 56.0 8.00
Blinkers on. Improves with race experience and recent trial with head-gear suggests he gives this a shake.
8 78 Mighty Emperor     B Vorster P Shaw 9 0 56.0 20
Appreciates step up in distance but may want longer again.
9 86 Not Exactly     App R Shafiq-1 C Brown 16 0 56.0 50
Will improve with race experience but wide gate is not ideal.
10 50 Politicallycorrect     N Juglall P Shaw 5 0 56.0 33
Shown little at the races but does get blinkers so look for improvement.
11 00 Rainbow Warrior     App H Syafiq-4 S Lam 4 0 56.0 200
Sacre bleu!
12 25222 Fortune Winner     M Esposito L Dragon 3 50 54.5 4.00
Overdue to knock in maiden win and mile should suit.
13 53 Molly Browne     M Nunes M Walker 1 0 54.5 3.00
Shown more than enough at two start to win this with gate 1 and Nunes a bonus.
14 8903 Megabucks     App K A'isisuhairi-1 H Takaoka 15 44 52.0 20
Placed last start at long odds but have to take on trust.
15 00*0 Bank On Me E1   Unfixed L Dragon 6 44 56.0 200
No.
16 50 Lord Darlington E2   Unfixed P Shaw 12 0 56.0 100
Should appreciate step up in trip.

 

RACE 5: AUSHORSE GOLDEN HORSESHOE (SG2) (2 YEAR OLD) (SET WEIGHTS)(RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED)(6TH LEG SINGAPORE GOLDEN HORSESHOE SERIES)($135,000 BONUS TO HORSE 1,6,7,9 OR 11) -1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$325000

Larry says, "I guess the first question to asked in this years Aushorse Golden Horseshoe is how short SUPER ONE? The Michael Freedman-trained 2YO has been backed and won like a good thing at both career starts and it may be a case of "margins and placings" if he jumps well as expected from the wide gate. The fact that he has meet a few of his main opposition in those two runs suggests his main danger might be a newcomer and BLUE MOON looks the best of the debutantes. The Star Witness gelding did look very green when winning his Official Trial but the margin suggests he has ability and could hassle the favourite throughout as both jump from wide gates. The rest look fairly even with FINE CHOICE and KUBERA WARRIOR both likely types as is GENIUS, BIG MAN and LEE MAN."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 6, 12
1 11 Super One     C Newitt M Freedman 11 58 56.0 1.80
Won very well with heavy support at two start and the one to beat.
2 212 Kubera Warrior     A Munro L Khoo 4 51 56.0 10
Smart enough but found SUPER ONE much too strong last start.
3 41 Genius     B Vorster L Khoo 1 50 56.0 10
Back-up solid debut with a good win and keeps the favourite honest.
4 8542 Lee Man     App R Shafiq L Khoo 3 48 56.0 12
Ran on well to place behind SUPER ONE last start and expect much the same.
5 2 Big Man     J Powell S Baertschiger 2 0 56.0 10
Showed more than enough at debut behind GENIUS to be in the mix.
6   Blue Moon     O Chavez Zl Mok 12 0 56.0 12
Green but showed plenty at his Official trial and could be the surprise packet.
7 3 Cairo     App T See T Kieser 10 0 56.0 20
Placed but beaten a long way on debut and may want further to show his best.
8 75 Captain Classique     M Kellady M Walker 9 0 56.0 100
Will improve with racing but should find a few of these too slick.
9 35 Celeritas     Kb Soo T Kieser 8 0 56.0 33
Improves with blinkers added and might add value to exotics.
10   Chopin's Nocturne     Cw Brown M Clements 5 0 56.0 50
Like to see support on what we have seen at trials.
11 38 Dragon Royal     N Juglall T Kieser 7 0 56.0 33
Excuses last start and improves with blinkers added.
12 23 Fine Choice     M Nunes M Walker 6 0 56.0 7.00
Beaten as the odds on elect last start but will figure somewhere in this.

 

