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Section sponsored by - Singapore Turf Club Posted 2015-05-16 09:11:27  
PREVIEW SINGAPORE Sunday 17 May 2015

 

The big day has arrived.

 

So without further adieu;

 

The KrisFlyer:

 

While the crowd will be cheering for the locals and the romantics for a LUCKY NINE three-peat, AEROVELOCITY is extremely hard to beat in the 2015 KrisFlyer Sprint. The rising star of the Hong Kong sprinting ranks, AEROVELOCITY showed he is more than up to being considered world class when he won in March in the tough school that is Japan Group 1 racing. While not racing since that win, he has trialed well back in Hong Kong and by all reports has travelled very well to Singapore. And while he can find trouble in races - most notable when poleaxed in the Jockey Club Sprint - he should have no trouble in this smallish field to show his best which is easily good enough to win. And while respecting his compatriots in LUCKY NINE and RICH TAPESTRY, it may be the local brigade that tests him. ZAC SPIRIT was well thought of last year in this race before uncharacteristically sweating up badly before the start. He still managed to place but wasn't at his best and Cliff Brown and his team will be looking to make amends on Sunday. KIWI KARMA is another local that appeals. As a 3YO filly she gets in with 54kg and given she will show them a clean pair of high heels early, a cheeky run and a result aren't beyond her. Of the rest, EMPEROR MAX had his issues late last year but returned with a big run in the Lion City Cup and did place in this race last year. EL PADRINO will be the local swooper and has risen to the big occasions so pay to keep him safe with the Bahrain sprinter, HOTOTO and another local contender in MAGNETO really needing to having good days to consider. So cheer on the locals but get in line if you back AEROVELOCITY.

 

The Singapore Airlines International Cup:

 

The big race is upon us and for the first time in many a year it will pay not to put a line through any of the horses. With that in mind some pro's and con's from the top to the bottom might be the way to proceed so we start with MILITARY ATTACK who won this race two years ago when giving John Moore his first international Group 1 winner away from Hong Kong. He placed in this race last year as the odds on pop and while he has not be at his best of late, he must be respected under the watchful eye of trainer Caspar Fownes. DAN EXCEL won this race last year and a recent good run in HK suggests he is back in the type of form that has him probably starting favourite. MEINER FROST is the only Japanese entrant and comes into this with winning form. Runners from Japan always garner respect and if he is in a winning position on straightening, he is hard to beat. SMOKING SUN split the HK pair in this race last year and that second placing has him under notice. However, his recent form has been patchy and he does tend to get back in races so he will need the race run to suit. The first local to look at is JOHNNY GUITAR who struggled in this race last year and is a question mark at the trip. In his favour is Joao Moreira but he may need more than just magic. His stablemate QUECHUA looks a better option. In fact the Gold Cup winner will race handy throughout and a podium finish would not surprise. The little bulldog STEPITUP is another local that could easily finish in the first three and it is hard to fault his preparation that includes a last start win this trip in the QEII Cup. Another Shaw runner in the former Argentinian COOPTADO is a risk given his Dubai form but reports from the stable have been positive. FREE PORT LUX is the French representative and while it's hard to line up his form (this is his first trip outside France), he hails from the astute Freddie Head stables so pay to keep safe. SLEW OF LODE will set the pace and could stay on for exotics while WILD GEESE returned to form last start and is yet another who could sneak into top four calculations. So an even field but the Japanese are a force so MEINER FROST the top pick and last years winner, DAN EXCEL, the one he might have to pass late to win.

 

Best Bets; (FRAAJILISTIC race 5, win), (FAALTLESS race 8, each-way) and (MINGS MAN race 4, value).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 8 (1, 3, 4 and 5), race 9 (2), race 10 (2, 3, 6 and 7), race 11 (2, 3, 10, 11 and 15).

