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Posted 2016-05-20 23:28:47  
Preview Singapore Sunday 22 May 2016

 

The third leg of the Singapore Golden Horseshoe series sees the best of the current crop of 2YO’s head to the start in race 5 over 1100m.

The $90,000 purse also has a $20,000 bonus for an Aussie-bred and qualified horse and that is some serious cash for connections with a couple of Group 2YO races still to come.

Two horses that have wins under their belts in JUPITER GOLD and HELLO MICHELLE are the obvious picks.

JUPITER GOLD won well when running on late at his debut where HELLO MICHELLE ran fourth after leading early.

HELLO MICHELLE made quick amends when ridden more quietly next start but only just with DEIMOS and the consistent MYSTIC MASTER right in the mix in what was a thrilling finish.

And while any of those four mentioned win this without surprising, a few newcomers in LIM’S RACER, I’M ON FIRE and SUPER ACE all have trialled well enough to win on debut.

LIM’S RACER probably looked the most impressive when winning his Official Trial in a solid time early in the month and with Corey Brown riding for Steve Burridge, the filly should go close.

Best Bets: (MR WHITAKER race 8, win), (CONILAD race11, win) and (LIM’S RACER race 5, value).

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

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: MAGIC MILLIONS NATIONAL YEARLING SALE STAKES OPEN (2YO) (3RD LEG SINGAPORE GOLDEN HORSESHOE SERIES) (S$20,000 BONUS FOR WINNING QUALIFIED HORSE) (CW) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 14:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$90000

Larry says, "The third leg of the Golden Horseshoe and as there has been no standout 2YO to date a competitive contest can be expected with some newcomers likely to figure here. JUPITER GOLD ran on powerfully to win over 1000m last start and the extra distance should suit, he should be hard to hold off. DEIMOS was just beaten at debut, the extra distance and senior rider Michael Rodd will help, and he should be handy throughout. HELLO MICHELLE showed the benefit of race experience last start and ran on to win narrowly; from the good gate she should be handy throughout. MYSTIC MASTER has placed at both outings and with Vlad Duric up should be handy throughout. Of the unraced LIM'S RACER with Corey Brown looks the best and can win while SUPER ACE with Manoel Nunes up and I'M ON FIRE with Barend Vorster have also trialled nicely; all are bred for speed and could debut well."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds
Selections - 8, 1, 2
1 1 Jupiter Gold     K Fujii H Takaoka 13 51 57.0 *** 5.00
Ran on powerfully to win over 1000m last start and extra distance should suit. Should be hard to hold off.
2 41 Hello Michelle     A Munro M Walker 1 49 55.5 *** 5.00
Showed benefit of experience last start and ran on to win narrowly. From the good gate should be handy throughout.
3 2 Deimos   SR M Rodd C Brown 9 0 55.0 *** 6.00
Was just beaten at debut. Extra distance and senior rider will help. Should be handy throughout.
4 7 Dreampitcher     J Powell S Baertschiger 11 0 55.0 * 25
Showed speed but dropped off at debut. Could improve.
5 6 Halo Bright     A Da Silva T Kieser 5 0 55.0 ** 33
Showed speed at debut but faded and returned not striding freely. Needs to improve.
6   I'm On Fire     B Vorster P Shaw 4 0 55.0 *** 12
By speed sire I am Invincible. Half-brother to 3-time winner Macka's Back and winner Pure Meteor. Has trialled solidly and well drawn. Watch for support.
7 8 Kubera's Chief   FROM:
TO: BB
K A'isisuhairi L Khoo 2 0 55.0 * 33
Blinkers on. Did little at debut and trial was moderate.
8   Lim's Racer     Cw Brown S Burridge 6 0 55.0 *** 8.00
By Red Giant. Trialled very nicely and can win on debut with support likely.
9 23 Mystic Master   TT V Duric Hw Tan 7 0 55.0 *** 6.00
Placed at both outings and with Duric up should be handy throughout.
10 7 Queen Roulette     I Saifudin L Khoo 12 0 55.0 * 33
Battled on at debut. Needs to improve.
11 85 Silver King     N Juglall Ct Kuah 8 0 55.0 * 33
Well back at both outings and might need longer.
12   Super Ace     M Nunes T Kieser 10 0 55.0 *** 5.00
By Sequalo. Trialled well albeit green and should debut well for Nunes.
13 9 Smart Master E1 FROM:
TO: WK
R Shafiq Hw Tan 3 0 55.0 * 50
Winkers on. Did not show up at debut.

