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RACE 1 – Time: 06:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1400m
Selections: 6/3/1
STAR VICTORY is flying coming into this off the back of two class five wins and stays in the grade. If he finds the front easy, he will give them all something to catch again from the inside draw. ARYA PAKUAN ran a strong second last outing and showed some toughness in that fight. Nunes takes the ride and from barrier position six, he looks well placed here.
RACE 2 – Time: 07:00 | Open Maiden | 1000m
Selections: 2/5/4
PACIFIC SCOUT is the standout in this Maiden lacks depth and form. This gelding is the only one who has a touch of form coming into this and that was a fourth to July beaten three lengths. STRONG ACE could step up and shed that maiden tag. Probably the easiest race he has faced and has five minor placings from twenty-four starts. If he doesn’t feature here, then it will only get harder for him.
RACE 3 – Time: 07:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 2000m
Selections: 3/1/5
TONY’S LOVE should be in contention if he is anywhere near his career-best. Two wins recorded over this trip and coming off the back of two minor placings. Finds the easier division of this race. NAVY SEALS sat in a more forward position from the wide draw last start and boxed on well to finish third beaten 1.5 lengths. Lightly raced three-year-old with good form coming into this.
RACE 4 – Time: 08:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1400m
Selections: 5/11/8
TE AKAU BEN enjoyed a great run last time out when racing wide and continues to show fight. He is competitive in class 4 and will be one of the main dangers in this race. Gets an awkward draw but will try look for cover. SOUSUI had an easy run last start over 1200m and found the line well for a minor placing. Gets a low weight this weekend with Henrique aboard. He will look to run home late.
RACE 5 – Time: 08:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 2000m
Selections: 6/1/4
SPLIT SECOND has a terrific record over this course and distance including four wins and two minor placings. His last win back in November was in similar conditions and if it rains will only boost his chances. Nunes has a strong record aboard him. STAR EXPRESS has been consistent having placed his last two starts including finishing third over an unsuitable sprint trip last weekend. Both of his Kranji wins have come over 2000m and stable is firing.
RACE 6 – Time: 09:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1400m
Selections: 2/1/8
BOSS HENG HENG given a top ride in front to lead easy and kick away to win by two lengths back in March. Has the benefit of two trials since that win and could gather some betting support. Eyes on the market. SEE YAH had the in-form Bruno Queiroz getting him back to winning ways last week in a strong performance to win. Now he is in his groove can he make it two on the bounce is the question.
RACE 7 – Time: 09:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1600m
Selections: 1/3/5
PACIFIC BAO BEI hard to follow this horse, won well in class 4 over 2000m and then dropped down to 1400m in class 3 and now finds a suitable race to win with apprentice claim and a great draw. KING’S GAMBIT has a great record over the 1600m on the turf and doesn’t know how to run a bad race. He should get a good run from barrier three and finds a weaker field. Will see support on race day.
RACE 8 – Time: 10:00 | Class 3 Handicap | 1200m
Selections: 12/8/5
PACIFIC VAMPIRE is an exciting horse with a lot of ability, one win from one start so far here in Singapore and has trialled up brilliantly in great time (58.75). He’s drawn out and will push forward and try contest the lead. MT NISEKO bounced back last start and won well. He’s usually sharp away from the gates and can sit on speed in this race. Great course and distance record under these race conditions and Curatolo stays aboard. He should be competitive.
RACE 9 – Time: 10:30 | Group 2 | 1400m
Selections: 1/8/3
ACE OF DIAMONDS enjoyed an impressive win in the Singapore Three-year-old Sprint last start, was caught wide and very green in the straight but still prevailed. He will be the horse to beat in this and going up to 1400m should suit. Going well and will push forward from the outside gate. ARTILLERY produced a massive run behind Ace Of Diamonds last start when first-up from a lengthy spell. He should make the natural improvement from that run and was finding the line late. Looking for 1400m and can upset. BAKEEL was checked at the half-mile in the Three-year-old Sprint and was flushed out very wide on the home corner and continued to hit the line hard. Good draw and Nunes sticks aboard.
Race 10 – Time: 11:05 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m
Selections: 1/2/3
LAST SAMURAI fought for a tough win last start over this course and distance. He can always be a danger if he takes control of the race, has apprentice claim which will help. Needs to be respected from a good draw. KING ZOUSTAR is ultra-consistent in this grade and continues to put in great runs for an eightyear-old. Drawn low and will be the likely horse to contest the front with Last Samurai, respect.