 

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 3: SINGAPORE AIRLINES BOEING 727 STAKES CLASS 4 - 1600M COURSE A (LC) TIME: 16:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Tough race made even tougher with all the top jockeys on solid mounts. The local top hoop, Manny Nunes, is on BREMNER and while the former UK winner has yet to salute in Singapore, he looks due and must go close. Before Nunes there was another Brazilian called Moreira and his mount BOB looks a solid hope as well. Throw top Aussie hoop Corey Brown into the mix on INVICTUS, fellow Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michael Rodd on LAUGHING GRAVY and don't forget Brett Prebble on the emergency RED SAPPHIRE. Other winning hopes include BILLY BRITAIN, KNIGHT SPIRIT (value), HIGH TROJA (value) and two last start maiden winners in DAVINCI and WELL DONE. Tough race."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 6, 2, 3
1 32865 Billy Britain     App R Rueven-2 S Gray 11 61 57.5 20
Not a mile away last start with blinkers added and appreciates the company and claim.
2 16224 Bob     J Moreira L Laxon 12 61 57.5 5.00
Ready to win again and goes close with luck from awkward draw.
3 02316 Invictus     Cw Brown S Burridge 3 61 57.5 5.00
Excuses not to go extremely close last start and gives this a real shake.
4 45*06 Knight Spirit     Th Koh-2 D Koh 6 60 57.0 33
Another with excuses last start not to finish closer and recent win in this company/trip. Value.
5 77906 Seasons Echo     App Lq Kek-4 D Hill 13 60 57.0 50
Wil improve with each run this preparation and can include at long odds.
6 372 Bremner     M Nunes M Walker 7 58 56.0 4.00
Looks ready to break his Singapore duck and the mile is perfect.
7 78274 High Troja     App T Rehaizat-2 M Yusof 5 57 55.5 33
Consistent, back up to the mile looks a good move and will be value.
8 55616 Thebuzzdownunder     E Aslam-1 B Dean 8 57 55.5 33
Will be competitive but place claims look best in this field.
9 31 Davinci     C Newitt M Freedman 14 56 55.0 6.00
Gets blinkers as he steps up from maiden company but win good enough to follow.
10 33 Laughing Gravy     M Rodd C Brown 16 56 55.0 12
Drawn badly but should go forward and be prominent throughout.
11 4*252 Military Alliance     Z Purton M Freedman 2 55 54.5 12
Will find this tougher than KSD company but in the mix.
12 25241 Well Done     N Juglall D Kok 1 54 54.0 12
Another last start maiden winner who looks up to the task on good win.
13 *0323 Orion     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Gray 10 48 51.0 20
Consistent maiden who gets blinkers first-time and could offer a knock-out blow at odds.
14 06666 Yourstokeep     I Saifudin M Yusof 15 46 50.0 100
Needs easier.
15 32247 Red Sapphire E1   B Prebble L Laxon 4 55 54.5 20
Yet to run a bad race and Prebble from gate 4 wont hurt.
16 0*190 Piasau Garden E2   Unfixed L Dragon 9 55 54.5 100
Tough to follow and should need easier.

 

