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PREVIEW SINGAPORE FRIDAY 30 January 2015

 

Some very progressive types in RAISE NO DOUBT, PEACE NO WAR and DRAGON DYNASTY make race 6 on the card (a BM 83 sprint) one not to be missed with punters likely to flock to all three horses.

RAISE NO DOUBT - a winner of three races from seven Singapore starts - looks destined for better races than this and with 53kg and Alan Munro up, he could take some beating back on what could be his preferred surface.

PEACE NO WAR has five wins to his name from 14 career starts and connections will be hoping he adds to that total after finding only one better at his last three starts.

And while we can’t leave out the likes of MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS, DARCI CHARMER and METEOR MIKE resuming, it may be DRAGON DYNASTY who they all have to beat.

The former Malaysian had one sighter in Singapore before two strong wins and with a 3kg claim so just 53.5kg to carry, he looks a huge show to knock in a hat-trick of wins.

Elsewhere on the card a maiden in POSEIDON could be one of the better win bets of the night.

The NZ-bred 3YO by Gold Centre has looked more than handy placing at two career starts thus far but a recent trial with blinkers added was excellent and he should win on that effort and head-gear on for race day.

He will be short but there is value elsewhere on the card with TIME AFTER TIME (race 1) and ACROSS THE SEA (race 4) just two to watch at likely each-way odds.

A reminder that there is only eight races on Fridays card so make sure you get your exotic bets on early.

Best Bets; (POSEIDON race 7, win), (TIME AFTER TIME race 1, each-way) and (ACROOS THE SEA race 4, value).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 5 (1, 6 and 8), race 6 (2, 3 and 6), race 7 (2, 4, 5, 8 and 10), race 8 (1, 2, 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 1: CLASS 5 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "No world beaters in the first and only three or four with genuine winning hopes. Three usual suspects in weak Class 5 Poly sprints in SUPER CAPTAIN, RORY and ZAC GALLANT will get most of the punters attention which could mean some each-way value for our top pick, TIME AFTER TIME. The 4YO broke his maiden status in this company over 1200m two runs back before failing over the mile at his most recent outing. An eye-catching trial since that run has him well and truly under notice over this trip and he should be value. Not much separates the other three mentioned with RORY likely to take SUPER CAPTAIN into a nice position from the wide gate and Nunes staying on-board the maiden ZAC GALLANT a pointer to his chances. Not much else to get excited about but keep BENGLIAM safe in exotics at long odds as he could improve on a recent trial effort."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 5, 1, 8
1 3*127 Super Captain     App R Rueven-2 L Khoo 14 43 59.0 4.00
Excuses last start (lame) and right in this on previous good form.
2 06220 Rory     O Chavez Hk Tan 13 41 58.0 5.00
Ignore last start in unsuitable affair and plays a prominent roll over 1000m.
3 09050 Bengliam     Yf Leong L Khoo 1 40 57.5 50
Resuming sans blinkers and while impossible on form his recent trial suggests he may improve at long odds.
4 00570 Petite Victoire     App T See-3 B Dean 7 39 57.0 33
Resuming and should have been doing better in this company.
5 07618 Time After Time     S Sam D Hill 9 39 57.0 12
Drops back in trip and recent smart trial suggests he gives this a shake at value.
6 98208 Big Bang King     S John S Lam 10 36 55.5 20
Tongue-tie added after issues last start and pay to keep safe in exotics.
7 46777 Clever Bright     M Zaki-1 H Takaoka 11 36 55.5 20
Maiden who could work into this late but realistically needs further.
8 23363 Zac Gallant     M Nunes M Walker 8 36 55.5 3.00
Twenty start maiden but looks due and should figure in the finish.
9 6660* Magic Diva     App Lq Kek-4 D Hill 12 32 53.5 33
Showed nothing last start.
10 27767 Qualitase     I Saifudin J O'hara 3 31 53.0 33
A long time between drinks.
11 3503* Diamond On The Bay     App Ws Chan-3 L Dragon 6 23 50.0 12
Long-term maiden but coming off an OK placing so worth a look in exotics.
12 22*6* Sarawi     Th Koh-2 D Koh 5 23 50.0 8.00
Wont win out of turn but thereabouts as a rule.
13 17905 Fountain E1   Unfixed M Yusof 4 28 51.5 12
Not a mile away last start and pay to include somewhere.
14 86048 Smart Choice E2   Unfixed M Yusof 2 23 50.0 33
Battles on but yet to place at some 22 starts.

