Racing this Sunday 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.
VALUE BET – KISS YOUR SONG
TOP BET – EIGHT BALL
PA:
1,3,7/1,4,5/2,3,4/1,2/1,3/1/1,3
R216.
RACE 1 – Time: 06:00 Class 5 Handicap -1600m
Selections: 1/5/6
CIRCUIT STAR drops back in class for this and the last time he raced in this grade he was winning over the same distance. Big claims here. FORT MUSTANG showed good speed from an inside barrier last start and enjoyed a nice run when scoring his first win. Trainer has a great record with these sorts of races. Commands respect. ZOFFSPEED bumped when jumping away last start but recovered to score a nice win over this distance. Can continue on his winning form here.
RACE 2 – Time: 06:30 Maiden- 1600m
Selections: 2/4/3
CON SPERANZA outclassed by a decent one last start in the shape of Red Ocean and he was clear of the third horse that day (Ironprince). This trip can suit this Hideyuki Takaoka-trained runner and would be the top pick here. IRONPRINCE the Steven Burridge stable are in good form now and this lightly raced maiden was not too far behind the top selection last time out over 1400m. He ran home powerfully that day and the extra 200m is a big plus to his chance here. GOLDEN SPRINT from a bang in-form stable in that of Donna Logan and he was fifth in the same form race as both Con Speranza and Ironprince. His rider had the whip struck out of his hand at the 200m and did not gain the smoothest of runs towards the line. He is value for more on the back of that and the stable are red hot now.
RACE 3 – Time: 07:00 Class 4 Handicap – 1100m
Selections: 5/4/1
WINNING SPIRIT comes into this off back-to-back wins over the same distance. He has a strong record over the distance and stays in Class 4. BIONICS a speedy sort who has been very good in his preparation. Can run quick times and looks to continue his trend here. CRYSTAL WARRIOR has had just the two starts since arriving at Kranji. Last start was against a strong field and has trialled in good order ahead of this.
RACE 4 – Time: 07:30 Maiden -1200m
Selections: 8/2/9
EIGHT BALL went close over this course and distance in a Class 5 a few runs ago and now drops down into a lesser grade of a Maiden race from his last outing. On balance of form, he is the one to beat here and should have the measure of the rivals that oppose him. BEN WADE ran a sound race last time out when third and covering extra ground throughout. If he can build on that, he has a chance here. SIR ELTON did show a degree of promise in a couple of Restricted Maidens, and this is now an easier task then what he has been facing.
RACE 5 – Time: 08:00 Class 4 Handicap – 1200m
Selections: 3/1/7
TOM CAT has returned from a spell with two very solid runs. First-up win was very strong carrying some condition and looks fitter here. UNCONQUERED was able to jump and lead for an impressive win last start. Stays in Class 4 and if he finds the front again, he will take some beating. MIRACLE is a get-back and sprint-style runner. With strong speed on he can produce a big finish and look for him charging home late.
RACE 6 – Time: 08:30 Class 5 Handicap -1600m
Selections: 1/5/4
BLITZ POWER a mare who really does deserve to win another one on the back of some excellent runs in defeat recently. Placed over the course and distance off a four-point higher mark in April, this race suits her well and she is certainly good enough to land this prize. LIM’S RHYTHM up five points for a 1700m win last time out. Has trialled okay since and the fact he is in winning form lends to him being one to include here. LAI MAK MAK the run last time out is better than it looks on paper and he did run on well when in the clear. This old boy is now 19 points lower than his last victory and if all goes to plan, he can capitalise on a reduced handicap mark.
RACE 7 – Time: 09:00 Kranji Stakes -1800m
Selections: 4/2/3
SO HI CLASS one of the best improved horses this term. goes for three-in-row and should be right in the mix even if the extra 2kgs penalty might bring him back on terms with some of his rivals. Will still go close. OCEAN CROSSING lost no marks when beaten in fourth by Mr Malek in his last outing. Finally steps up to his comfort zone in terms of distance and should have a major say in this. PENNYWISE will be better suited to 1800m. This is a touch easier and a place on board is well within his compass.
RACE 8 – Time: 09:30 Class 4 Handicap -1100m
Selections: 2/1/4
KISS YOUR SONG this horse loves this course and distance. Has the speed to jump and be prominent upfront and must be included in all bets. ARARAT LADY makes a welcome return to Class 4 here. Has a good record for this course and distance and she will make her presence felt in this. AL GREEN getting on in age but looks to be in the right race here. Better suited to the shorter sprint trips and loves the Polytrack.
RACE 9 – Time: 10:00 Class 4 Handicap -1200m
Selections: 1/3/2
VALOROUS caught wide last time out but still stayed on for close-up fourth to Unconquered. Better barrier this time. CHEVAL BLANC improving with each run. No weight on his back again but has drawn the widest this time and must be respected here. FIRST CHOICE frontrunner whose only wins have been on the Polytrack, but he handles the turf okay. His drawn well and must have a say.
Race 10 – Time: 10:30 Singapore Derby Group 1 -1800m
Selections: 1/3/5
MR MALEK hard to get past the convincing Stewards’ Cup winner. First time stepping up to 1800m, but stable always bullish trip is not a worry. The one to beat. BIG HEARTED Ran on strongly in Stewards’ Cup. Will relish extra 200m. On par with Mr Malek over that trip and won’t surprise if he gets up to win this. Big runner here. SAVVY COMMAND improving sort who has not usurped his spot. Inside barrier is a help as he is the sort who needs cover to run to his best. Faces daunting task at level weights, but he is a progressive sort and may well rise to the occasion.
Race 11 – Time: 11:00 Class 4 Handicap -1800m
Selections: 3/1/4
LUCK OF MASTER in good form at the minute. Turns up late and the Long Course helps. Should be thereabouts again. SATURNO SPRING found opposition stronger last time out but was not out of his depth. Eased back in Class 4. Looks the goods for another forward showing. VOLUMINOUS mare who can mix her form but from the inside barrier, she will be more competitive. Can bounce back here.
