Kranji tips – Sunday 30 June 2024

RACE 1 – Time: 06:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 1/2/4

ELITE LEGEND drops down to class 5 which is a much more suitable race for this guy, he should look to go back and run on from barrier ten. SMOKE AND MIRRORS has been looking to get back into this class for a long time now. Would be better suited over a longer trip but should be very competitive.

RACE 2 – Time: 07:00 | Open Maiden | 1200m

Selections: 2/5/6

LUCKY GOAL has been knocking on the door for a while now, had his chance on multiple occasions and Nunes is back onboard. Should go well. TALKINGTALKINGGURU has been progressing well recently. He put in a great performance last start when leading the field. Could roll forward for Vlad Duric from barrier two.

RACE 3 – Time: 07:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1000m

Selections: 1/9/2

GOLDEN WAY won well last start over this distance. Carlos Henrique now obtains the ride from an ideal barrier. Should see betting support and could go close again. WEDNESDAY was solid on his last start over this trip, showed a clean pair of heels out of the stalls and loves to roll forward. Should be the likely leader and Curatolo takes the ride.

RACE 4 – Time: 08:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1600m

Selections: 5/1/3

LIM’S SMYTHE is an improving type from the Meagher stable who ran a credible third in the Singapore Guineas last month. Has been freshened up and will be strong at the end. SUPER BABY – the Tan and Pinheiro combo have been dangerous in recent weeks and that formula looks set to be in the mix again here. Four top-four finishes in his last four starts sees him well in consideration.

RACE 5 – Time: 08:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 2/3/6

BIG MAX had every possible chance last start when leading with a moderate time, will benefit from the booking of Bruno Queiroz and draws okay in six. Should be one of the strongest competitors in this small field. PACIFIC SONIC his last few runs have been okay, couldn’t fault him from recent past and Vlad Duric now rides from barrier two. Going well. Watch betting.

RACE 6– Time: 09:00 | Class 3 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 1/5/4

PACIFIC VAMPIRE wanted to overrace last start at group level but still hit the line well. Connections making the right move in a race like this and Moor partners again. He has a bit of wow factor this gelding. MT NISEKO sees Chad Schofield booked to ride here and was well beaten by Pacific Vampire last time they met by six lengths. Hard to say if he can turn the tables but he looks a great place bet.

RACE 7 – Time: 09:30 | Class 5 Handicap | 1000m

Selections: 4/8/6

DIAZ should be primed for this race, gets Chad Schofield in the saddle and gets back to 1000m on the Poly track where he does his best racing. Will be well supported. WINSEIGHT produced a great win last start over 1200m, found the lead comfortably and never looked like stopping. He continues to improve with each run but just needs everything to go his way. Learner takes the ride.

RACE 8 – Time: 10:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m

Selections: 7/4/1

STOP THE WATER has continued to race well since his win four starts back. The stable apprentice Sazali has been given a great opportunity here and the claim will be vital if he succeeds here. COOL SIXTY-ONE gets the booking of the in-form Daniel Moor, looks a smart play from connections. Had no luck last start after racing wide and was in hampered room down the straight. The Aussie rider will have to be on his game from a wide draw but can win this.

RACE 9 – Time: 10:30 | Group 2 | 1600m

Selections: 3/9/4

All eyes were on LIM’SSALTORO in the first leg, and he was brave to the line to hold off the fast-finishing Makin who he faces again. He is drawn to do no work from barrier one and all reports from the stable are that the mile and beyond is well in his ability. LIGHTNING STRIKE is proven over the distance with three wins from four starts which is a box you need to tick coming into these series races. He gets the services of a world class rider in Chad Schofield and the team have him prepped to fire in this leg and the Derby, respect. MAKIN was attacking the line hard only to fall short of Lim’s Saltoro in the first leg and showed he was a big challenger over these next two races. Decent draw and will settle off the pace following the favourite everywhere he goes.

Race 10 – Time: 11:05 | Class 4 Handicap | 1000m

Selections: 1/2/5

DANCING LIGHT gets a good draw in barrier three for visiting jockey Chad Schofield. This gelding returns to class four for the first time since February where he won over 1100m. This is more up to his ability and won a trial in good time leading into this. PACIFIC HERO produced his best run last start for a while and showed he is right back to a winning mark. He shows great early speed which he will need from barrier eight and Duric is a key booking for a leading stable.