 

RACE 6: KRANJI STAKES D (1) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 15:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A KSD over a mile may suit LIKA TIGER who is racing well in this grade on turf and has two poly wins; with Glen Boss up could be hard to hold off. SINGSURAT would like longer but he battled on well last start on turf and will enjoy being on the poly. KINGS RYKER has struggled in Singapore but gets to a grade, surface and distance that may suit. Similarly, the Argentinean WATER PARK has shown nothing in two turf runs but his recent trial was sound and he will be much better suited on the polytrack. PERFECT CHALLENGER has been battling on turf but his last win was this class, distance and surface and he could show up. ROYAL EXPLORER won a Maiden last start over this trip; he is up in grade and weight but is well drawn and can be prominent throughout."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds
Selections - 7, 3, 4
1 56327 Kings Ryker   FROM:
TO: PP
App R Rueven-1 L Laxon 2 55 58.0 *** 5.00
Pacifiers on. Has battled since arrival in Singapore. Found 2000m too far but down in grade and might find this easier. Should be handy throughout.
2 00 Water Park   FROM: BB, SR
TO: B, SR
B Vorster P Shaw 6 55 58.0 *** 5.00
Has struggled at Singapore outings but improved at recent trial. Will appreciate easier grade and polytrack.
3 04125 Singsurat   BLS, TT M Rodd C Brown 3 53 58.0 *** 4.00
Battled on well last start. Would like longer but surface suits and should be in the finish.
4 32*67 Perfect Challenger   B, TT K A'isisuhairi Hw Tan 7 52 58.0 *** 8.00
Has been battling on turf but last win was this class, distance and surface. Could show up.
5 539*9 Lucky Coin   B V Duric Hw Tan 8 51 58.0 ** 20
Did nothing last start and most recent win was in this grade but has not shown up in two poly outings. Could improve for Duric.
6 *3000 Deauville   FROM: B
TO:
A Munro Zl Mok 5 47 56.5 * 33
Blinkers off but needs to improve. Only wins have been on turf.
7 56732 Lika Tiger     G Boss H Takaoka 9 47 56.5 *** 4.00
Racing well in this grade on turf and has two poly wins. With Glen Boss up could be hard to hold off.
8 *2031 Royal Explorer   B N Juglall P Shaw 1 47 56.5 *** 8.00
Won Maiden last start over this trip. Up in grade and weight but well drawn and can be prominent throughout.
9 49181 Ron   TT A Da Silva L Laxon 4 44 55.0 ** 14
Won in Class 5 last start and better off in that company. Goes best when sent forward.

 

RACE 7: CLASS 5 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 15:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A mundane Class 5 full of ordinary and unreliable conveyances. ALWAYS A WINNER is a journeyman suited this grade and distance and with Vlad Duric up he should be on the speed throughout. GOOD SCORE is resuming with blinkers and tongue-tie on; he has speed and can be hard to run down. GUILTLESS had support last start and was prominent throughout over 1200m; he will appreciate the shorter trip and the claim helps though the gate may test. I-SCREAM NOW has only won one race but is suited at this trip and with Manoel Nunes up should be handy throughout. SO SIMPLE is yet to win but has placed four times from 13 poly starts; he placed at this trip two starts back and can show up from the good gate."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds
Selections - 6, 1, 3
1 6083* Guiltless   EM App H Syafiq-4 S Baertschiger 11 39 58.5 *** 5.00
Had support last start and was prominent throughout over 1200m. Will appreciate shorter trip and claim though gate may test.
2 08890 Satellite Star   FROM: B
TO: BP1
App M Khalid-4 Ct Kuah 3 39 58.5 ** 12
Has changed stables. Only win was over his trip and recent trial was sound. Claim helps. Watch for support.
3 32935 So Simple   P, TT R Woodworth Zl Mok 2 38 58.0 *** 12
Yet to win but has placed four times from 13 poly starts. Placed this trip two starts back and can show up from the good gate.
4 *1206 Follow The King   FROM:
TO: B
M Ewe-1 D Kok 8 36 57.0 ** 25
Battled away when resuming after bleeding attack but can improve with blinkers back on.
5 3247* Super Eight   TT O Chavez Hw Tan 4 34 56.0 ** 20
Disappointed last start but ran on fairly on poly two starts back and could show up.
6 43202 Always A Winner   TT V Duric L Khoo 7 33 55.5 *** 3.50
Recent trials have been good. Suited this grade and distance. With Duric up should be on the speed throughout.
7 00454 Good Score   FROM:
TO: B, TT
M Zaki-1 D Hill 12 32 55.0 *** 5.00
Resuming with blinkers and tongue-tie on. Can show speed and be hard to run down.
8 23974 I-scream Now   B, TT M Nunes M Yusof 1 32 55.0 ** 5.00
Suited this trip and with Nunes up should be handy throughout.
9 708*0 Bonjour Bob   FROM: BB
TO: BP
I Saifudin L Dragon 10 31 54.5 * 33
Maiden who needs to show improvement.
10 *0000 Oasis Spur   TT K A'isisuhairi Zl Mok 5 30 54.0 * 33
Well back when resuming. Hasn't won for a long time though this distance suits.
11 95409 Jack Of Hearts   SR App Cc Wong-2 D Koh 9 24 51.0 * 33
Needs to improve.
12 7*6*9 Cassis Oolong   B, TT N Juglall H Takaoka 13 22 50.0 * 16
Hasn't won for a long time but can go forward and give a sight.
13 95777 How Huge E1 TT S Sam D Hill 14 36 57.0 * 25
Battling and only wins have been on turf.
14 684*2 Sacred Crown E2   Unfixed M Yusof 6 29 53.5 ** 12
Suited this class surface and distance. Recent trial was sound and can show up fresh.

