Kranji tips – Saturday 24 June 2023

VALUE BET – FABU
TOP BET – PACIFIC HERO

Racing this Saturday sees an entertaining twelve 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: 1/4/5

DANCING TYCOON strong second last start in his return run to class 5. He has proven that win in this grade carrying a heavier weight isn’t out of the question, chance. SMOKE AND MIRRORS has been very consistent in recent weeks. Gets back in the run but there looks enough pace here for him to be running on as always, respect.

RACE 2 – Time: 06:30 | Open Maiden | 1100m

Selections: 4/7/2

GOLDEN SENTIENCE coming off a solid trial recently and has got proven form in stronger races than this. Working towards a win for trainer James Peters, top three contender. PACIFIC DREAM weighted well with 49kg in this event and the only Singapore trial to date was solid. Comes from the stable of Joseph Waldron in Victoria having had two trials at Pakenham. Watch the market.

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

Selections: 1/4/3

PACIFIC HERO top rated galloper who looked the winner after leading throughout to just get rolled in the last few strides. Top jockey up and must have a say. MAJOR KING blew the start and came from a long way back to be beaten just under two lengths last run. In with a chance if jumping on terms.

RACE 4 – Time: 07:30 | Open Maiden | 1100m

Selections: 2/4/8

FABU still yet to break through for a win but has recently changed hands in ownership and raced well last week despite being wide without cover. On the quick back up and drops in distance which should aid his chances. CITY GOLD FRIEND had a quiet trial recently in between runs having not run since May 14th. Has had some excuses in the two starts to date, hoping for an improved performance with a little more luck.

RACE 5 – Time: 08:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 2/1/4

HOLY ELEANOR the mare continues her way down the ratings still yet to win a race. She finds herself in division 2 company of class 5 and this race looks one of her easiest tasks yet, can win this. FOUNTAIN OF FAME he is a proven horse who strikes division 2 and despite having to carry the weight, looks much better than a lot of the horses he faces, a win wouldn’t shock.

RACE 6 – Time: 08:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1700m

Selections: 3/2/6

PRIORITIZE has a string of minor placings since his win five starts ago. They stepped him up to 2000m and was brave in that attempt. This course and distance looks more his go. RAISING SIXTY ONE given an absolute peach of a ride by Ronnie Stewart to win last start and has since won a trial showing he has trained on well from that performance. 

RACE 7 – Time: 09:00 | Maiden | 1600m

Selections: 2/6/4

STAR EXPRESS ran super last start over 1400m to go down by less than a length. The race he was in looks like it should hold up form wise and the jump to a mile should be a plus, chance. STRONG ACE yet to race further than 1400m in his career and further than 1200 on the poly track. Always seems to be met with market support and his breeding suggests a mile shouldn’t be a problem, respect.

RACE 8 – Time: 09:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1000m

Selections: 1/9/7

LIM’S KNIGHT beaten 0.6 lengths in his return to class 5 last start. Rarely spends more than a couple starts in the grade, horse to beat. LONHRO GOLD speedy sort with a light weight who should be leading here due to the wide draw and need to press early. Will be hoping to get a few cheap sectionals and try to kick away at the turn, each way.

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

Selections: 1/6/9

LION SPIRIT very brave to the line last start and had a horrid run early where he was forced to race without cover for most the journey. Must be respected this weekend. GOLD KINGDOM his last win came back in August of last year in a higher grade. Since then has had a few good and bad runs. He excels at these middle distance poly races and last run was solid.

Race 10 – Time: 10:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 2/3/1

FLYING NEMO returns to his more favoured surface after an eye catching third last start where he had to change course and duck back to the inside. He is little but possesses a great turn of foot. Nunes aboard and a great draw. KING ZOUSTAR six of his nine career wins have come at this course and distance in the past. His last win was only one rating point lower than what he comes with here this weekend. Respect.

Race 11 – Time: 11:00 | Class 1 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 5/1/2

GENERAL COMMAND he is a winner of four of his five starts here in Singapore. Seems to love racing on this surface and he is the new kid on the block from a stable that is in great form. LUCKY JINSHA form has dropped off for this gelding in recent runs and just hasn’t had that will to win that we have seen from him in the past. Could have been some underlying issues and hoping for a big return off his trial win.

Race 12 – Time: 11:00 | Class 3 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 3/7/5

PACIFIC EMPEROR he has been ultra-impressive in his two wins so far. He now has to do it at a higher level but his dominant win in very good time indicates he will handle the rise. COSMIC DANCER looking for four on the bounce this weekend for the inform Jason Lim stable. Brings good form here with Teardrops who he dead heated with two starts back finishing in the money last week.