Kranji Tips – Saturday 6 May 2023

VALUE BET – ALWAYS TOGETHER (Race 4)
TOP BET – FEBRUARY (Race 2)

RACE 1 – Time: 06:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 7/1/2

SMOKE AND MIRRORS would prefer 1400m and a turf track, but this horse has been far from disgraced in his last two, running on late into second his last two outings, chance. ATLAS drops into class 5 this weekend with a 3kg claiming apprentice on board. Weighted to get every possible chance this weekend and should go close, respect.

RACE 2 – Time: 06:30 | Restricted Maiden | 1600m

Selections: 3/6/2

FEBRUARY was far from disgraced last time out to the races and the placing doesn’t do the performance justice. Daniel Moor jumps in the saddle as this horse returns to the mile where he was second last time. SINGLE WARRIOR comes through the same race as February and should appreciate the rise to 1600m. Benny Woodworth stays on board as this horse works toward his first Singapore win.

RACE 3 – Time: 07:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 7/9/6

PACIFIC STAR was much-improved on his last start to finish half a length from Trident who followed up that win with a brave run at Group 2 level. The three-year-old bay gelding gets in very well at the weights. LIM’S STRAIGHT was an absolute horror watch last start when supported at a massive price with blinkers on. He saw nothing but backsides the entire straight and all he needs is daylight to figure with that performance.

RACE 4 – Time: 07:30 | Maiden | 1100m

Selections: 3/4/1

ALWAYS TOGETHER draws a little closer to the rail this weekend and that could be key for him to put his best foot forward, expecting his best performance to date. STRONG ACE is back to a maiden after striking a stronger restricted maiden field last start. Gets 52kg with Simon Kok in the saddle claiming one, each way chance.

RACE 5 – Time: 08:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1000m

Selections: 1/2/6

OUR SECRET WEAPON looks one of the better hopes on the programme this weekend. 55kg with the claim, apprentice riding well, would be shocked to not see this horse in the finish. MR HOOPER draws the ace for his second run back in class 5. At this grade, you’d be silly to overlook him for exotic plays.

RACE 6 – Time: 08:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1600m

Selections: 2/7/1

PACIFIC BAO BEI couldn’t run last week due to the postponement of this race due to weather and had a genuine chance in that event. The stable’s looking to adopt a more forward approach for this talented but frustrating gelding. RENZO is lightly raced over 1400m on turf where he has placed on both occasions across both courses. Narrowly defeated last start and on recent runs, he cannot be overlooked.

RACE 7 – Time: 09:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1700m

Selections: 2/4/5

TIGAROUS saw nothing go right on his last start where he was crowded at the start and caught wide throughout jumping from gate 11. Comes into this again quite a few points below the class 5 threshold and looks a decent winning hope for trainer Richard Lim. SAYONARA led them up last start on the turf and wasn’t too far away. Returns to the poly here but draws out off the track. Will need some luck early.

RACE 8 – Time: 09:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1600m

Selections: 1/2/4

PER INCROWN has just had the one start over this course and distance that resulted in a win way back in January of 2021. He led throughout on that occasion and if he finds the front here could give them something to catch from barrier position three. SAVVY COMMAND’s last start was a head-scratcher to say the least after finding nothing late from a good position in running. On his day he is a much better horse than recent form suggests, hopefully we can see him turn a corner soon.

RACE 9 Time: 10:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1400m

Selections: 2/3/7

LASLOS produced an eye-catching win in open maiden company last start. Didn’t win by much when it comes to margins, but it was strong enough to be competitive here if he can repeat the performance. BINGO MASTER put in another strong performance last start finishing a nice second following his victory the start before. Always around the mark and don’t expect anything different here on Saturday.

Race 10 – Time: 10:30 Class 4 | Handicap | 1600m

Selections: 2/7/3

ROCKETSHIP returned with an impressive victory first up under the stable apprentice. The speedy mare had the advantage of a four-kilogram claim and can go either way second up. Mares can be unpredictable but holds good claims from that previous win. ELLIOT NESS course record holder over this distance and although his last win was down a class, he really caught the eye, finishing behind the victors and had to change course when hindered. He is getting close to winning again. Gets a good barrier.

Race 11 – Time: 11:00 | Group 2 | 1400m

Selections: 8/5/1

TAKANINI comes into his first group race appearance undefeated. On his last start over the 1400m, he took his racing to another level following the maiden victory and looks a live chance in this feature event with Calvin Habib partnering him again. PACIFIC WARRIOR in a race that was arguably too short for him, he was able to put in a solid performance and gain race day experience in Singapore. He should be a much-improved prospect this weekend heading out in distance and shouldn’t be taken likely despite the horrible draw for Marc Lerner.

Race 12 – Time: 11:30 | Class 3 Handicap | 1100m

Selections: 4/2/10

GOLD TEN SIXTY-ONE is a consistent four-year-old who has won four times here in Singapore and comes into this with two strong trials. Likes to be up there with the speed and will be positive from a wide gate. ILLUSTRIOUS couldn’t cut it up in class and has been freshened up for a crack at this race. Showed a good pair of heels in his trial win clocking 59.73. The only concern is never winning at this distance in the past but draws well for Duric in barrier 4.