 

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1200M COURSE E (SC) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "With the old adage "where there's smoke there's fire" ringing in our ears, WHISPERINTHEWIND gets the nod in what looks a Restricted Maiden with little depth. The AD VALOREM 3YO is a risk though after failing badly at his race debut where he jumped as the odds-on favourite. He wore blinkers that day and after a change of stables the head-gear is removed. Obviously the horse has ability given the support on debut it will pay to follow. Brown rides for Gray and as mentioned, the race doesn't have a lot of depth so he gets his chance. Likewise HEE'S EGO looks due and blinkers added might be just what he needs over this trip to win. Nunes goes back on and the 3YO does look like he will improve with race experience. SUPER EIGHT resumes with a nice trial under his belt and is a winning show on what he showed at his first campaign and a market watch for the rest."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 9, 1, 2
1 543 Hee's Ego     M Nunes M Walker 4 47 57.0 3.00
Gets blinkers first-time and improves with race experience. Big show.
2 237* Super Eight     M Ewe-1 Hk Tan 7 47 57.0 3.50
Resuming. Trialling well and could show up fresh with winkers off. Watch for support.
3 07479 Handsome Bab     App T See-3 J O'hara 2 41 57.0 100
Plenty of excuses last start but may want longer than this.
4   Court Achiever     M Rodd M Freedman 6 0 57.0 12
Looked comfortable at trials but would like to see support before following.
5 76 Flying Winner     Kb Soo Hk Tan 3 0 57.0 20
Home OK late last start suggesting extra distance will suit. Value.
6   Forever Nice     E Aslam-1 B Dean 5 0 57.0 12
Another debutante that has looked comfortable at Official trials and could show up.
7 9 General Zod     N Juglall B Dean 9 0 57.0 33
Should improve for debut run but hard to have on that effort.
8 5 Rahul     B Vorster P Shaw 10 0 57.0 20
Got home OK on debut and worth some thought although may need longer than this.
9 7 Whisperinthewind     Cw Brown S Gray 8 0 57.0 3.00
Blinkers off and changed stables after disappointing with heavy support on debut. Keep very safe.
10 9* Darshana     S Sam D Hill 1 0 55.5 25
Never looked comfortable on debut and worth a look on some OK trials.

 

RACE 3: CLASS 4 - 2000M COURSE E (SC) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A tricky race for punters with plenty of winning hopes over 2000m and obviously tactics on the E Course will play a big part. Especially given most of the top hopes will need the race run to suit back-markers and it may be up to the likes of SUPER VICTORY and OVER EASY to set the pace. OVER EASY comes off a shocker but should make his presence felt here and SUPER VICTORY looks most likely to be the one the swoopers have to pass late to win. Of those who will be closing, PRECIOUS GEM had plenty of excuses not to win last start and gets his chance here. Brown again rides for Gray and the colourful pair could combine for a big night. STARPERFECT just missed lats start stepping up to the mile and the extra 400m today is definitely in his favour. BORSALINO and PRINCE MAG two others that can win without surprising in a race with depth."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 3, 4, 1
1 19700 Borsalino     App T See-3 J O'hara 9 61 58.5 12
Form reads badly but finds himself over right trip in right Class. Big show.
2 61557 Super Victory     N Juglall B Dean 10 56 56.0 12
Usually in the mix and should figure prominently throughout.
3 61525 Precious Gem     M Nunes S Gray 3 55 55.5 3.00
Excuses last start and looks a huge winning show on recent form.
4 7782 Starperfect     M Kellady-1 S Baertschiger 1 54 55.0 5.00
Showed last start that he wins very soon in Singapore as he steps up in distance. Big show.
5 04284 Prince Mag     D Flores M Walker 4 52 54.0 8.00
Out-and-out stayer who will make his presence felt late.
6 91170 Over Easy     App R Firdhaus-4 S Burridge 8 51 53.5 20
Might pay to ignore last start where he had excuses and keep safe on recent winning form.
7 61800 Another Son     B Vorster P Shaw 5 50 53.0 50
Struggled since maiden win.
8 31870 Pinyin     App Z Zuriman-2 D Hill 2 50 53.0 20
Will be battling away late but best form is on the Poly.
9 24451 Rising Tide     App K A'isisuhairi-1 H Takaoka 6 50 53.0 8.00
Won over the mile in maiden company last start but gives every indication he will stay like the mother-in-law so keep safe.
10 89803 City Of Kirkwall     Cw Brown S Gray 12 49 52.5 8.00
PLaced last start and might improve again back on the turf.
11 55878 Drappier     Th Koh-2 D Koh 11 44 50.0 100
Easier to ignore.
12 90166 Galaxy Express     A Munro H Takaoka 7 44 50.0 12
Will need easier to win but trip suits and will add value to exotics.

