Kranji Tips – Saturday 7 October 2023

VALUE BET – ATLANTE LEGEND
TOP BET – DRAGON MASTER

Racing this Saturday sees an entertaining eleven race programme at Kranji Racecourse with a host of top-quality racing on offer, the top bet and value bet, should be followed closely.

RACE 1 – Time: 06:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 1/8/3

DRAGON MASTER comes out of the race where stablemate Song Of Nature was far too strong for them but there was plenty to like about that performance. Nunes on and from the inform stable. GALAXY STAR proven performer at this level in the past and has been working his way down the ratings now off a mark of 39 rating. Draws well in barrier two and should sit handy early on.

RACE 2 – Time: 06:30 | Open Maiden | 1000m

Selections: 11/7/8

WINS EIGHT Australian bred 3YO who debut on the back of some nice trials. He gets in well at the weights with Queiroz taking the ride at 52kgs and will look to take advantage of the handy barrier draw (1). NATURE CHIEF comes here on debut for the Ong stable after four trials including a nice win last week in a good time of 60.53 showing good early speed he must be respected here.

RACE 3 – Time: 07:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 1/4/3

ATLANTE LEGEND the horse formally known at Moongate Star steps out this weekend for his first run under his new name and for his new owners. Last start was promising sitting a little bit handier to the speed, one to watch. BIG TIGER racing a few points below the top of the grade which means he doesn’t have to carry top weight. This has been his biggest issue in the past and with 56.5kg this weekend, he looks a top three contender.

RACE 4 – Time: 07:30 | Open Maiden | 1600m

Selections: 11/3/5

LIM’S EVEREST gets in with a lightweight for CC Wong again after the pair teamed up for a second placing a few weeks back over this distance. Should show speed early and give them something to chase. CITY GOLD FRIEND doesn’t get many favours from the wide barrier but a string of minor placings at this level has him well in contention. Nunes to take the ride is a big positive.

RACE 5 – Time: 08:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1100m

Selections: 1/5/8

WAR FRONTIER ran on strongly last time to finish third when dropping in grade. The 7-year-old bay gelding will strip fitter today and can win this. GOLDEN DASH Nunes takes the ride on the Argentinian bred sprinter who looked a winner last start but found one better on the day. Should show good early speed and kick at the end.

RACE 6 – Time: 08:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1600m

Selections: 7/1/2

PACIFIC HUNTER open maiden winner who broke through impressively. Provided he has come on from that run, a class 4 win looks within his grasp. ACE SOVEREIGN It was a tough watch if you were on him last start as he had no luck in running, but with more luck this weekend, he can win.

RACE 7 – Time: 09:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1800m

Selections: 6/2/9

TOP FIELD looking to make it three on the bounce this week after being scratched from his most recent start two weeks ago. Brings strong form for a race like this and will be at the top of many punters’ picks. LUCK OF MASTER makes his class five debut looking for his first win since February last year which was at class four level. Nunes has a great record on this gelding and would be great to see him bounce back here.

RACE 8 – Time: 09:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1400m

Selections: 8/6/2

FEEL THE FIRE having his first run in Singapore. Another Singapore debutant in this race who has won over this distance in the past and should be in the finish with any luck. RUN BUDDY RUN former Waterhouse/Bott runner in Sydney who has won a race over this distance of 1400m. Trials have been good enough leading up to his first Singapore start, expecting a forward performance.

RACE 9 – Time: 10:00 | Class 2 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 2/4/6

GENERAL COMMAND he returns this weekend to his preferred surface with aims at contesting a Merlion Trophy over this track and trip at the end of the year. He has five wins and a second from his six starts on poly, respect. ILLUSTRIOUS he returns this weekend to the 1200m distance which has been a much more successful trip in his Singapore racing career. His recent trial was sharp enough to suggest he’ll be competitive here if he can find his usual forward position in running.

Race 10 – Time: 10:30 | Class 3 Handicap | 1400m

Selections: 6/8/4

BESTSELLER led them up early last start and raced very keenly. Couldn’t sustain the gallop and faded late. Usually quite consistent and must be respected here. SABAH ACE last start he came from a long way back to only go down 2.7 lengths. To the eye it looked like a great run and time sectionals back that up, he must have a say.

Race 11 – Time: 11:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 1/2/5

REIGNITE raced well last start despite late interference to run a place. The 3kg claim of Apprentice S. Jamil aids his chances and his recent trial between runs was good to the eye, include. LUCKY BABY beaten narrowly behind Renzo last start who franked the form by heading up to class 3 and winning the following start. He gets back in his race usually but should be catching the eye late.