 

RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES D (1) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A very weak KSD field assembled and as such a horse in solid form in MR WHITAKER gets his chance. Given what he has shown of late he probably wins regardless but from gate 1 with Vlad Duric retaining the ride, he is very hard to beat. No one jumps off the page to beat him, which suggests he will be very short in the betting so it may pay to keep an eye on HAPPY HAPPY in what is a very suitable race. Yes, the 4YO did pull up lame last start, - which is always a concern - but with the assumption he is fit for this race, he can win on what he showed at the start prior. Two last start Class 5 winners in MR PATRON and GOLDEN JADE have to be included in this weak field while MORALES should find the company to his liking so worth thought in exotics."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds
Selections - 1, 2, 8
1 78253 Mr Whitaker   B V Duric L Laxon 1 55 58.0 *** 2.10
In solid form and gets his chance from gate 1.
2 02**0 Happy Happy   P, TT App T See-2 Hw Tan 6 54 58.0 *** 20
Pulled up lame last start so can ignore and seriously consider on big first-up effort. Value.
3 46870 Captivate   B, TT M Nunes M Clements 7 53 58.0 ** 8.00
Freshened after a bad run but could improve lengths back on the Poly.
4 44000 Sing Roulette   B N Juglall L Khoo 5 52 58.0 ** 20
Tardy starts a big issue of late but goes OK when he gets his act together.
5   Sun Mirage     App Cc Wong-2 D Koh 3 52 58.0 * 20
Former Australian who placed at only start in the bush but local trials suggests he needs the run.
6 05508 Nova Star   B, TT R Shafiq D Kok 2 50 56.5 * 20
Form poor but drops back to winning trip and track so could improve.
7 52330 Zarules   B M Rodd M Walker 8 49 56.5 ** 8.00
Handy enough maiden resuming after dislodging jockey but may need longer to show his best.
8 66271 Mr Patron   B K A'isisuhairi L Dragon 9 46 56.5 *** 5.00
Took Class 5 to win but that form should hold up in this weak KSD field.
9 389*9 Morales   BP, TT O Chavez S Burridge 4 45 55.0 ** 12
Form reads badly but will enjoy this Company and the Poly.
10 8*251 Golden Jade   B S Anandan-1 H Takaoka 10 40 53.5 ** 12
Stormed home to win this trip in Class 5 last start but may be better suited there.

 

RACE 9: CLASS 4 (1) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Very hard to go pass the two last start winners in EFFORTLESS and SUPER BRILLIANT in this Class 4 Poly sprint. EFFORTLESS in particular won well in this company with a lightweight when getting a start as the emergency acceptor. He is up a 4kg but is in good enough form to suggest he can go on with the job. SUPER BRILLIANT also comes off a nice win - albeit in KSD company - but that effort suggests he is more than up to winning in Class 4 and it will pay to follow. Of the rest, MASTERMIND had issues last start (respiratory) and has shown previously he wins races like this with gate 1 in his favour and likewise LIM'S SINCERE can show his best after a first-up run over 1200m with the drop back to 1000m in his favour."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds
Selections - 6, 3, 1
1 00120 Mastermind   BP R Woodworth D Koh 1 61 58.5 *** 5.00
Last run better than the result given issues (respiratory) and can bounce back and win this.
2 40083 Blue Diamond     App T See-2 Hw Tan 8 58 57.0 ** 12
Very hard horse to follow but showed again last start why he has to kept safe.
3 31841 Super Brilliant     A Da Silva T Kieser 6 58 57.0 *** 2.80
Found winning form and likely to go on with the job given strong effort to the wire last start.
4 24109 Lim's Sincere   P, TT Cw Brown S Burridge 5 57 56.5 *** 8.00
Very much appreciates first-up run and goes close with 1000m in his favour.
5 03810 Our Touche   B, TT M Nunes M Walker 9 57 56.5 ** 8.00
Had issues at the start last time out and always a show with more luck in running,
6 12331 Effortless   B M Kellady S Baertschiger 7 55 55.5 *** 3.00
Racing in very good order and no reason he can't win again.
7 8 Uncle Lucky     I Saifudin J O'hara 2 50 53.0 ** 33
Will improve lengths on Singapore debut with that run under his belt and better gate.
8 6509 Satellite Genius   FROM:
TO: EM
B Vorster Ct Kuah 3 45 50.5 * 50
Easier to ignore.
9 060 Racing Talent   P, TT App R Firdhaus-4 S Burridge 4 44 50.0 * 50
Reassess easier and perhaps head-gear on recent good trial.