RACE 4: SINGAPORE AIRLINES BOEING 757 STAKES NOVICE (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE A (LC) TIME: 16:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "It's only early in the day but the battle between two Brazilian aces in Nunes and Moreira continues in this Novice with the pair on leading hopes FAMOUS ARTIST and DIVIDED HOUSE respectively. Both won extremely well last start but it was probably FAMOUS ARTIST that impressed the most with a five-length drubbing of his rivals. That was over 1000m but given the horse he beat won at his next start, the form should hold up. DIVIDED HOUSE does get a barrier advantage and that could count for plenty in what is a very good field. Of the others, MINGS MAN looks up to this and looks well-placed with a 2kg Zuriman claim and throw the blanket over the likes of MILLION ROUND (with winning hoop HK Cheng back-on), GREAT SUN and LIZAZ (just to name a few)."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 3, 11, 1
1 52312 Mings Man     App Z Zuriman-2 Rb Marsh 12 61 58.0 8.00
Backed up strong maiden win with excellent placing in good company. Can win this.
2 3**22 Racer King     Th Koh-2 T Kieser 6 57 56.5 12
Very honest handicapper who looks well enough placed with claim to go close.
3 1 Famous Artist     M Nunes D Koh 14 56 56.5 3.50
Bolted in on debut and has to be a huge winning show on that effort.
4 14 Million Round     Hk Cheng-1 Zl Mok 4 56 56.5 20
Showed enough last start similar affair to follow with winning rider back on.
5 17 Morales     App K A'isisuhairi-1 S Burridge 7 56 56.5 20
Returned not striding last start so pay to ignore and consider on good debut win.
6 214** Great Sun     C Newitt M Freedman 13 55 56.5 10
Promising type resuming and will give this a shake fresh.
7 4133 Lim's Greeting     O Chavez S Burridge 11 55 56.5 20
Resuming but looks up to winning a race like this.
8 146 Lizaz     Cw Brown S Gray 1 55 56.5 10
Excuses when disappointing with support last start so consider with gate 1 a bonus.
9 32179 Higher Soul     A Munro H Takaoka 9 53 56.5 33
Improves with a run under her belt and will be value.
10 30*51 Po'de Ouro     M Rodd B Dean 10 51 56.5 20
Broke through for maiden win last start but this is tougher.
11 21* Divided House     J Moreira C Brown 5 54 55.0 3.50
Another strong last start maiden winner who commands respect.
12 17*5 Helen     B Prebble L Laxon 3 53 55.0 20
Not far away first-up after spell and improves for the outing. Each-way.
13 0 Wyndham     App Tk Barnabas-4 J O'hara 2 0 55.0 200
No.
14 6 Lucky Coin     B Vorster B Dean 8 50 53.5 100
Wait for longer.

 

RACE 5: SINGAPORE AIRLINES AIRBUS 310 STAKES KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1400M COURSE A (LC) TIME: 17:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "An open KSC over 1400m with plenty of chances. FRAAJALISTIC has won once and been very close up at his past five outings. He also gets Joao Moreira to help make a difference. EAGLE STORM is very consistent and should run his usual honest race with John Powell retaining the mount. TWICKENHAM is never far away and loves this distance; the 2kg claim will help against the other major contenders. ALPHA CENTAURI disappointed last start but may be better suited this trip whist REACH FOR THE SUN has never won on turf but has placed at all seven outings including his most recent over 1200m. The Cliff Brown pair of THESE STREETS and GOLD RUN are capable of showing up at this journey whilst PINT SIZED PRINCE continues to amaze and cannot be discounted."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 3, 1
1 718*3 Eagle Storm     J Powell B Dean 11 74 58.0 6.00
Consistent and will be in the finish.
2 22122 Fraajilistic     J Moreira M Freedman 10 74 58.0 3.50
Has won once and been close up at past five outings. Gets Moreira to make the difference.
3 14123 Twickenham     App R Rueven-2 S Gray 8 74 58.0 4.50
Loves this trip, in top form and the 2kg claim will help against the top two.
4 22118 Alpha Centauri     M Nunes M Walker 15 73 58.0 10
Disappointed last start but may be better suited this trip.
5 3*332 Reach For The Sun     R Woodworth D Koh 5 73 58.0 10
Finds it hard to win on turf but close last start and should be in the finish.
6 23039 These Streets     B Prebble C Brown 14 71 58.0 20
Excuses last start so pay to forget and follow each-way on best form.
7 0708* Tom     Cw Brown L Laxon 6 69 56.5 33
Plenty of excuses last start and this distance suits.
8 62766 Cordoba     B Vorster D Hill 1 68 56.5 16
Resuming. Trialling well but need to be at his best in this field.
9 44180 Smart Idea     M Rodd Rb Marsh 3 68 56.5 16
Will be improved by recent outings. Surface and distance suit. Could show up.
10 49034 Gold Run     App R Shafiq-1 C Brown 12 65 56.5 12
Will find this easier than last outing. Class and distance suit.
11 *1198 Platoon     A Munro Hw Tan 2 64 55.0 33
Blinkers off. Disappointed last start and may be tested here.
12 461*1 Pint Sized Prince     N Juglall L Dragon 16 63 55.0 20
Racing in career best form. Up in grade and poorly drawn but should be running on late.
13 175*7 Warpath     M Kellady S Baertschiger 9 62 55.0 20
Will find this easier than last outing and 1400m looks ideal.
14 08467 Farrand     Th Koh-2 D Kok 7 49 50.5 100
Wants easier.
15 *2330 Nation Theatre E1   Unfixed S Burridge 13 61 55.0 50
Distanced last start and best form is on poly.
16 69299 Xavio E2   Unfixed S Gray 4 51 52.0 50
Form not good enough.