RACE 6: BETTER THAN EVER 2010 STAKES CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A Class 4 over 1200m on the poly with plenty of speed on show. MEXICAN GAL is suited on the poly and has the speed to be prominent throughout. SING ROULETTE went too hard early last start, he has speed and will give them something to chase. KAISER is consistent at this level and will be in the finish. The interesting runner is the Argentinean, THE GENERAL. He has been trialling well and could debut well; watch for support. Of the rest, POWER LIN rarely runs a bad race, LUCKY DAPPER can often manage a place, SUPER SPUR trailed well recently and if CRAZY TIMES is over his respiratory issues, he could show up."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 6, 8
1 15836 Mexican Gal     M Nunes L Laxon 5 60 57.0 4.50
Suited on the poly and has the speed to be prominent throughout. Hard to beat.
2 60153 Kaiser     Kb Soo Hk Tan 8 60 57.0 6.00
Consistent at this level and will be in the finish.
3 40945 Crazy Times     C Newitt B Dean 11 58 56.0 12
Has been thereabouts of late but returned with respiratory distress last start. Poly suits and can race on the speed for a long way if right.
4 97107 Angry Cat     O Chavez Hw Tan 9 57 55.5 20
Has been ridden back and wide last couple but needs to improve and may want easier.
5 537*4 Lucky Dapper     App R Zawari-3 M Walker 1 57 55.5 14
Regularly places but rarely wins. Will be handy from the good gate.
6   The General     B Vorster P Shaw 2 56 55.0 6.00
Argentinean having first start. Trials nicely. Watch for support.
7 4122* Power Lin     App R Shafiq-1 L Dragon 6 55 54.5 8.00
Very consistent and should get a good run throughout.
8 2*542 Sing Roulette     A Munro L Khoo 7 54 54.0 5.00
Went too hard early last start when supported. Has speed and can give a sight.
9 7724* Benji's Rule     Cw Brown S Gray 10 53 53.5 12
Consistent in KSD company but Class 4 may test.
10 33655 Super Spur     App J See-2 Zl Mok 13 49 51.5 20
Versatile and recent good trial suggest we keep safe at long odds.
11 25190 Happy Saga     App T See-3 Hw Tan 3 47 50.5 33
Has struggled at this level since Class 5 win.
12 66*90 Onepluszero One     M Zaki-1 S Yeoh 4 46 50.0 50
Needs Class 5.
13 83347 Lim's Mirage E1   App R Firdhaus-4 S Burridge 12 44 50.0 33
Runs on but wants easier and longer.

 

RACE 7: SINGAPORE GUINEAS (SG1) (3RD LEG SINGAPORE 3-YEAR-OLD CHALLENGE) (3 YEAR OLD) (SET WEIGHTS) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1600M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$500000

Larry says, "They could not have found a better field for the Guineas and this promises to be one of the best races of the International weekend. A month or two ago AFFLECK would have been the raging favourite but he has had his colours lowered at his past two outings. He is trained by the master Laurie Laxon though and the mile may be more to his liking. His most likely challenger is JIMMY REA who has taken all before him and possesses an strong closing turn of foot. Michael Freedman also has a strong hand with AFFLECK's most recent conqueror SPANISH BAY and the inform A LA VICTORY. Throw in Jimmy's stablemate CHASE, the filly BELIEVE YOURSELF, the under-rated BRAVO CHARLIE shooting for four on end and the in-form Pat Shaw pair of ELUSIVE EMPEROR and MAJESTIC MOMENTS and we may have a "race for the ages"."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 2, 4
1 11122 Affleck     M Rodd L Laxon 5 83 57.0 3.00
Last years dominant 2YO who has had his colours lowered at past two outings. Trialled brilliantly recently and the mile gives him a chance to make amends.
2 11311 Jimmy Rea     M Nunes M Walker 10 83 57.0 4.00
Has won five from last six, the only no-win being a placing over 1400m. Has a strong turn of foot and if he runs the mile will be hard to hold off.
3 21141 Spanish Bay     I Saifudin M Freedman 3 77 57.0 8.00
Beat AFFLECK last start. Very consistent and runs a strong 1400m. Should get the mile and will give a sight.
4 73211 A La Victory     Cw Brown M Freedman 14 73 57.0 8.00
Never runs a bad race. Failed at his only attempt at a mile though breeding suggests it would be his optimum trip. Will be in the finish
5 11131 Mr Spielberg     R Woodworth L Laxon 12 72 57.0 50
Honest trier who may be tested at this class over 1600m.
6 96026 Zululand     C Newitt M Freedman 4 72 57.0 33
Visor off. Only win was VRC Sires Produce. Has ability but may not yet be fully acclimatised to Singapore
7 32113 Majestic Moments     N Juglall P Shaw 13 71 57.0 14
Consistent and has won over a mile on the poly. Can be in the finish.
8 11125 Titanium     J Powell M Freedman 7 67 57.0 14
Blinkers on. Was disappointing last start but previous form was sound. Has won at the journey and should be strong late.
9 1911 Elusive Emperor     B Vorster P Shaw 6 66 57.0 14
In good form. Doesnt win by much but fights very hard. Will be handy throughout.
10 31114 Chase     App R Shafiq M Walker 11 65 57.0 14
Has no luck last outing being held up at a vital stage. Runs on very strongly and could finish better than most.
11 58111 Bravo Charlie     Kb Soo M Clements 8 63 57.0 25
Under-rated galloper who loves the mile and could make his presence felt.
12 12153 Smart Lad     M Esposito M Yusof 9 63 57.0 33
Ran on nicely when resuming. Distance suits but class could test.
13 06227 Masurao     App K A'isisuhairi H Takaoka 2 54 57.0 33
Will find these too good.
14 8145* Believe Yourself     A Munro H Takaoka 1 71 55.5 33
Group winner in Australia and 4th in the Golden Slipper. Excuses last start and could grow wings late.

