Kranji tips – Sunday 23 July 2023

VALUE BET – SABAH STAR
TOP BET – FIGHT ON

Racing this Sunday 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: 3/1/9

DANCING TYCOON just the two runs so far in this grade including a nice second two starts ago. Seems to race well over this course and distance with a win and three minor placings. DELILAH jumped from barrier to post last start to win in nice style when well supported in the betting. She does rise sharply in weight, and she isn’t a big sized filly so tread with caution.

RACE 2 – Time: 06:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 1/7/3

BESTSELLER finished in the money a few times during the three-year-old series and ran his heart out in each of those races. Has since trailed well and should be right there. PACIFIC MV formerly raced in Australia under The Price/Kent stable and has one win from eight starts. Looking at his breeding he is a half-brother to the very speedy Wisdom Of Water who has black type form.

RACE 3 – Time: 07:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1400m

Selections: 1/6/2

SABAH STAR he has the best record over this course and distance including seven wins over this trip. Form has tapered off late but will relish the sharp drop-in class. SEE YAH has had a stellar season at class five level and he finds division two this weekend where if he can run his best times, he can keep that winning streak flowing.

RACE 4 – Time: 07:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 2/1/4

KNIPPENBERG impressive winner at Novice level back in May and has since had a nice trial where he clocked 60.58. He has been mixing it with some best young horses and looks set to mix it against an older field. CITY GOLD STAR stable is going well in recent weeks and this gelding has done well on both turf and Polytrack surfaces. Liked his trial two weeks back and comes into this with a good winning chance.

RACE 5 – Time: 08:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1400m

Selections: 1/2/9

QUADCOPTER always dangerous when he drops back in this class. His last win was around this rating, and he has a great record over this course and distance. Class horse in the field. PACIFIC WARRIOR should be the pace influence in the race. Has been backed heavily in the betting in his last few runs and will be there at the business end if he gets it his way early.

RACE 6 – Time: 08:30 | Singapore Golden Horseshoe Group 3 | 1200m

Selections: 4/1/12

SILO easy latest win and recent trials have been very impressive. Not only does he look a nice horse for the future but has arguably been the standout 2 year-old so far. Horse to beat. BAKEEL won last start from a wide barrier position. Should improve off that run and be among the winning chances here, each way.

RACE 7 – Time: 09:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1600m

Selections: 4/2/8

EASY BREEZY made up good ground to run third last start and comes into this with a good weight swing on Pacific Star who dead heated. Steadied throughout the run on a couple occasions so had a couple excuses. Expecting a big run. PACIFIC STAR ran well last start to dead heat and earned 5 points for the win. Carries an extra 2.5kgs but the win had plenty of an upside and it wouldn’t be shocked to see him repeat it here.

RACE 8 – Time: 09:30 | Class 3 Handicap | 1800m

Selections: 6/2/3

RAMBO returns up to class 3 following a super win down in class. Although he goes to another level, he drops significantly in weight and recent performances suggest he is up to tackling this grade, chance. TANGIBLE drops way back in class here for this race. Hasn’t been seen at this class for a good while and although he hasn’t won for a good while, the last time at this grade saw him win comfortably, respect.

RACE 9 – Time: 10:00 | Novice | 1200m

Selections: 2/3/5

FIGHT ON looked the winner everywhere but the finish line behind Rambo who stormed from last to win impressively. This gelding has held his own in this grade and looks the one they must beat. CITYGOLDGENERATION ran good time when winning his maiden last month beating his stablemate. Should improve second up here and will take the benefit of a solid trial between runs.

Race 10 – Time: 10:30 | Class 2 Handicap | 1400m

Selections: 5/10/6

MR BLACK BACK given an easy trial on Tuesday and once again should be sent forward by Manoel Nunes who is one for one on the 5-year-old bay gelding. Won’t be alone up front but has the class to win this. PACIFIC EMPEROR comes into this race off three super wins on the poly. Heads onto the grass for the first time in Singapore and for that reason, Mr Black Back has the slight advantage. He will however, be up front pressuring and has a big chance to impact the race.

Race 11 – Time: 11:00 | Singapore Derby Group 1 |  1800m

Selections: 2/1/4

GOLDEN MONKEY Stewards Cup winner who proved that the extra shouldn’t be a concern if he switches off in the race. Hopefully under the guidance of Hugh Bowman this weekend we can see him continue his recent form and run a good race. The talented SUPER SALUTE from the R Lim stable finished second best behind the top selection last time. The 4-year-old bay gelding loves this track and if seen out the extra 200m he must have a say here. CAVALRY coming into this slightly rushed having only one start over 1400m. Stable had the horse forward enough for that first race to run well and win. The jump out to 1800m should only improve the horse, each way contender.

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

Selections: 5/9/3

JANUARY back to the races following a freshen up after the 3yo series. Last time at this distance, he won at Group 3 level against his own age group, can run well here. SABAH ACE grass debut for this son of Swiss Ace who returned to run 4th beaten only 0.7 lengths. The margin and the placing tell two different stories, top three contender here with a light weight.