 

RACE 6: SINGAPORE AIRLINES AIRBUS 340 STAKES KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1800M COURSE A (LC) TIME: 17:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A KSC over 1800m and the Moreira-Laxon combination could be poised to strike with IDEAL GUIDE who gets in the right class over a suitable distance. KATE’S KEEPER won at his only attempt at 1800m; he has been racing well and Zac Purton should give him every chance. MIGHTY WARRIOR has been showing considerable promise and while he is up in grade, being by Savabeel the distance should suit. SEBROSE has been racing well and whilst also up in grade has Manoel Nunes and should be prominent throughout. WORLD WAR has placed at 1800m and with Brett Prebble up from a good gate could be right in the finish. OM is on trial at the trip but has always suggested this distance could suit. Of the Takaoka pair DANGER ZONE will enjoy the drop in grade and MUSKETEER the increase in distance and possibly, the Japanese rider."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 6, 11
1 54431 Ideal Guide     J Moreira L Laxon 5 77 59.5 4.00
Won well last start and suited this grade and distance. Will be hard to beat with Moreira up.
2 88179 Magical Talent     B Vorster L Laxon 7 76 59.5 33
Not the most reliable but capable of a good performance. Can show up this trip.
3 54997 Valbuena     M Rodd L Laxon 9 73 58.0 33
Has been disappointing but this grade and distance suit. Can make his presence felt.
4 41936 Om     App R Zawari-3 M Walker 14 71 58.0 20
Unknown at this distance but gives the impression it may suit. Can find trouble but should be running on late.
5 03106 World War     B Prebble L Khoo 3 70 58.0 6.00
Placed at only attempt at this trip. Should be prominent throughout.
6 13842 Kate's Keeper     Z Purton S Gray 2 69 56.5 6.00
Won at only attempt at the journey. Racing well and should be hard to beat.
7 12418 Powernova     M Esposito Rb Marsh 11 69 56.5 20
Won over 1600m two starts back. This is harder and on trial at the journey.
8 00767 Fatkid     App R Rueven-2 T Kieser 12 68 56.5 33
Needs to improve on recent form.
9 00088 Musketeer     M Matsuoka H Takaoka 13 68 56.5 25
Needs to improve but may appreciate this class, surface and distance.
10 81656 Danger Zone     App R Shafiq-1 H Takaoka 10 66 56.5 25
Will appreciate the drop in class. Has won at this trip and can show up.
11 1211 Mighty Warrior     Cw Brown M Freedman 8 66 56.5 6.00
Promising middle distance horse. Up in grade but racing well and should be suited this distance.
12 21*14 Sebrose     M Nunes M Walker 1 66 56.5 6.00
Racing very well. Up in class and distance but should get a gun run throughout.
13 79572 Tequila Shot     N Juglall P Shaw 4 59 53.5 14
Put in his best effort since arriving in Singapore last start. Suited here and should improve further.
14 26 Zeus     A Munro C Brown 6 59 53.5 25
Disappointed last outing after a good Singapore debut. May find this distance more suitable.

