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RACE 1 – Time: 06:30 Class 5 Handicap -1100m
Selections: 1/4/2
GRAND SUPREME didn’t have the best run in transit last start and had to shift around to find clear running in the last 300m of the race. Hit the line strongly and can win here. DIAZ makes his class five debut after one win and four minor placings from 14 starts. He hasn’t quite hit the mark some thought he would, but this race can give him confidence and he should be among the market leaders with Chad Schofield engaged to ride.
RACE 2 – Time: 07:00 Maiden – 1600m
Selections: 1/9/4
You just need to see the horses that SUPREME LINER has finished behind to see that he deserves a top pick in this race. Should race up on the speed and give a good sight to the rest. BRAVO KID is on the quick backup after his second placing behind Star Victory who had them all off the bridle and chasing. If he handles the backup can be amongst the action again.
RACE 3 – Time: 07:30 Class 5 Handicap – 1200m
Selections: 8/7/3
BLUEJAY has turned a corner in his last two outings producing two minor placings. His most recent start was behind Dancing Supremo who was far too dominant for this grade. ATLAS sat off the pace last start to finish fourth behind Start Victory who has since gone on to win again. It’s been a long time since he won but his career stats are good enough.
RACE 4 – Time: 08:00 Class 4 Handicap – 2000m
Selections: 2/5/7
SMART STAR is unbeaten from his only attempt over this trip last November where he was racing in a great patch of form. Hasn’t been beaten far in his recent starts and connections would have been waiting for this distance. NATURE CHIEF finished second to Lim’s Smythe who was a scratching from this event over 1600m last start. Has gradually been stepping up in trip and gets a nice small field for his 2000m debut. Leading stable must be considered.
RACE 5 – Time: 08:30 Class 5 Handicap – 1100m
Selections: 1/4/6
FAST AND FEARLESS continues to race well in this grade. Even though he finished fourth was only beaten half a length to Wednesday. Finds his way into the easier division of this race. DIAMOND RING has a win and a string of minor placings from his last six starts at this level. Top stable Jason Ong has him firing and pays to follow him until his form slumps.
RACE 6 – Time: 09:00 Class 4 Handicap -1200m
Selections: 5/2/4
DANCING SUPREMO bolted in last start as he got back to class five, and that win showed he is a little better than that grade. A few winners have come out of that race and has since trialled well. COOL SIXTY-ONE turned in a good performance behind Mt Niseko who is bringing good form from his races. Has dropped in the ratings since his last win and back to a winnable mark.
RACE 7 – Time: 09:30 Class 5 Handicap -1200m
Selections: 3/1/4
ROYAL COMMISSION has been consistent in his seven starts including five top-three finishes from seven starts. Looks adaptable on both surfaces and deserves respect in this field. Inside draw gets plenty of favours. LIM’S DREAMWALKER was a winner the last time he raced at this level back in September of last year. Since then, he won as a massive upset beating the handy Black Storm at huge odds. Ready to win here with Aussie rider Zac Lloyd booked to ride.
RACE 8 – Time: 10:00 Class 3 Handicap – 1600m
Selections: 3/9/6
ANIKI had to share the spoils with January in a dead heat last start. That race was run to favour the speed runners and they fought it out very well. He now faces a new task stepping up to the mile for the first time but if he is to be a four-year-old series contender he needs to. LIGHTNING STRIKE is a four-time winner who has been improving each run. Sat off the speed and wasn’t able to catch the leaders first up. Should strip fitter second up and will appreciate the trip. Wide draw shouldn’t be an issue as he settles back.
RACE 9 – Time: 10:30 Group 2 – 1400m
Selections: 1/2/12
LIM’S KOSCIUSZKO returned to 2024 with a bang winning on the Polytrack with 59.5kgs first up. Looked impressive considering he isn’t fully fit and at handicap conditions he will be giving plenty of weight away to the rest of the field. He is the best Singapore have and must be respected. Should be camping off the speed from barrier nine and produce a big finish. GOLDEN MONKEY draws the inside and Chad Schofield flies in for the ride on the level second highest-rated horse they have in Singapore. Never got a clear crack at them last start and has trialed strongly since then. The weights at handicap conditions give him some positives. LIM’S SALTORO is an up-and-coming four-year-old who is unbeaten and has his biggest test to date. In form rider Bruno Queiroz takes the ride and should draw plenty of support. The Meagher stable striking very well this season.
Race 10 – Time: 11:05 Class 4 Handicap – 1100m
Selections: 3/1/2
GOLDEN BROWN still an improving class four sprinter whose form is too good to ignore. He has only missed one top-three finish from nine starts and just needs everything to go right. WAR STAR continues to race consistently and lost no admirers after finishing third to Pacific Charm last start. Stable seem to have him in great form and another win is well within his reach here.
