Kranji tips – Sunday 7 July 2024

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

Selections: 4/3/6

QUADCOPTER is a very cheeky horse behaviour-wise and has been throughout his career but his last two performances have been great especially a placing behind Cheerful Baby last start. SUMMER WIND drops half a kilogram from his most recent start where he was beaten two lengths behind Star Express. Very flexible on both surfaces and watch for any betting support.

RACE 2 – Time: 07:00 Maiden- 1400m

Selections: 2/8/1

SPIETH HEROINE – this looks to be her D Day to try and kick that maiden tag at start number fifteen. Placings behind Tommy Gun and July show she is up to the mark. GOLDEN EIGHTEEN sat just off the pace after having to steady off heels at the 600m and challenged late to run into second place. Well supported that day and watch for betting again.

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

Selections: 1/2/5

BLUE IDOL is a noted front-runner with plenty of ability in this grade. Should benefit with Bruno Queiroz in the saddle drawn perfectly in barrier four. Not a lot of weight disparity in this race, should be a big runner. DON’T FORGET BOSS formerly raced as Citygold Lightning, finished behind Atlas last start when jumping out of the ground late. He can hold his form but will need luck from barrier seven.

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

Selections: 5/11/6

PRODIGAL sat midfield last race and on a track that was dominated by those up on the speed and willing to give him a pass mark for that performance. Goes very well here over the distance. BIG DAY has been costly to the favourite supporters, but he is running well without winning. He was just too far forward last start, and he will be better suited taking a sit and finishing off late.

RACE 5 – Time: 08:30 Kranji Stakes A – 1200m

Selections: 1/2/5

GOLDEN MONKEY enjoyed a solid run behind Ghalib in the same grade last start, settled last off a very slow tempo and made steady progress. Should take plenty of improvement out of that run and is still the best horse in this race. GHALIB produced a great front-running display last start beating Golden Monkey. Nunes controlled the race and never looked like stopping. Will be the biggest threat to Golden Monkey again. Still needs to be respected here.

RACE 6– Time: 09:00 Class 5 Handicap -1600m

Selections: 3/5/4

BOSS HENG HENG has consistently placed in his last five starts including four third placings at this level. He was absolutely rocketing home and made the run look better considering he was crowded at the start. FEARLESS WARRIOR has been poking around at this grade without a win but not being beaten too far. In his three starts over this course and distance he has two top four finishes.

RACE 7 – Time: 09:30 Class 5 Handicap -1400m

Selections: 1/4/6

ATLAS is in some rare red-hot form that has seen him win three times and placed once from his last four starts. He does rise up in the weights, but form is solid around him. COMMANDER JONES has been running out of his rating and depth at his last two starts. This looks more like a suitable race for him and has two wins to his name over the course and distance.

RACE 8 – Time: 10:00 Class 4 Handicap – 1600m

Selections: 5/6/9

TENNET TENTENNET first-up on the weekend from a lengthy spell. He is a very capable galloper for the Jason Ong stable. Had recent trial which was encouraging and looks like a key player in this. FREE AND HAPPY was disappointing last start behind Longevity, got crowded in the race and finished off into fourth. A terrific record over 1600m and should be one of the main dangers.

RACE 9 – Time: 10:30 Class 4 Handicap – 1400m

Selections: 1/5/3

AXEL tenacious win last start in torrential rain, came from near last and stormed through the middle. Now will carry top weight, Jamil claims three kilograms this weekend and takes the ride from barrier four. Had a recent trial in slow time. HASTEN just beaten last start behind Te Akau Ben, ran on strongly and is a proven competitor over 1400m. Draws out wide this weekend but could surprise at his very best.

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

Selections: 8/6/9

SACRED BUDDY is building up a nice record in class 4 and won well last start, got to the line at the right time and should be near favourite in this race. Similar conditions as last start and draws well. PACIFIC ATLANTIC could bounce back here, drew wide last start, and never came into contention. Should strip fitter from that run and could be supported late in betting.