Winning Form share all of their best bets and tips for Saturday’s racing coming your way from Kranji on 23 March 2024.
VALUE BET – SONG OF NATURE (Race 8)
TOP BET – ROYAL COMMISSION (Race 1)
RACE 1 – Time: 06:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1100m
Selections: 2/1/4
ROYAL COMMISSION produced an eye-catching post maiden effort over this course and distance from a wide barrier. The three-year-old bay gelding jumps from pole position today and looks the one to beat here. PACIFIC ANGEL from the David Kok yard showed good improvement in her latest over the minimum distance. The daughter of Noble Mission is slightly better drawn today and must be respected.
RACE 2 – Time: 06:30 | Open Maiden | 1200m
Selections: 6/1/7
RUBIK KID from the J Peters stable was a runner-up in his last two starts over this course and distance. The three-year-old bay gelding gets the 1kg claim and should shed his maiden tag today. BUREAUCRAT showed good improvement in his latest over this course and distance. The son of War Decree will strip much fitter today and can feature here.
RACE 3 – Time: 07:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1100m
Selections: 2/4/5
PACIFIC MV enjoyed an eye-catching last run over 1200m. The four-year-old bay gelding is well-drawn today and loves this distance. Interesting to note he won his recent start over this course and distance. WAR STAR from the J Ong yard won his last two starts. The penultimate start was over this course and distance. The son of Super One goes for the hat-trick today.
RACE 4 – Time: 07:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1800m
Selections: 1/4/5
LAKSANA from the Stephen Gray yard rates a big chance on current form. The seven-year-old bay gelding loves this course and distance and must have a say here. HAPPY WARRIOR is in good form. The son of Alamosa finished a close-up second over 1600m last time. Interesting to note top jockey Vlad Duric chose to ride the top selection.
RACE 5 – Time: 08:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1400m
Selections: 3/2/1
WINS ONE from the J Ong yard is in top form. The four-year-old chestnut gelding is better drawn today and loves this track, four out of his five victories have come on this course. One to follow. ERUPTION won well over this course and distance last time. The three-year-old bay gelding is slightly better drawn today and Nunes retains the ride, respect.
RACE 6 – Time: 08:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1100m
Selections: 10/6/5
DIAMOND RING produced a gutsy win in his comeback run over the minimum distance from a wide barrier position. The son of Super Easy is well-drawn today and Nunes retains the ride. FAST AND FEARLESS from the J Peters yard improved last run over 1000m. The seven-year-old chestnut gelding should strip much fitter today and from pole position he must have a say here.
RACE 7 – Time: 09:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1800m
Selections: 2/1/3
WINNING STRIDE from the Steven Burridge stable rates a big chance on current form. The five-year-old grey gelding is yet to be unplaced over this distance from three starts. One to follow. KING OF SIXTY ONE enjoyed a good comeback over 1400m last time. The son of Gutaifan gets the 1kg claim and is well-drawn again today. He will enjoy 1800m, respect.
RACE 8 – Time: 09:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1200m
Selections: 2/7/8
SONG OF NATURE from the J Ong yard showed good improvement in latest over this course and distance. The only concern for the five-year-old bay gelding is the wide barrier position but will be doing his best work late. ROOK’S GAMBIT from the R Lim stable saw a return to form last time over 1400m. The son of El Roca drops in trip and is better drawn today, can feature.
RACE 9 – Time: 10:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1100m
Selections: 4/3/7
GOLDEN BROWN from the T Fitzsimmons yard rates a big chance on current form. The four-year-old bay gelding is well-drawn today and runs well for top jockey Nunes. SURREY HILLS from the J Ong yard showed good improvement in latest over the minimum distance. The five-year-old bay gelding gets the 2kg claim and is better drawn today. He will strip much fitter, respect.
Race 10 – Time: 10:30 | Kranji Stakes A | 1200m
Selections: 1/10/15
The talented LIM’S KOSCIUSZKO returns from a well-deserved break. The classy six-year-old bay gelding has won 10 out of 11 starts over this distance and from a good barrier position today he should start the new year on a winning note. SACRED GIFT from the J Tan yard was good in his comeback run over 1100m in a feature. The son of Zoustar will strip much fitter today and with a light mass he can feature here.
Race 11 – Time: 11:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m
Selections: 5/3/4
THUNDER LEGEND caught the eye on his comeback run over this course and distance last time. The five-year-old bay gelding is well-drawn today and interesting to note top jockey Nunes jumps aboard. WAR PRIDE from the J Ong yard, showed good improvement in latest over this course and distance. The 7-year-old bay gelding jumps from pole position today and must be respected here.
