Kranji Best Bets & Tips – 20 November 2021

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: 5/4/1 

DAVID’S SLING from a prominent stable who relishes in placing runners in this grade. Was slow away last start and hit the line well. Trialled well recently for this. WHAT YOU LIKE drawn to get a lovely run in the race. Apprentice Jerlyn Seow Poh Hui is riding extremely well. Will give a good sight after performing well in this grade recently. FIRST CHIEF on the quick back-up where he was well supported in betting. Gets the claim of Iskandar Rosman and only must handle the six-day turnaround.    

RACE 2 – Time: 06:30 Open Maiden – 1200m  

Selections: 1/7/11  

GOOD FIGHT form has been solid for this Open Maiden. With Manoel Nunes in the saddle, he should push forward and give them something to catch. KONAN has drawn wide but looking to show us more than he has. Should be better suited to the turf and must be respected from a leading stable. SUPER INCREDIBLE from the barrier should push forward and hold a handy position. His last two starts have produced respectable placings and can improve here. 

RACE 3 – Time: 07:00 Class 4 Handicap – 1100m  

Selections: 5/6/2 

SAHABAT back from a break when he reeled off two wins in a row at the last two of his five starts. Seems to have come back stronger. Lovely barrier. Deserves plenty of respect in this. SKY EYE honest in this grade. May find a couple of lengths more under Manoel Nunes. Snaffle bit on and should be right there. LIM’S PASSION back on Polytrack. Not disgraced at his recent starts. Tends to leave his runs too late. Nice low draw. If he gets the run of the race, he can give this a good shake-up.      

RACE 4 – Time: 07:30 Class 5 Handicap -1400m 

Selections: 2/5/6 

STAR EMPIRE returns to Class 5 grade this weekend. A lot to like with Oscar Chavez back in the saddle and blinkers back on. Interesting to see where they land from a wide draw. INTREPID trainer Tim Fitzsimmons is having a great season. Like the booking of Manoel Nunes after they teamed up last weekend for a nice victory. Her form recently is good enough to feature in this. SEE YAH comes into this off two minor placings where he wasn’t beaten far in similar conditions. Although he gets back, wouldn’t be shocked to see him more positive from the good gate.  

RACE 5 – Time: 08:00 Class 4 Handicap – 1800m 

Selections: 6/1/3 

CHEVAL BLANC has been beaten 1.5 and 1.8 lengths respectively in its last two starts. Has been super consistent and there is nothing to suggest he can’t be in the finish again. Up 1 kg from last start where he was in behind King’s Command, good form line. IRON RULER despite the rider losing the whip at the 50m mark, he held off challengers just to win last time out. Steps up to the 1800m for the first time, but looks like he should handle it. STRONG N BEST another last-start winner who increases in weight and distance up to the 1800m start. Has trialled since then on Nov 11, was kept wide and wasn’t asked for much but ran on well.   

RACE 6 – Time: 08:30 Class 5 Handicap – 1200m 

Selections: 4/3/5 

MAXIMILIAN well-tried galloper this season from our leading stable. Should push forward from a wide gate and does his best racing on this surface. LIM’S SHOT nice win in this grade last start over a slightly shorter trip. Drawn to get a nice run and will be running on strongly.  SUPERIOR COAT last start was a touch disappointing but was held up in the final stages of the race. Should get a comfortable run and the booking of Manoel Nunes is a big plus. 

RACE 7 – Time: 09:00 Class 5 Handicap -1400m 

Selections: 4/6/8  

INHERIT put in a solid performance two starts back on turf. Looks the goods for a forward showing this time. WIND OF DUBAI got off the mark over same course and distance last time out. Should be able to track up in a beautiful spot from barrier No 2 and let down in home straight. This is a bit tougher, but he should be able to measure up. WIND OF LIBERTY lost no marks at his last start when he stuck on for third coming from well off the pace. Short Course doesn’t help, but if he can find a good position from his awkward draw, he can take a hand in this.    

RACE 8 – Time: 09:30 Class 4 Handicap -1100m 

Selections: 1/4/6 

HAPPY MOMENT always had the raw talent, but has improved leaps and bounds at his second prep. Carries top weight(58.5kgs) but gives no reason why he can’t carry it to a fourth win in a row. ROMANTIC has a nice turn of foot. Consistent in his races of late and this is right up his alley. Handy barrier. Won’t surprise if he doubles the dose. WINNING SPIRIT running good without winning. Faces stiff task but is not without place claims.        

RACE 9 – Time: 10:00 Class 5 Handicap – 1700m 

Selections: 4/3/2 

SAYONARA race unfolded to perfection with the fast early pace enabling him to tuck into a lovely stalking position throughout. Has maintained the same form and may well double the dose. GOLD KINGDOM back in form, it seems. Been finishing a lot closer in Class 5 company. Form is hard to fault. In with a chance. SUN CONQUEROR softened up by another runner in the lead last time out and duly knocked up. Wide alley doesn’t help, but if he can come across early and get away cheaply, he may sneak in for a place.        

Race 10 – Time: 10:30 Kranji Stakes C – 2000m   

Selections: 7/6/2 

GOLD REWARD 2000m short course specialist (7:3-3-0) returning to preferred distance this weekend. Has trialled nicely leading up to this, respect. WIND TRAIL 2000m winner and has placed on only other occasion over the distance. Last start beaten in similar grade over 1800m by less than a length from unfavourable draw (barrier 11), worth considering here. LEATHERHEAD trialled well on Tuesday leading into this start. Wasn’t too far off Gold Cup contender On Line last time out.    

Race 11 – Time: 11:00 Class 4 Handicap -1600m 

Selections: 4/3/10 

CON SPERANZA faded over 1800m last start, beaten 3.7 by King’s Command. Back to mile again, should make own luck up in front. RAMBO coming out of same race as Con Speranza running fourth on that occasion. Stable in form, should take improvement and has had three seconds from three attempts track and distance. Worth considering. TWELFTH NIGHT last-start winner in Class 5. Despite the rise in class, the win had plenty of merit coming from near last. Respect as a place hope against better company.   

Race 12 – Time: 11:30 Class 4 Handicap -1200m  

Selections: 9/6/2 

FROM THE NAVY backing up after a week. The application of blinkers last start was a great success. Doubt he’ll be much of a price being the clear best in behind Lim’s Kosciuszko but looks a main hope here despite the quick turn-around. COSMIC SANDS was given a nice blow on Tuesday in his trial going out hard for 700m and then eased off late. Might have some ability, one to consider on debut. SING OUR SONG wouldn’t be counting this horse out just yet. He’s been a little frustrating of late for punters but has been beaten by some nice company. Once they get him right, he’ll be a nice horse.   

PA: 

3,4,5/4,6,8/1,4,6/3,4/6,7/3,4/9 

R216.