 

RACE 7: SINGAPORE AIRLINES BOEING 777 STAKES OPEN STAKES (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (CW) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1600M COURSE A (LC) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "A good Open Class stakes race over a mile. Joao Moreira takes over on GOODMAN who disappointed last start but he does have a touch of class and can quickly atone. He should be prominent throughout which is in his favour. BORN TO FLY is very honest and with John Powell to ride him again should be well positioned throughout and finish off strongly. Pat Shaw has a strong hand and EMPEROR’S BANQUEST will find this easier than recent outings while the stablemates IN FACT and ALEXANDRA PALACE are also capable of making their presence felt. The American mare MY OPTION can improve and the Japanese mare GOLD RUTILE will run her usual honest race. The Bruce Marsh pair BOURBON GOLDMAN and CHEETAH ON FIRE should be running home strongly late."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 1, 10
1 53161 Born To Fly     J Powell S Gray 7 102 57.0 4.00
Won well over 1400m last start and John Powell stays aboard. Very consistent and runs a strong mile. Hard to beat.
2 26317 Goodman     J Moreira L Laxon 12 104 56.5 3.50
Disappointed last start but gets Joao Moreira. Distance suits and he can make amends.
3 71363 El Milagro     M Kellady S Baertschiger 13 102 55.0 16
Blinkers off. Yet to win beyond 1400m but has placed at 1600m and bold run expected.
4 15772 One Rar     M Rodd S Baertschiger 9 93 55.0 20
Better on poly over longer but has enough turf form to warrant some consideration.
5 42155 Emperor's Banquet     N Juglall P Shaw 3 97 54.0 6.00
Will find this easier than recent outings and should be prominent throughout from the good gate.
6 03547 Martin     I Saifudin L Laxon 4 89 53.5 33
Has been struggling for a while but only recent placing was this grade and trip.
7 42214 In Fact     B Vorster P Shaw 8 83 52.5 12
Very consistent and rarely far away. Class tests but will run an honest race.
8 53657 My Option     Cw Brown M Freedman 2 89 52.0 20
Tongue tie on. American mare who could improve on most recent effort. Best US runs have been on dirt.
9 42322 Bourbon Goldman     M Nunes Rb Marsh 10 84 52.0 10
Very consistent and will be running on late with just 52kg.
10 32482 Gold Rutile     A Munro H Takaoka 1 89 51.5 10
Honest mare who will get a good run throughout and be in the finish.
11 00558 City Lad     Kb Soo D Koh 5 84 51.5 33
Blinkers off and this distance suits but has been out of form for a long time.
12 01648 Alexandra Palace     App Mm Firdaus P Shaw 6 82 51.5 25
Will enjoy being back on turf and can show up.
13 12347 Cheetah On Fire     App Z Zuriman Rb Marsh 11 92 51.0 20
Will have benefited from recent outing and should be running on late.

 

