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Posted 2016-02-05 12:02:47  
Preview Singapore Tuesday 9 February 2016

 

The Year of the Monkey is upon us and trainer Pat Shaw for one will be hoping his good fortune continues on from the start of the calendar New Year.

In fact Shaw has had a terrific few months that included another Singapore Gold Cup with COOPTADO and of course the New Year Cup – a race he has made his own - with PERFECT P.

Both these horses will have a big say in today’s feature – The Fortune Bowl over 2000m – but remarkably they have another four stable-mates to battle against with Shaw having an incredible six runners in the 10 horse field.

And when you consider that the 2014 Gold Cup and 2016 Derby winner in QUECHUA is one of those four and the consistent EMPEROR’S BANQUET another, Shaw could easily have not only the first three across the line but the first six!

His other two runners are MAJESTIC MOMENTS and POWER PLAY – both last start winners – and with a trainers strike rate of 23.40% in 2016, Shaw is the trainer to follow.

Gong Xi Fa Cai and good luck!

Best Bets: (KATAGA race 10, win), (PERFECT P race 9, win) and (GREENBACK race 8, value).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 8 (2, 5, 6, 9, 11 and 12), race 9 (1, 2 and 4), race 10 (2, 4 and 13), race 11 (1, 2, 3, 5, 10 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 5: MACAU JOCKEY CLUB TROPHY KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1600M COURSE B (SC) (TURF) TIME: 14:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A KSC without a great deal of depth. WINNING CAUSE is very consistent and in good form. He is up to the grade, likes this distance and will be hard to hold out. BRING MONEY HOME is also in good form and just missed in this class last start; he is awkwardly drawn but goes best when ridden forward. The blinkers come off WELL DONE who ran on well last start and is suited this distance and M Nunes should have him closing late. They look better than the rest but GOLDEN CURL gets a claim, has won at the distance and rarely runs a bad race, POLE PARADISE is a similar honest one, IDYLLIC SCENERY likes the distance and whilst it may be a bit short, KAI POWER could be motoring home late."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 3, 6
1 11211 Winning Cause     B Vorster P Shaw 6 74 58.0 3.30
In spanking form. Likes this distance and will be hard to hold out.
2 *5145 Golden Curl     App I Amirul-3 S Gray 7 72 58.0 7.00
Rarely runs a bad race and has won at the distance. Claim helps,
3 22112 Bring Money Home     M Rodd Hk Tan 11 70 58.0 4.00
In good form and just missed in this class last start. Awkwardly drawn but goes best when ridden forward.
4 31176 Idyllic Scenery     Cw Brown M Walker 9 66 56.5 12
Races well at this distance but may want easier.
5 1*493 Kai Power     App R Zawari-2 B Dean 10 66 56.5 16
Blinkers to winkers. Runs on but better over longer in Class 4.
6 54*13 Well Done     M Nunes D Kok 2 66 56.5 4.00
Blinkers off. Ran on well last start and is suited this distance. Runs on and should be closing late.
7 *4514 Pole Paradise     E Chaves Zl Mok 8 62 55.0 12
Rarely runs a bad race but better in Class 4.
8 0 Air Force One     K Fujii S Burridge 3 56 53.5 33
Pacifiers off. Well back at Singapore debut. Tested.
9 *8620 Bob     App R Rueven-2 L Laxon 5 56 53.5 25
Suited this distance but wants easier.
10 14110 Silent Arrow     App Ck Ng-4 S Lam 4 53 52.0 33
Resuming and tested in this Grade.
11 16459 Verglatica     K A'isisuhairi S Burridge 1 52 52.0 50
Can find easier and only wins have been on poly.