 

RACE 4: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1600M COURSE E (SC) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "Goodness knows how this race pans out with plenty ready to show their best stepping up to the mile and again, the horses on the pace could be hard to run over on the E Course (short). Those in form that will race handy include LA FONTANA who will be prominent throughout with Barend Vorster up. Interestingly Pat Shaw also has a horse that will be closing late in SUPER JOE so expect a solid pace regardless. But taking a form line through a recent 1400m Restricted Maiden, HEE'S A MAVERICK and ACROSS THE SEA come under notice after finishing second and fourth behind Great Sun respectively. Of the two, ACROSS THE SEA has some upside given that run was his debut and the mile should be prefect. Plenty of others can win without surprising and take your pick from NO SMOKING JEFF, SINGSURAT, ZEN ZERO and HAN SOLO the bolter."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 10, 1, 2
1 6622 Hee's A Maverick     D Flores L Laxon 10 50 57.0 4.00
Due to knock in his maiden win and the mile looks ideal.
2 6442 La Fontana     B Vorster P Shaw 5 49 57.0 5.00
Placed this trip last start and could be hard to pass late.
3 256*2 Super Joe     N Juglall P Shaw 6 47 57.0 6.00
Will be running on late and hard to hold out if race and track suits swoopers.
4 0466 Percius     Cw Brown S Gray 4 46 57.0 12
Always runs on so mile should suit. Keep safe.
5 579 Mata Mata     Kb Soo D Koh 8 44 57.0 33
Yet to show his best.
6 936 No Smoking Jeff     A Munro M Yusof 3 44 57.0 10
Has shown glimpses and step up to the mile could see a result.
7 *5335 Singsurat     M Rodd C Brown 2 44 57.0 7.00
Disappointing last start with support but worth another looks with slight gear change.
8 02638 Zenzero     M Nunes S Burridge 1 44 57.0 6.00
Form reads in-and-out but has gone very close this trip previously and gets Nunes from the ace.
9 06*44 Han Solo     J Powell S Baertschiger 11 43 57.0 11
Will make the pace and that could count for plenty this track.
10 4 Across The Sea     App K A'isisuhairi-1 H Takaoka 7 0 53.0 20
Made an auspicious debut at odds over 1400m and looks a winning hope on that effort.
11 8 Megabucks     M Zaki-1 H Takaoka 9 0 53.0 50
Prefer to watch on what we saw on debut.

 