RACE 8: SINGAPORE AIRLINES AIRBUS 380 STAKES KRANJI STAKES A (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE A (SC) TIME: 18:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "A Kranji Stakes A over 1200m gives a few that have been battling in harder company or over different distances a chance. FAALTLESS is a strong sprinter who will find this to his liking with a handy 2kg claim; he will be in the finish. HUKA FALLS best form is on the poly but he has won seven times at this trip and will find this easier than the Lion City Cup; he can give a sight. TRUDEAU is coming back to his optimum trip after being tried over all sorts of distances; he can make his presence felt. Of the others GOLDEN SAND STEED has Moreira but his best distance is 1100m on poly, RED BEARD has ability but many issues and the stablemate FLAK JACKET can go very fast with no weight."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 3, 1, 4
1 79653 Huka Falls     T Berry L Laxon 2 102 58.0 3.50
Best form is on poly but has won seven times at this trip and will find this easier than Lion City Cup. Can give a sight.
2 42481 Cavallo     S John Zl Mok 9 101 58.0 12
Bobs up when least expected but best form is on poly.
3 *1216 Faaltless     App Z Zuriman-2 S Baertschiger 8 100 58.0 3.00
Strong sprinter who will find this to his liking with a handy 2kg claim. Will be in the finish.
4 07329 Trudeau     M Rodd Rb Marsh 4 99 56.5 4.50
Coming back to his optimum trip after being tried over all sorts of distances. Can make his presence felt.
5 42336 Golden Sand Steed     J Moreira M Walker 6 94 55.0 5.00
Has Moreira but best distance is 1100m on poly.
6 56850 Red Beard     J Powell S Baertschiger 1 92 55.0 20
Resuming. Has had respiratory issues but is good when right. Watch market.
7 14605 Happy Money     App R Shafiq-1 Hw Tan 3 90 55.0 33
Yet to place in two turf outings. Better on poly.
8 28104 Hypernova     M Nunes Rb Marsh 5 87 53.5 20
Runs on but best form is on poly.
9 120*2 Flak Jacket     M Kellady S Baertschiger 7 77 50.5 20
Speedy. Can give a sight with no weight but class may test.

 

RACE 9: KRISFLYER INTERNATIONAL SPRINT (INT'L G1) (4TH LEG OF GLOBAL SPRINT CHALLENGE) (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (SET WEIGHTS) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1200M COURSE A (SC) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$1000000

Larry says, "While the crowd will be cheering for the locals and the romantics for a LUCKY NINE three-peat, AEROVELOCITY is extremely hard to beat in the 2015 KrisFlyer Sprint. The rising star of the Hong Kong sprinting ranks, AEROVELOCITY showed he is more than up to being considered world class when he won in March in the tough school that is Japan Group 1 racing. While not racing since that win, he has trialed well back in Hong Kong and by all reports has travelled very well to Singapore. And while he can find trouble in races - most notable when poleaxed in the Jockey Club Sprint - he should have no trouble in this smallish field to show his best which is easily good enough to win. And while respecting his compatriots in LUCKY NINE and RICH TAPESTRY, it may be the local brigade that tests him. ZAC SPIRIT was well thought of last year in this race before uncharacteristically sweating up badly before the start. He still managed to place but wasn't at his best and Cliff Brown and his team will be looking to make amends on Sunday. KIWI KARMA is another local that appeals. As a 3YO filly she gets in with 54kg and given she will show them a clean pair of high heels early, a cheeky run and a result aren't beyond her. Of the rest, EMPEROR MAX had his issues late last year but returned with a big run in the Lion City Cup and did place in this race last year. EL PADRINO will be the local swooper and has risen to the big occasions so pay to keep him safe with the Bahrain sprinter, HOTOTO and another local contender in MAGNETO really needing to having good days to consider. So cheer on the locals but get in line if you back AEROVELOCITY."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 5, 9
1 50309 Lucky Nine     B Prebble C Fownes 0 120 57.0 12
Loves this race winning last two instalments but has only placed once in five starts since 2014 win.
2 10121 Aerovelocity     Z Purton P O'sullivan 0 118 57.0 1.80
Star Hong Kong sprinter who showed his international class by winning in Japan last start. Very hard to beat.
3 28103 Rich Tapestry     O Doleuze M Chang 0 116 57.0 12
Hails from HK but recent travels have seen wins in the US and a last start placing in Dubai. Respect.
4 48*14 El Padrino     O Chavez Hw Tan 0 115 57.0 20
Not the best of the local brigade but will be suited by a cracking pace with best work expected late.
5 33112 Zac Spirit     J Moreira C Brown 0 115 57.0 4.00
Got worked up prior to this race last year when well in the betting and the finish. Goes close.
6 12123 Emperor Max     Cw Brown S Gray 0 114 57.0 10
Had an issue or two but runner-up this race last year and could easily show up on best form.
7 32177 Magneto     N Juglall P Shaw 0 114 57.0 33
Looks outclassed at WFA Group 1 level.
8 36120 Hototo     L Morris F Nass 0 112 57.0 50
Struggled at Group level last start in the Al Quoz Sprint and would have to be having a day out.
9 *1114 Kiwi Karma     M Nunes M Clements 0 112 54.0 8.00
Will give a sight with 54kg and could cause an upset if left alone out front.