 

RACE 6: WEALTH & PROSPERITY STAKES KRANJI STAKES D (2) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE B (SC) (TURF) TIME: 15:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "An open KSD affair over 1200m. STIRLING has been struggling to win in Class 4 on the poly but he is down in grade, has won on turf and has Manoel Nunes. Yes, he has drawn wide but he really should win races like this. FAST EDITION is resuming, he has had a quiet trial and is suited this class and distance; he could show up fresh - watch the market. KING OF THIEVES may be value, he won a Maiden on turf two starts back and whilst this is harder he should get a good run throughout. WHITE COFFEE is a veteran suited in this grade who ran on well before hitting a dead-end last start; he handles turf and has won four times at this trip so could show up. SOON YI is suited this class and distance, has won on turf and is usually thereabouts."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 3, 6
1 42358 Stirling     M Nunes L Laxon 15 55 58.0 5.00
Has been struggling to win in Class 4 on poly. Down in grade and has won on turf but gate no help.
2 *8187 My Reach     I Azhar D Koh 13 54 58.0 16
Has battled in this Grade since Maiden poly win. Having first turf outing.
3 72644 Fast Edition     K A'isisuhairi S Burridge 11 53 58.0 5.00
Resuming. Suited this class and distance. Had a quiet trial and could show up fresh. Watch market.
4 58707 Maple Star     App I Amirul-3 S Gray 12 53 58.0 16
Has been struggling on poly.
5 56543 Savage Storm     App Mm Firdaus-2 Zl Mok 1 52 58.0 16
Very consistent at this level on poly but yet to win on turf. Will be handy throughout.
6 45*17 King Of Thieves     E Chaves L Khoo 2 50 56.5 8.00
Won Maiden on turf two starts back. This is harder but should get a good run throughout.
7 7*245 Soon Yi     Th Koh-2 Hw Tan 9 50 56.5 8.00
Suited this class and distance. Is usually thereabouts and has won on turf but best form is on poly.
8 09964 White Coffee     O Chavez Hw Tan 10 50 56.5 6.00
Veteran suited in this grade who ran on well before hitting a dead-end last start. Handles turf and has won four times at this trip. Could show up.
9 9260* Natural Nice     D Beasley L Laxon 7 48 56.5 16
Hasn't won for a long time. Take on trust.
10 89*79 Seasons Echo     App Cc Wong-2 D Hill 14 48 56.5 25
Resuming and better over longer.
11 *9*90 Kaiser Bright     K Fujii H Takaoka 3 46 56.5 16
Recent form poor. Prefers this surface but improvement required.
12 *6*11 Time After Time     S Sam D Hill 8 46 56.5 14
Racing very well in weaker company on poly. Keep safe.
13 56369 Lucky Command     Cw Brown M Freedman 6 45 55.0 33
Maiden who placed this distance three starts back. Can find easier.
14 71667 Gallant Heights     App M Jailani-4 J O'hara 5 38 53.5 33
Wants Class 5 and longer.
15 7*000 Good Loouken E1   Unfixed L Dragon 4 37 53.5 50
Tested.

 