RACE 5: CLASS 5 - 2000M COURSE E (SC) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "This could get ugly given most are out-and-out battlers and it may be a slow slog late. GALLANT HEIGHTS has the best recent form and heads the ratings so looks the obvious choice. Troy see and his 3kg claim stay on and the three-time winner certainly looks the benchmark in what is a weak field. Also in his favour is the fact that his two main dangers - ANGE D'ORIENT and ANY CHOICE are way down in the rating. But ANGE D'ORIENT is in form and has to be respected with Harry Kassim up and while ANY CHOICE has only placed once from some 16 starts, it was at his most recent run and he has trailed well since. Throw the blanket over the rest but NOVEMBER RAIN does look to enjoy the turf and trip."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 1, 6, 8
1 92722 Gallant Heights     App T See-3 Hk Tan 4 43 59.0 3.00
In-form and showed recently he handles the turf so a big show.
2 92030 Can't Touch Me     B Vorster P Shaw 6 41 58.0 12
Been hard to follow of late but could easily show his best.
3 07756 November Success     R Woodworth D Koh 1 34 54.5 20
Turf and trip suits so can include in exotics at value.
4 0**96 Shenzhou One     I Saifudin J O'hara 3 33 54.0 20
On the quick-back up but that could be a good thing this trip.
5 06*7* Winning Success     App J See-2 S Chua 10 32 53.5 20
Can run a cheeky race so the type to keep safe at value.
6 98323 Ange D'orient     App K A'isisuhairi-1 H Takaoka 7 30 52.5 3.00
Doesnt win out of turn but looks due with light weight.
7 2*194 Ktronic     App Tr Barnabas-3 S Chua 8 29 52.0 12
In-and-out of late but goes close on a good day.
8 06*83 Any Choice     M Nunes S Gray 5 26 50.5 6.00
Freshened by good recent trial after career best run and gets Nunes. Watch.
9 90358 Honkytonk Man     Th Koh-2 L Khoo 9 24 50.0 20
Appreciates first-up run and could place at value.
10 98*55 Super Velox     M Zaki-1 L Khoo 2 23 50.0 10
Fifty eight starts without winning but in the exotic mix.

 

RACE 6: OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1200M COURSE E (SC) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "A small but exciting field heads to the start for what is the best race of the meeting. But while METEOR MIKE is as honest as the day is long and DARCI CHARMER is a progressive type, the three horses that will get the punters interest are DRAGON DYNASTY, PEACE NO WAR and RAISE NO DOUBT. Of the trio, there was a lot to like about DRAGON DYNASTY and happy to follow the former Malaysian and he looks for three straight Singapore wins. The two wins have been impressive and given Brian Dean has opted for a 3kg claimer to replace Dan Beasley, he looks extremely well in with only 53.5kg to carry. RAISE NO DOUBT has looked top-class on occasion and didn't miss by much last start. He also looks well-placed with 53kg and Alan Munro up. PEACE NO WAR the benchmark and the race promises to be a cracker."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 2, 6, 3
1 48408 Meteor Mike     B Vorster D Hill 7 81 57.5 12
Resuming after long spell and always gives his best so have to respect.
2 16511 Dragon Dynasty     App T See-3 B Dean 1 79 56.5 4.00
Hit the ground running in Singapore and recent trial suggests he can go on with the job here.
3 21222 Peace No War     Cw Brown M Freedman 2 78 56.0 3.00
Resuming after a good run of form and recent smart trial suggests he can win first-up.
4 13118 Mycaptainoblivious     M Kellady-1 S Baertschiger 6 76 55.0 6.00
Resuming after bleeding attacked and should go close if at his best.
5 61013 Darci Charmer     N Juglall M Clements 4 73 53.5 6.00
Progressive type who knows how to win so keep very safe.
6 12552 Raise No Doubt     A Munro L Dragon 5 72 53.0 3.50
Another very progressive type who could appreciate being back on the turf. Goes close.
7 16047 Abastor     App Tk Barnabas-4 J O'hara 3 55 50.0 100
Looks out of his depth.

 

