Kranji tips – Sunday 12 May 2024

RACE 1 – Time: 06:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1100m

Selections: 7/2/3

SIRIUS can be competitive in this race. Hit the line well last start over this trip. He was a little green in the straight and didn’t get a real crack at them. Can continue his good form and should get a good run from a better barrier position. PACIFIC SCOUT got the maiden out of the way last start in open company. Will more than likely be on speed from the inside gate and the stable are in terrific form.

RACE 2 – Time: 07:00 | Maiden | 1200m

Selections: 7/12/3

FLYING FIGHTER will be one of the biggest dangers in this considering a lot of these horses are coming out of the same races. He finished second to July last month and the Burridge stable is in great form. Nunes aboard. SACRED GOLD was just beaten by Pacific Scout last start in the same class as Flying Fighter and had plenty of pressure in the straight. Must be respected here.

RACE 3 – Time: 07:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1600m

Selections: 2/8/3

BOSS HENG HENG was scratched at his most recent outing and was a well-fancied pick that day so giving him another push with a positive barrier draw. FATE TO WIN puzzlingly went back last start but he is a much better performer when ridden on the speed and has a great record over this course and distance.

RACE 4 – Time: 08:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1700m

Selections: 1/2/3

SMART STAR had a horror run sitting three deep in a field of six over 2000m last start. Had more excuses than anything in that race and still ran second. He is tough and goes well on both surfaces. MESMERIZING is having his third start for the new stable and held his own to the line last weekend behind the lightweight and favourite Free And Happy. Should be up there early in the run and be strong.

RACE 5 – Time: 08:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1400m

Selections: 3/1/2

PACIFIC STAR won well last start over 1400m and stormed home from near last. Staying in the same class should help and he will see plenty of support. Will look to run on late. CONTARELLI has had some issues in the past and hasn’t had the best luck, but he can break through under these conditions. Drops down into a weaker grade with weaker competition in comparison to class 4. Obtains a good barrier and could go close.

RACE 6 – Time: 09:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 2/10/7

MASTER PLAYER put in a great run last start on the turf behind Commander Jones. He struggles to hold form but could be a big player in this weaker field. SHEESH produced a good win most recently over the longer distance on the Polytrack. Led most of the way and never looked like slowing down. Comes down to 1200m which could be too sharp for him. Apprentice claims.

RACE 7 – Time: 09:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1400m

Selections: 3/8/2

NIMBUS STAR put in two strong minor placings with his most recent start coming over this distance behind Te Akau Ben who was just too strong in the finish. Draws well in barrier two and should be right there. CREATIVE DREAMS is a perennial place-getter who continues to run well. Holds his own in this grade and broke his maiden along with five minor placings over this course and distance. A win wouldn’t shock here.

RACE 8 – Time: 10:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 7/6/4

MAY will be near favourite in this. He’s been racing in class 4 company for a little while now and ran a huge race finishing second two starts back over 1200m on the Polytrack. Should be fitter now had three trials before coming into this race. Great barrier. PACIFIC SONIC is a hard horse to measure up in this race. Performed okay over the sprint distances in class 4 and didn’t show much when he dropped down into class 5. Ran a most improved performance last start and could repeat in this grade.

RACE 9 – Time: 10:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1600m

Selections: 1/4/6

A BETTER TOMORROW is a former Western Australian-trained gelding that has found form since winning his maiden back in March. Two strong minor placings since that win shows he is training well. STREET CRY SUCCESS sees the long-awaited class five debut arrive and will be a key player here. In form Ryan Curatolo has been booked and this six-time winner will want some rain to help his chances.

Race 10 – Time: 11:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 5/3/13

GOLDEN BROWN is consistent without winning recently and gets plenty of advantages from barrier three. Ryan Curatolo takes the ride for the first time and looks a real top-three player. PACIFIC PADRINO produced two nice runs since joining the Meagher stable from Australia. Should strip much fitter third up and Woodworth retains the ride. Watch any late money.