RACE 7: ABUNDANCE STAKES CLASS 3 - 1200M COURSE B (SC) (TURF) TIME: 16:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A Class 3 over 1200m and hard to go pass NINETEYSEVEN GOLD who is in top form and won in this grade last start. The 4YO carries the same weight and with Harry Kassim staying aboard, will be hard to beat again. WHITE HUNTER is the interesting runner, he won a Class 4 last start and is a progressive sort who won at Sandown and placed in good company in Victoria; with Corey Brown up he should race well. Steven Burridge has a good hand with three runners, LIM'S RALLY has been very consistent and should get a good run throughout; LIM'S SHOWCASE disappointed last start but could make amends and GOLD PEREGRINE is resuming after a good trial and showing form last preparation. RED DAWN also goes well fresh and trialled well recently. DIVIDED HOUSE is very consistent but finds it hard to win; she will be running on late. In a strong race FORTUNE WINNER, ROYAL FORTUNE and LUCKY GIANT could show up."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 5, 11, 1
1 22*72 Lim's Rally     Kb Soo S Burridge 3 74 57.0 5.00
Blinkers on. Has been consistent and recent trial was solid. May prefer 1400m but should get a good run throughout.
2 15619 Lim's Showcase     D Beasley S Burridge 10 69 54.5 8.00
Pacifiers off. Disappointed last start after good poly win. Can improve.
3 27410 Red Dawn     M Kellady S Baertschiger 8 69 54.5 12
Resuming. Recent trials have been solid and can race well fresh. Watch market.
4 11247 Gold Peregrine     B Vorster S Burridge 1 68 54.0 14
Resuming. Was racing well in good company last preparation. Recent trials have been moderate. Watch market.
5 1231 Ninetyseven Gold     K A'isisuhairi B Dean 9 68 54.0 4.00
In top form and won in this grade last start. Carries the same weight and will be hard to beat again.
6 36223 Divided House     K Fujii C Brown 7 66 53.0 10
Very consistent but finds it hard to win. Will be running on late.
7 11714 Royal Fortune     I Saifudin D Hill 11 66 53.0 12
Returned not striding out freely last start. Previous form strong and could show up.
8 01453 Fortune Winner     I Azhar L Dragon 2 65 52.5 12
Resuming with nice trial under his belt. Will be running on.
9 46900 Taffetas     App Z Zuriman-1 Rb Marsh 6 65 52.5 50
Form poor but may prefer being back on turf.
10 *198* Lucky Giant     S Sam Zl Mok 5 62 51.0 12
Failed on poly when resuming but was in top form on turf before spelling. Watch for support.
11 321 White Hunter     Cw Brown M Freedman 4 62 51.0 5.00
Won Class 4 last start. Progressive sort who won at Sandown and placed in good company in Victoria. Should race well.

 

RACE 8: WINDFALL STAKES CLASS 5 (2) - 1600M COURSE B (SC) (TURF) TIME: 16:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "While we have ADRENALINE on top in this weak Class 5 mile, a few lightweights might be better betting options in a race that should provide a surprise or two. But it does look perfect for ADRENALINE and the 5YO will be hard to beat. He has had excuses of late not to be in the winning mix in similar affairs and Nunes stays on to make amends for some of those runs. Now the value. GREENBACK is rated just 22 and it doesn't get any lower than that. But the trainer has thrown blinkers on for the first time and his recent trial with headgear suggests he improves lengths. Likewise the grey veteran WINNING SUCCESS comes off a nice trial and expect a very forward race with Zaki up from gate 2. Others to include are RON, PINYIN and PEREGRINE FALCON."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 12, 11
1 09800 Perfectly Eclipse     App Mm Firdaus-2 M Freedman 7 39 57.5 100
No.
2 *5755 Adrenaline     M Nunes Rb Marsh 11 38 57.0 3.00
Wins one of these turf races sooner than later with winkers to visor.
3 *9000 Great Light     App R Rueven-2 L Dragon 10 37 56.5 100
Head-gear off but form too poor to consider.
4 00096 Happy Cat     App J See-2 Zl Mok 5 36 56.0 12
Improved effort when leading last start and might pay to keep safe.
5 64*94 Ron     A Da Silva L Laxon 3 35 55.5 5.00
More honest than most here and will be hard to run down.
6 96*02 Pinyin     S Sam D Hill 1 34 55.0 12
Turned around some poor form to just miss last start and has to be respected on that effort.
7 77559 Street Champ     R Woodworth B Dean 12 34 55.0 20
This race is weak but struggles on the turf as a rule.
8 30077 Jackpot     D Beasley B Dean 8 33 54.5 12
Recent form ordinary but should be running on late.
9 *3045 Peregrine Falcon     E Chaves L Khoo 6 33 54.5 5.00
In good enough form to be a winning show in this field.
10 41090 Secondwave     App Cc Wong-2 D Hill 4 32 54.0 20
Nothing since maiden win but should be running on.
11 80903 Winning Success     M Zaki-1 L Dragon 2 24 50.0 8.00
Backed up solid placing with a good trial and can run a very cheeky race.
12 85*77 Greenback     App M Khalid-4 S Lam 9 22 50.0 15
Form just fair but gets blinkers and recent trial with headgear suggests he improves lengths at odds.