RACE 7: INITIATION (HORSES NOT WON A RACE IN 2YRS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & NOT HAD > 8 STARTS IN SIN / MSIA) (WFA) (4 YEAR OLD AND BELOW) - 1400M COURSE E (SC) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "A maiden late on the card but this could be a big betting race if the big punters jump on the POSEIDON bandwagon. His two runs suggest he wins one soon but more importantly his recent trial with blinkers suggests he could just go "woosh" with head-gear added. In his favour is that nothing else jumps off the page to beat him although plenty improve stepping up to 1400m with race experience under their belt. COMONBABY is one such horse who appreciates a solid debut and the extra 400m and is well worth a look at value while APPELLATION and BRAVO CHARLIE are both in form and looks well placed over 1400m. BROTHER BAY another who goes best this trip and a market watch over the rest."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 10, 4, 5
1 9 Aguero     J Powell C Brown 11 0 58.0 33
Improves for debut run and 1400m should suit.
2 26005 Brother Bay     App R Rueven-2 B Dean 10 43 57.5 12
Last start OK and best runs have been over this trip so keep very safe.
3 0 Desert Star     M Rodd L Dragon 12 0 57.5 33
Blinkers on after big issues on debut but only for the brave.
4 64 Appellation     M Nunes M Walker 2 50 53.5 6.00
Improved with racing and step up in trip and ready to show up.
5 258 Bravo Charlie     A Munro M Clements 1 45 53.5 8.00
Blinkers off and form suggests he is in this a very long way.
6 45 Above The Skyline     O Chavez D Koh 4 0 53.5 20
Another who improves for race experience stepping up in trip.
7 9* Arctic Roll     B Vorster P Shaw 6 0 53.5 20
Debut ordinary but recent trial suggests he improves.
8 5 Comonbaby     App T See-3 J O'hara 3 0 53.5 12
Improves on what was a solid debut and well worth a look at value.
9 77 Go Lance     I Saifudin M Freedman 14 0 53.5 33
Will improve with racing but wide gate makes this tough.
10 23 Poseidon     Cw Brown C Brown 9 0 53.5 1.80
Blinkers added after two good runs and recent strong trial suggests he is the one to beat.
11 9 Royal Storm     App Mm Firdaus-2 P Shaw 8 0 53.5 33
Might need further again.
12 5 Wolverine     N Juglall P Shaw 13 0 53.5 20
Excuses on debut not to finish close and worth some thought at value.
13 088 Lucky Six E1   Wh Lao L Dragon 5 44 53.5 50
Should have more to offer so worth one more look back in maiden company at odds.
14 989 Super Five E2   Unfixed Hk Tan 7 44 53.5 200
Resuming sans blinkers. No.

 

RACE 8: CLASS 4 - 1200M COURSE E (SC) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "It will be interesting to see just who leads into the first bend in this Class 4 sprint with the three fancies - LOUEY VELOCE, SING ROULETTE and WOW - all happy to race on the pace. WOW has drawn the widest but John Powell will likely push forward and hopefully find some clear air out front. If he does get a breather at any stage he could be hard to run down. He is coming off a bad run but he had excuses that day not to finish closer as did SING ROULETTE who also could also lead in this. He also has a nice trial under his belt and has to be a show on what he showed winning on debut. The punters elect might be LOUEY VELOCE who only just got run down at his Singapore debut with Michael Freedman opting for what looks a smart 2kg Zuriman claim. NORTHERN BOSS the other that can win and while you can almost forget the rest, FRANCES fresh might be running on and MY SAPPHIRE could be the bolter at long odds."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Odds
Selections - 5, 3, 1
1 2 Louey Veloce     App Z Zuriman-2 M Freedman 9 61 58.5 2.50
Just missed at Singapore debut as the even money fave and can make amends with handy claim.
2 1414 Northern Boss     App J See-2 M Clements 2 60 58.0 4.00
Progressive type who gets a chance to add to his early win tally.
3 10 Sing Roulette     Yf Leong L Khoo 6 55 55.5 6.00
Excuses last start so happy to forget and take on strong recent trial.
4 08060 Cash Dot Com     R Woodworth D Koh 4 53 54.5 33
Easier to ignore.
5 36127 Wow     J Powell S Baertschiger 11 53 54.5 4.00
Pay to ignore last start and will be in this for a very long way.
6 7*48 My Sapphire     App Mm Firdaus-2 M Yusof 1 52 54.0 33
Form better than it reads and one to watch at long odds from gate 3.
7 2*857 Dragon Perk     N Juglall M Clements 3 47 51.5 33
Resuming and might need longer.
8 09090 Stage Bright     S Sam H Takaoka 7 47 51.5 200
No.
9 90400 Dragon Ninetynine     Th Koh-2 S Chua 10 44 50.0 100
Not the worst but needs easier.
10 45655 Frances     App R Rueven-2 L Laxon 8 44 50.0 12
Resuming and could provide value for exotics with no weight.
11 468*9 Rosado     M Nunes Rb Marsh 5 44 50.0 33
Needs longer and 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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