Meeting Preview

A solid days racing headlined by an extremely strong Class 3 sprint which features a couple of very smart types resuming in CYBORG and CONFLIGHT.

The pair look destined for bigger and better races than this and indeed CONFLIGHT already has a 3YO Group win to his name and CYBORG had an early crack at Group level in the same series.

Both horses ran into a nice one in Debt Collector and while CONFLIGHT - who won the first leg over 1200m - went straight for a spell, CYBORG won another couple before heading to the paddock.

Those wins took CYBORG’s tally to four wins from seven career starts while CONFLIGHT also has four wins from nine starts.

The track watchers have reported good hit outs from the pair in preparation for their respective return with perhaps CONFLIGHT looking to be doing it a tad easier at his recent trial.

It is by no means a two horse race - anything but - with the likes of GRAND CROSS and DISTINCTIVE DARCI winning more than not of late while ARAMCO and LIGHTNING FAST are in cracking form and can also win.

The race is a beauty on paper and shouldn’t disappoint on Sunday.

Best Bets: (LIM’S BULLET race 7, win), (CONFLIGHT race 9, each-way) and (RIKIOH race 8, value).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 8 (1, 3, 4, 5 and 8), race 9 (1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 12), race 10 (1, 2, 3 and 14) and race 11 (1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 9).

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: KRANJI STAKES D (2) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 14:40 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A competitive KSD over 1200m. LUCKY MISSION is suited by this class and distance, his recent form is sound and he should be hard to hold out. FAST EDITION's only wins have been at this trip and he will appreciate being back on turf with a senior rider; he should be in the finish. STAR STRIKE improved last start, his only win was at 1200m and he should be closing late. EURO ZONE will find this easier than his past two outings, he is suited on turf and can be prominent. PERFECT COMMANDO led and fought on in Class 4 last start after a Class 5 win; he could give a sight. Others that could show up include RIVER GOLD who won his Maiden on the poly last start and HIGH COUNCIL who placed over 1400m last start in this company and has won twice at the trip."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (2) - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "An ordinary Class 5 gives SUPER EIGHT a chance; he has been racing soundly, is suited by this distance and should be in the finish with Oscar Chavez to ride. TURQUOISE SON did nothing when resuming but his best efforts have been on turf and he could be running on. DANNY is a 9YO who needs longer but he has won seven races, four on turf and could show up in this very weak field. Amongst others ROMA is always a chance in these weak Class 5’s while DRAGON GOLD and MR BLOSSOM are better on poly but could show up."

RACE 7: CLASS 4 (2) - 1400M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A moderate quality but competitive Class 4 over 1400m. LIM'S BULLET is racing well since resuming and gets blinker/pacifiers; he steps up to 1400m but should be handy throughout. Down in the weights, QUEEN'S SEVEN is racing well in this grade and is suited at this distance, he should be running on. ASTROJET is racing soundly and suited by this distance; he should be prominent. EN CIVIL drops to his winning grade and the visor goes on. He is better on the poly but has won over this distance and should be handy throughout. Of the others ANCIENT WARRIOR won an Initiation last start and MR CROWE won a KSD; this is harder but it is not a particularly strong field and they could show up."

RACE 8: CLASS 5 (1) - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Nothing jumps off the page to win this Class 5 sprint and that might give the consistent MAREA NEGRO a chance to knock in a win. The 6YO mare gets blinkers added as she drops back intro from 1400m and she will go close in Class 5. VRAAD showed last start that Class 5 and Shafiq is his caper and that combination will be prominent throughout. RIKIOH is the interesting runner. Remarkably the 6YO has only won once is some 27 career starts but is having his first start in Class 5. That is a testament to his honesty and he could easily show up in the bottom grade. Of the others, PRETTY ELUSIVE broke his maiden status last start with Nunes up and pay to keep following while the maiden REWARDING SMILE has certainly shown at his last two starts that Class 5 is his caper so can win."

RACE 9: CLASS 3 - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A cracking race but an extremely difficult one for punters with two of the top picks - CYBORG and CONFLIGHT - resuming after decent spells. Both horses had a crack at Group races as 3YO's and both found Debt Collector a bridge too far. In saying that, CONFLIGHT won at Group level - the 3YO Sprint - and CYBORG won at his next two starts after the Debt Collector lesson. Both have trialled well enough to win first up with CONFLIGHT probably getting the edge on his nice trial effort. The race has depth though and you can take your pick from the likes of ARAMCO who is a horse to follow through the grades, last start winner GRAND CROSS with DISTINCTIVE DARCI and LIGHTNING FAST also in the winning mix. Keep the emergency MYSTIC MASTER safe is he gets a start."

RACE 10: KRANJI STAKES D (1) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "An average KSD sprint with only four or so serious hopes. Nothing jumps off the page so MOMENT OF JUSTICE gets his chance after drawing beautifully in gate 1. Like a few of the main hopes, he drops back from 1400m but from the inside alley you would expect G Boss to have him handy enough throughout to have every chance to win. Down in the ratings, TASSAJARA gets his chance. The 7YO hasn't won in 13 Singapore starts but this field is weak and he shown a liking for the turf and trip. AHMAR with visor added must go close although the wide gate is a concern while last start maiden winner, GOLDEN KINGDOM, will go very close. In fact winning form may very well be the best form for this race."

RACE 11: CLASS 4 (1) - 1400M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A raffle to finish what looked a tough day at the office for punters but given the depth in this field, there should be value on offer. In fact we can make a winning case for eight or more in the 12-horse field so exotics will be tough but profitable. Where to start? ROCK EAGLE ran on well last start in a similar affair and no reason to think he isn't in the winning mix late. ZEUS WARRIOR has showed enough at two Singapore starts to think blinkers could do the trick so worth a look as is B'NEVAGIVEUP with blinkers to visor down in grade. Too many others to mention but last start winner MR CLOONEY will have admirers, DAMON is always a big show in this type of race while BLACK THUNDER could be the best value of offer."

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