 

RACE 9: FORTUNE BOWL (SINGAPORE GROUP 3) (CONDITION WEIGHT) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 2000M COURSE B (SC) (TURF) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$200000

Larry says, "I think it's fair to say that Pat Shaw will be a busy boy around 5pm on Tuesday afternoon. The master trainer saddles six of 10 runners in the Fortune Bowl and what is even more remarkable; none of his fleet are just making up the numbers. From the top Shaw has a Gold Cup and Derby winner in QUECHUA, the current Gold Cup winner in COOPTADO, the New Year Cup winner in PERFECT P, Gold Cup placed EMPEROR'S BANQUET and two last start winners in MAJESTIC MOMENTS and POWER PLAY. Of the Shaw runners, PERFECT P is just going too well not to be the top pick and stable hoop B Vorster on-board suggests Pat may think the same. In saying that C Brown is the regular rider of QUECHUA and he looks well placed with 58kg to win and COOPTADO has J Powell from gate 1 and cannot be discounted."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 4, 1, 2
1 12353 Quechua     Cw Brown P Shaw 6 107 58.0 4.00
Won the Derby last time he raced over this trip and too honest not to be a big show here.
2 43414 Cooptado     J Powell P Shaw 1 100 58.0 4.00
Gold Cup winner who will get all the favours from gate 1.
3 46157 Blue Danube     D Beasley M Clements 4 85 58.0 20
Freshened after solid Gold Cup campaign that included a win over 2000m. Each-way.
4 14131 Perfect P     B Vorster P Shaw 5 96 56.0 2.50
Very smart stayer who won the New Year Cup too well not to be the one to beat here.
5 32012 Order Of The Sun     R Woodworth D Koh 3 91 56.0 12
Racing and trialing well and will give them something to catch.
6 *5567 Emperor's Banquet     App Mm Firdaus P Shaw 8 92 55.0 20
Nothing last start but appreciates being back on the turf with blinkers back off. Value.
7 07905 Martin     M Rodd L Laxon 7 81 55.0 50
Not at his best of late.
8 36241 Majestic Moments     M Nunes P Shaw 2 89 52.0 8.00
Super honest and more than competitive at this level with a lightweight.
9 93*21 Power Play     E Chaves P Shaw 9 80 52.0 20
Tested this level but another pat Shaw last start winner who has to be respected.
10 43661 Squire Osbaldeston     A Da Silva S Gray 10 73 52.0 50
A big ask at the race conditions at this level.

 

RACE 10: YEAR OF SUCCESS STAKES KRANJI STAKES D (1) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE B (SC) (TURF) TIME: 17:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "On a week where most races have depth, this KSD sprint might be a good one for punters with only a few genuine chances. In fact KATAGAS looks a stand-out given he won two starts back when breaking his maiden status in Class 4 and backed up that run with a very good effort in a Novice event. He has trialled well since and from gate 4 with Rodd retaining the ride; he is the one to beat. Question marks over most others with winning hopes including KISS ME who is always a chance but rarely wins and SCIENCE FICTION and BRANKSOME who both come off shockers but were in form prior. The value chance is DYNASTY KNIGHT who gets back on the turf with a nice recent trial under his belt."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 4, 13
1 70 Colonel Lincoln     J Powell S Baertschiger 12 55 58.0 20
Gets blinkers and enough excuses last start to keep safe in this company.
2 4*15* Katagas     M Rodd L Laxon 4 55 58.0 2.20
Broke maiden status in Class 4 two starts back and looks well placed here to win again.
3 02060 Mighty Man     E Chaves M Freedman 11 54 58.0 12
Can mix his form but the type to include somewhere on best form.
4 55942 Kiss Me     D Beasley Hw Tan 10 52 58.0 8.00
Always some hope and always each-way value.
5 63330 Science Fiction     M Nunes B Dean 1 50 56.5 8.00
Very disappointing last start but will work into this late on previous good form.
6 03310 Branksome     App Wt Chung-3 L Khoo 6 49 56.5 20
Also coming off a shocker but previous form in Class 5 was worth following.
7 10078 Po'de Ouro     App R Rueven-2 B Dean 5 49 56.5 20
Mixes his form but maiden win was this trip/track so should show something.
8 82*35 Leadership     A Da Silva D Hill 13 47 56.5 10
Honest and a must for exotics in this company.
9 315** Puzzle     App R Azhar-4 S Gray 9 47 56.5 50
Resuming after long break but has had numerous trials. Market best guide.
10 95*16 Gold Stock     App J See-2 J O'hara 7 46 56.5 20
Took Class 5 to win and may be better suited there.
11 07201 Master Banger     K Fujii L Khoo 14 46 56.5 12
Supported when improving to win well in Class 5 last start and pay to keep safe.
12 70024 Double Cash     App M Khalid-4 S Lam 8 45 55.0 20
Best form is over shorter on the Poly but in form and could add value to exotics.
13 02180 Dynasty Knight     R Woodworth L Dragon 3 45 55.0 20
Coming off a couple of shockers but recent trial was nice enough to follow with switch to turf in his favour.
14 51790 D'don     I Saifudin J O'hara 2 43 55.0 100
Reassess Class 5 over 1000m.