 

RACE 10: KRANJI STAKES D (2) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Pat Shaw has had a great start to the 2016 season and he has two good chances - MIGHTY GLORY and ROCK ESPRIT- in this KSD Poly mile to add to his tally. MIGHTY GLORY in particular looks very well placed back in KSD company over a Poly mile after a solid first-up run. Shaw won't have it all his own way though and XZUBERANCE also looks to found the right race. The 4YO has won at the trip and track previously and this company is certainly in his favour. The honest HONGCHEN doesn't win out of turn but gets Glen Boss and a good gate so gets his chance with THANKFULNESS likely to give another bold sight at each-way odds."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds
Selections - 2, 6, 8
1 90000 Serpico   TT A Munro L Khoo 1 55 58.0 * 33
Company, gate and senior hoop helps but form hopeless.
2 45*15 Mighty Glory     B Vorster P Shaw 9 54 58.0 *** 3.00
Very much appreciates solid first-up run and hard to beat back in recent winning company, trip and track.
3 700 Eclair Fiesta     J Powell S Baertschiger 5 53 58.0 * 50
Shown little at three start in Singapore but may appreciate the Poly.
4 07845 Rock Esprit   B, SR N Juglall P Shaw 10 53 58.0 *** 5.00
Drawn wide but appreciates the switch to winning surface and the mile should suit.
5 800 Sun Force     App Cc Wong-2 D Koh 4 53 58.0 * 100
No.
6 04566 Xzuberance   P, TT K Fujii S Burridge 7 52 58.0 *** 8.00
Form solid and very much appreciates the Poly mile. Big show.
7 4*701 Thankfulness   TT, SR Cw Brown L Laxon 6 49 56.5 *** 8.00
Took a drop to Class 5 to win but can lead and hard to run down.
8 2253* Hongchen   B G Boss Zl Mok 3 48 56.5 *** 8.00
Doesn't win out of turn but honest and always worth an each-way look.
9 64106 Fortune Spirit   B App T See-2 Hw Tan 8 46 56.5 ** 20
Recent win was in Class 5 but will be competitive at odds.
10 95070 Schiltron   EM A Da Silva M Clements 2 44 55.0 * 50
Reassess in easier company.

 

RACE 11: CLASS 4 (2) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "While we give winning chances to a few of the other runners, CONILAD looks to have found a very suitable race to make it two-from-two in Singapore. The former Australian won very easily at his Singapore debut in maiden company and given the lack of depth in this Class 4 field, he will go out short in the betting and looks hard to beat. The seemingly out of form BIGDINERO may be the danger. The 7YO has been putting in some solid turf runs at his last two starts and given he is a better winning prospect on the Poly he could show up with blinkers removed. As mentioned there is a lack of depth to this race but COURT CASE has looked like winning of late and goes close if he gets any luck from the wide gate while HELEN will keep them honest and is a must for exotics."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds
Selections - 3, 1, 5
1 67676 Bigdinero   FROM: B, TT
TO: TT
I Saifudin J O'hara 5 60 58.0 *** 20
Form better than it reads and appreciates being back on the Poly with blinkers off.
2 17435 Golden Casino   SR App Cc Wong-2 D Hill 3 58 57.0 ** 12
Should need longer but in form and will be closing late.
3 1 Conilad   WK G Boss D Kok 8 57 56.5 *** 3.00
Won like a good thing on debut and subsequent trial suggests he goes on with the job.
4 7005 Silver Power   FROM: TT
TO:
N Juglall Ct Kuah 4 56 56.0 ** 8.00
Improved lengths last start when head-gear removed and pay to keep safe with tongue-tie off.
5 08255 Court Case   FROM: BP1
TO: BP
R Shafiq M Walker 9 53 54.5 *** 6.00
Awkwardly drawn but going along in good order an wins one of these soon.
6 80**2 Helen   P App R Rueven-1 L Laxon 6 53 54.5 ** 8.00
Has been tested at this level previously always a show this trip.
7 61800 Lim's Casino     App R Firdhaus-4 S Burridge 10 47 51.5 * 50
Needs easier.
8 00009 Arrowhead   B App M Khalid-4 S Lam 1 46 51.0 * 100
No.
9 360* Man Of Power     Th Koh-2 L Khoo 2 44 50.0 * 100
Resuming and no.
10 870 Satellite Power   B, TT App K Toh-3 J O'hara 7 44 50.0 * 200
No.

 

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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