 

RACE 10: SINGAPORE AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL CUP (INT'L G1) (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (SET WEIGHTS) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 2000M COURSE A (SC) TIME: 20:40 PRIZE MONEY: S$3000000

Larry says, "The big race is upon us and for the first time in many a year it will pay not to put a line through any of the horses. With that in mind some pro's and con's from the top to the bottom might be the way to proceed so we start with MILITARY ATTACK who won this race two years ago when giving John Moore his first international Group 1 winner away from Hong Kong. He placed in this race last year as the odds on pop and while he has not be at his best of late, he must be respected under the watchful eye of trainer Caspar Fownes. DAN EXCEL won this race last year and a recent good run in HK suggests he is back in the type of form that has him probably starting favourite. MEINER FROST is the only Japanese entrant and comes into this with winning form. Runners from Japan always garner respect and if he is in a winning position on straightening, he is hard to beat. SMOKING SUN split the HK pair in this race last year and that second placing has him under notice. However, his recent form has been patchy and he does tend to get back in races so he will need the race run to suit. The first local to look at is JOHNNY GUITAR who struggled in this race last year and is a question mark at the trip. In his favour is Joao Moreira but he may need more than just magic. His stablemate QUECHUA looks a better option. In fact the Gold Cup winner will race handy throughout and a podium finish would not surprise. The little bulldog STEPITUP is another local that could easily finish in the first three and it is hard to fault his preparation that includes a last start win this trip in the QEII Cup. Another Shaw runner in the former Argentinian COOPTADO is a risk given his Dubai form but reports from the stable have been positive. FREE PORT LUX is the French representative and while it's hard to line up his form (this is his first trip outside France), he hails from the astute Freddie Head stables so pay to keep safe. SLEW OF LODE will set the pace and could stay on for exotics while WILD GEESE returned to form last start and is yet another who could sneak into top four calculations. So an even field but the Japanese are a force so MEINER FROST the top pick and last years winner, DAN EXCEL, the one he might have to pass late to win."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 3, 2, 7
1 12247 Military Attack (ire)     Z Purton C Fownes 0 123 57.0 6.00
Unplaced two runs in 2015 but too good not to think he plays a part in this finish if on-song.
2 19843 Dan Excel     T Berry J Moore 0 119 57.0 3.00
Defending champion who showed a return to form last start in HK and will be hard to pass late.
3 76441 Meiner Frost     M Matsuoka N Takagi 0 115 57.0 4.00
Japanese raider who comes into this in winning form and will have admirers.
4 26280 Smoking Sun     S Pasquier P Bary 0 115 57.0 8.00
Has raced in the US, France and HK since placing in this race last year. Has to be considered.
5 65143 Johnny Guitar     J Moreira P Shaw 0 114 57.0 20
Query at the trip but should be thereabouts throughout.
6 11322 Quechua     Cw Brown P Shaw 0 114 57.0 12
Looks a leading Singapore hope and expect very bold run.
7 38231 Stepitup     M Nunes L Laxon 0 114 57.0 12
Enjoyed an excellent preparation and might just give the locals something to cheer about.
8 51650 Cooptado     B Vorster P Shaw 0 113 57.0 20
Struggled in top Dubai company but has since been gelded and settled in very well to Singapore. Keep safe.
9 42105 Free Port Lux     M Barzalona F Head 0 112 57.0 12
French 4YO who won three starts back this trip and could be the value international runner.
10 4*118 Slew Of Lode     N Juglall P Shaw 0 112 57.0 50
Recent winning form on the Poly and tested in this company.
11 00664 Wild Geese     C Newitt S Burridge 0 112 57.0 20
Turned around some ordinary form with a close-up fourth in the QEII and will add value to exotics.