 

RACE 11: CELEBRATIONS STAKES CLASS 4 - 1400M COURSE B (SC) (TURF) TIME: 18:05 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A virtual toss up between a few in this Class 4 1400m event and it may pay to see whom they support on the day. INTENSE GOLD is a handy enough type that ticks a few boxes here given he finds himself in the right company, has a run under his belt and gets blinkers. Add J Powell over what looks his best trip and he wins sooner than later. ABOVE THE SKYLINE has hit a very good patch on form and with a CC Wong 2kg claim, he is right in this. LIM'S AFFECTION resumed after a bleeding attack with a win over this trip and grade so picks himself. Throw in LAKE HUKA who while a query at the trip, very much appreciates the good gate after jumping from the car park at recent runs. HIGHER SOUL and KEVIN ELEVEN some good vale options down the weights."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 2, 3
1 33929 Intense Gold     J Powell C Brown 10 61 58.5 4.50
Appreciates first-up run and gets upgrade to blinkers. Goes close.
2 13315 Above The Skyline     App Cc Wong-2 D Koh 7 60 58.0 4.00
In form and will win again in this type of race.
3 9551 Lim's Affection     Kb Soo S Burridge 8 60 58.0 6.00
Resumed with a good win and subsequent quiet trial suggests he can be followed.
4 38037 Bach's Air     M Nunes M Clements 9 59 57.5 8.00
Looked to have every chance last start but goes good enough on his day to keep safe.
5 10738 Lake Huka     M Rodd L Laxon 1 58 57.0 6.00
Form better than it reads and very much appreciates the good gate.
6 0 Meteorbound     A Da Silva M Freedman 13 56 56.0 33
Gets blinkers and tongue-tie after poor debut and prefer to just watch.
7 8* Splendor     App K Toh-3 T Kieser 11 56 56.0 20
Singapore debut only fair but trials well and should improve.
8 00080 War Lord     App Wt Chung-3 L Khoo 5 56 56.0 50
Resuming after a poor run of form.
9 70060 Hammer Down     App Z Zuriman-1 Rb Marsh 3 55 55.5 33
Form looks hopeless but enjoys the turf and will be value.
10 63610 Higher Soul     K A'isisuhairi H Takaoka 2 53 54.5 20
Ignore last start where he had plenty of excuses and will be doing best work late.
11 15047 Kevin Eleven     K Fujii M Clements 12 52 54.0 12
Another that appreciates being back on the turf and always a hope.
12 707*3 Mighty Kenny     App Mm Firdaus-2 P Shaw 4 48 52.0 12
Improved effort last start over 1400m and could include in exotics.
13 81789 Ready Fortune     App Ck Ng-4 M Walker 6 44 50.0 50
Reassess easier and longer.

 

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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