Kranji tips – Sunday 27 August 2023

VALUE BET – MAKIN
TOP BET – FORESHADOW

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 | 1400m

Selections: 2/5/14

FORESHADOW comes here off a nice performance last start going under by one length behind King’s Gambit. Stays in the grade and Duric sticks aboard. Holds strong claims. LIGHTNING STRIKE not the most ideal barrier draw in (12) but he lines up in class five when being eligible for maiden races. Visiting jockey Hugh Bowman takes the ride and that will draw plenty of support.

RACE 2 – Time: 06:30 | Open Maiden | 1200m

Selections: 1/11/7

LORD’S COMMAND makes his Singapore debut after a short career with the Joe Pride stable in Australia. Has looked very sharp in his trials. He won’t be a maiden for long up here. Follow. WINDFALL finished second on the synthetic surface in what was a solid run coming into this. Draws very well for a good run early and will look a danger in the finish.

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

Selections: 5/2/7

HURRICANE jumped and motored to the front last start and was very dominant when winning. From barrier three this weekend you can expect similar tactics and goes for the hat-trick. ASIF was strong on debut last start being pipped on the line by a lightweight Fadaboy. Should strip fitter second up and will gather plenty of market support.

RACE 4 – Time: 07:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1400m

Selections: 2/4/10

GOD’S GIFT got back to form last start with a promising minor placing over this distance. With Queiroz taking the ride from barrier four he will get the run of the race. Must have say. SCHNEIDER on the quick backup from last week where he finished four lengths behind Roda Robot. His only career win came over this course and distance and looks a contender here.

RACE 5 – Time: 08:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 2000m

Selections: 4/2/7

KING OF SIXTY-ONE Duric booked to try and end this geldings horrid run of minor placings. Will have to press forward from a wide draw but if he gets it steady up front, he can kick away. FIGHTER just the two runs to his name over this distance resulting in one win. Strung out last run and he wasn’t able to fire but will relish the step up in distance.

RACE 6 – Time: 08:30 | Class 3 Handicap | 1400m

Selections: 4/7/2

BESTSELLER was a dominant winner when jumping at a short price carrying 59kgs. He steps up to class three which will be one of his hardest tests. He possesses plenty of ability this gelding. KING ZOUSTAR another brave performance to just get beaten in a tight finish in his most recent run. One of Singapore’s toughest horses who is always in for the fight. Nunes has a strong record riding this 8-year-old chestnut gelding.

RACE 7 – Time: 09:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 2000m

Selections: 3/1/2

KHAO MANEE had no luck last start when steadied on two occasions and cramped for room at the 450m mark. He should attract plenty of attention in betting and look for a strong run here. ABSOLUTE RADIANCE got back into the winners circle last start under Nunes in this class over 1800m. Looks like he will relish the rise in distance and will be aided by the 3kg claim.

RACE 8 – Time: 09:30 | Novice | 1400m

Selections: 5/4/11

ROMAN CHIEF looked ultra-impressive winning debut effort by 4.3 lengths. Daniel Moor takes the ride and although he has drawn wide his ability alone could get the job done here, he looks a smart horse. CITY GOLD TELECOM draws pole position for Hugh Bowman. Drops back from class four grade where he was close behind big priced winner Grand Sage. Beaten under half a length in his last three starts. 

RACE 9 – Time: 10:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1600m

Selections: 1/7/2

ELITE INCREDIBLE we haven’t seen this gelding in class four since September 2019 where he won beating King Zoustar. Hugh Bowman booked to take the ride and his form is good enough to taste victory again. WINNING STRIDE good performance to win coming from midfield and holding off the fast-finishing Great Warrior. Rises two kilograms in weight and brings good form into this.

Race 10 – Time: 10:30 | Class 1 Handicap | 1600m

Selections: 9/7/2

CAVALRY comes out of the G1 Singapore Derby where he had no luck after being flushed out wide and had to make a sweeping run. Was a strong performance and Daniel Moor will be aided by drawing barrier one. PACIFIC EMPEROR steps up to the mile after a great start to his Singapore career including four wins and a minor placing at Group three level. Not the most ideal draw but he is a classy gelding.

Race 11 – Time: 11:00 | Lion City Cup Group 1 | 1200m

Selections: 1/4/2

LIM’S KOSCIUSZKO draw in barrier four and should shoot forward early and give them all something to catch. He is Singapore’s best and reigning Horse Of The Year. Looking for back-to-back wins in this race. GOLDEN MONKEY drops back sharply in distance after claiming the G1 Singapore Derby just over a month ago. He’s a smart horse and now that he is more mature maybe he can give the top selection a run for his money. MR MALEK consistent sprinter who has come back from a career scare to claim his last two starts including a win at Group 3 level. Should settle midfield and deserves another feature win. Stable is in form.

Race 12 – Time: 11:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 7/6/1

MAKIN fair local debut despite excuses. The 4-year-old bay gelding will strip fitter today and Nunes booked to take the ride. Betting moves are the best guide for this gelding. KICK finished on the heels of a smart one in Ghalib and rates well for a race of this depth. Should get a nice run into it from barrier seven. Comes from a leading stable.