 

RACE 11: SINGAPORE AIRLINES AIRBUS 330 STAKES CLASS 3 - 1200M COURSE A (SC) TIME: 21:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A strange Class 3 over 1200m on the turf closes the International Day. Several of these are resuming after breaks and many are better on the poly. RISE ‘N’ SHINE showed plenty last preparation but has had nearly a year off. His best form is over longer but he has enough talent to show up fresh. The stablemate ASPEN is also resuming with a tongue tie on, he has won at KSC level but might want longer. GOBI RANGER has been freshened after running in much better company than this; he was a good Ellerslie winner in NZ and could show up fresh. RISING EMPIRE has rediscovered his 2YO form and is shooting for a hat-trick; he should be right in the finish. BLACK FURY just missed last start on this surface and is well weighted with the benefit of the ace draw; he should be prominent throughout. SHIPPING FORECAST is trialling nicely and could show up fresh from a good gate while GOLDEN CURL and MEDIA CAPTAIN are honest conveyances and will do their best. There a number of good poly horses such as LASER STORM and PURE TACTICS having a run on turf so take on trust. STIRLING is the first emergency, he gets winkers and Moreira, and will be hard to beat if he gets a run."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 15, 2, 10
1 17515 Aspen     App R Zawari-3 M Walker 4 71 57.0 10
Resuming. Tongue tie on. Has won at KSC level but best form is at 1400m. Might find these a bit sharp but should be closing late.
2 12114 Rise 'n' Shine     M Nunes M Walker 7 71 57.0 4.00
Showed plenty last preparation but has had nearly a year off. Best form is over longer but could show up fresh. Watch for support.
3 1358 Gobi Ranger     M Rodd S Burridge 11 70 56.5 5.00
Has been freshened after running in much better company than this. Was a good Ellerslie winner in NZ and could show up fresh. Watch market.
4 44411 Golden Curl     App R Rueven-2 S Gray 10 69 56.0 12
Won a KSC last start after having spent most of his career in Class 4. Can show up.
5 21577 Laser Storm     App R Shafiq-1 Hw Tan 15 69 56.0 20
Very good on poly but yet to place in four turf outings.
6 114*3 Pure Tactics     O Chavez Hk Tan 3 69 56.0 20
Trialled well recently but only wins are on poly.
7 16619 Media Captain     B Vorster C Brown 9 68 55.5 20
Couldnt lead last start but if allowed to roll can give a sight.
8 *770* Ruapehu     T Berry L Laxon 6 67 55.0 33
Found 1400m too much last start. Best form has been on poly but Tommy Berry could help.
9 *6241 Wimbledon     Cw Brown M Freedman 8 66 54.5 14
Scored first turf win in Class 4 over this trip last start. Can show up.
10 2112* Black Fury     A Munro T Kieser 1 65 54.0 14
Meets MEDIA CAPTAIN 1.5kg better for being beaten an inch. Yet to win on turf but should give a sight from the ace.
11 6311* Rising Empire     Th Koh-2 D Koh 14 65 54.0 5.50
Showing the form he had as a 2YO. Going for a hat-trick and should be in the finish.
12 502** Shipping Forecast     C Newitt C Brown 2 65 54.0 14
Blinkers off. Best form has been on poly but distance suits and can show up from the gate.
13 76900 Hammer Down     App A Feiruz-3 Rb Marsh 13 63 53.0 20
Getting down in the ratings but needs to improve.
14 12610 Lign Em Up     M Kellady S Baertschiger 16 63 53.0 25
Has speed but best form is on poly.
15 15134 Stirling E1   J Moreira L Laxon 12 67 55.0 4.00
Winkers and Moreira. Goes well this class and distance. Will be hard to beat if he gets a run.
16 *7047 Philanthropist E2   Unfixed Zl Mok 5 67 55.0 33
Needs to improve.

 

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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