 

RACE 8: REVOLTE 2009 STAKES CLASS 2 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "One of these rare Class 2 events - this one over 1200m on the poly. GHOST is In top form and with Manoel Nunes and the ace, is the one they have to chase down. SUPER WINNER is racing and trialling well, he is up in grade and while 1200m may test, will give a sight. VALEVOLE will find this easier than recent outings, he loves the poly and is well suited with the claim and a good gate. INDICIO is rarely far away, he has no weight, this distance suits and he will finish better than most. GOOD NEWS has been racing well on turf, he is better on poly and can be closing late. Of the others SUPER KENNY had issues last start and could improve and SUPERNOVA will enjoy the surface and may find this easier than recent outings."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 7, 9, 2
1 45878 Supernova     Cw Brown Rb Marsh 7 89 58.0 10
Recent efforts have been ordinary but likes this surface and may find this easier. Removal of blinkers may help.
2 63852 Valevole     App R Zawari-3 B Dean 2 87 57.0 6.00
Usually races well in these. Loves the poly and well suited with the claim and a good gate.
3 40499 Sir Lovesalot     J Powell Rb Marsh 9 84 55.5 33
Needs to improve on recent efforts.
4 81758 Super Kenny     B Vorster P Shaw 8 83 55.0 10
Raced wide and came back a roarer when resuming. Smart on his day and this grade/track suits. Watch for support.
5 52884 Astrostar     A Munro S Yeoh 11 81 54.0 20
Has a good polytrack record and could show up. Gate no help.
6 5*007 Rapido Star     M Esposito L Dragon 6 81 54.0 50
Could trouble these at best but has not shown up for a while.
7 21121 Ghost     M Nunes L Khoo 1 80 53.5 3.50
In top form and with Nunes and the ace the one they have to chase down.
8 8930* Hot Gold     C Newitt C Brown 4 79 53.0 33
Better on turf over longer.
9 11621 Super Winner     Kb Soo T Kieser 10 77 52.0 4.00
Racing and trialling well. Up in grade and 1200m could test but will give a sight.
10 44839 Indicio     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Burridge 3 75 51.0 6.50
Excuses last start (lame) an rarely far away. Has no weight, this distance suits and he will finish better than most.
11 12545 Good News     O Chavez Hw Tan 5 73 50.0 8.50
Has been racing well on turf. Better on poly and can be closing late.

 

RACE 9: THE HORNET 2008 CLASS 4 - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 22:40 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A Class 4 over 1200m on turf may give QUEEN'S SEVEN a chance to break through. The Japanese-bred has put in decent runs since being fitted with a tongue-tie and ran a bold race in similar company to just miss last start. Shafiq stays on and he should be prominent throughout. FREE HAPPY ran on strongly two starts back for Manoel Nunes in a similar event; he will be hard to hold out. The stablemate HARDCORE ROCK drops into easier company and can show up with the claim for Firdaus and the good gate added bonuses. MR FANTASTIC is not quite living up to his name but is rarely far away, his recent trial was good and he can figure in the finish. DEAUVILLE is resuming after a couple of disappointing efforts, he is suited this grade and his recent trial was solid, watch for support. Others that could show up include BLACK SNOW and ARES who will be improved from his first Singapore outing."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 12, 5, 1
1 31480 Deauville     App R Rueven-2 L Laxon 9 59 57.0 8.00
Resuming after a couple of disappointing efforts. Suited this grade and recent trial was solid. Watch for support.
2 74527 Irish Rebel     C Newitt M Walker 6 59 57.0 20
Resuming after a long break. Trialling nicely but might find these a bit sharp.
3 12004 Art Of War     E Aslam-1 Hw Tan 13 57 56.0 20
Improved effort on poly last start and is better suited on that surface.
4 73*80 Black Snow     App R Zawari-3 B Dean 3 57 56.0 12
Has disappointed at past couple. Usually honest at this level and could show up.
5 36645 Free Happy     M Nunes M Walker 5 57 56.0 4.00
Ran on strongly two starts back for Nunes in a similar event. Will be hard to hold out.
6 95576 Hardcore Rock     App Mm Firdaus-2 M Walker 1 56 55.5 12
Drops into easier company and can show up with the claim and good gate bonuses.
7 87600 Mr Magnus     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Gray 4 56 55.5 33
Resuming after failures over longer. Might find these too sharp.
8 7 Ares     M Rodd C Brown 14 55 55.0 16
Well back at Singapore debut but won a Maiden in UK at his trip. Watch for improvement.
9 34670 Bannister     App P Dellorto-3 S Gray 12 55 55.0 16
Recent trial was good but race form has been ordinary. Claim for in-form apprentice will help.
10 13603 Gadawon     J Powell S Baertschiger 10 55 55.0 16
Did well to place after working early last start. Value.
11 24272 Mr Fantastic     B Vorster P Shaw 7 55 55.0 8.00
Not quite living up to his name but rarely far away and can figure in the finish with nice recent trial a pointer.
12 88462 Queen's Seven     App R Shafiq-1 H Takaoka 8 53 54.0 4.00
Ran a bold race in similar company last start to just miss. Should be in the finish.
13 96670 Paterson Road     App J See-2 M Clements 2 52 53.5 33
These will go too fast.
14 21190 Happy Cat     O Chavez Zl Mok 11 46 50.5 33
Wants easier.

 

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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