Race analysis and selections for Friday's racing at Kranji 24 Sep 2009
from Singapore Turf Club web site
RACE 1
After his promising last-start second to Bukit Mas, Grande Estilo (1) looks set to open his accounts. Blinkers seem to have done the trick. World Famousman (5) failed narrowly at his last two runs. He has to overcome an awkward alley this time, but still has solid claims. El Grey (
was warming up nicely at his last start only to peak on his run. This is similar company and he must be rated with a fair chance. Dollars & Cents (10) mixes her races, but from her inside gate, she should get a lovely run before issuing her challenge down the straight.
RACE 2
Best to go with market guide with so many starters with unexposed form. Rock You (10), a $220,000 yearling, won his barrier trial impressively on September 10. On that run, he should be hard to beat. Winning Dan (11) was a pleasant surprise at debut. He would have improved a few lengths since and will be right in the mix in this. Midlife Crisis (9) has trialled well and from barrier No 1, he could make his presence felt. Cosmic Vanguard (4) didn’t do too badly when a battling seventh to Alacarte. Could be the improver here with Saimee Jumaat jumping on board.
RACE 3
The fairly consistent Count Zerpour (6) is overdue for a win. He did nothing wrong at his last outing, but again found one better (Waipapa). Stick with him and he is bound to repay your faith. Future Baby (2) ran one of his best races this year last time out. If he gets an uncontested lead again, it will take a very good horse to run him down. Best Bid (4) will probably find this harder, but he can still vie for a place. Anecdotal (5) has been a touch disappointing in two starts. He is better drawn in marble one this time and could turn in an improved run.
RACE 4
Model Citizen (6) sprinted nicely up the straight for a barrier trial win on September 15. Expected to make further headway in this. Lim Lim (5) turned in a more encouraging run second-up. The apprentice claim will certainly come in handy. Chase The Dream (13) has not quite backed up after his promising debut third. He is drawn wide and will have to work hard to keep in touch. Place not beyond him. Formerly known as Digitalis, the Japanese-bred Kirin Arising (11) is resuming from a one-year spell. May need the run but a forward showing is not to be ruled out.
RACE 5
One-horse race. Better Than Ever (6) first. Daylight second. The Laurie Laxon-trained freak has scared the opposition and is on his way to another romp. To make matters worse for his rivals, he carries only 51.5kg. Best Echo (3), Trigger Success (2) and Hear Me (1) can fight for the minors and may finish in that order – a big space behind.
RACE 6
Chilli (1) has been ultra-consistent of late and is deserving of a change of luck. He’s been placed second at his past three outings and the claim here will be of benefit. The Hatchet Man (3) was a major flop last time but his previous form had been solid. He’s a class dropper this time around and must be respected as should Rena Cross (2) who wasn’t disgraced behind Locus Standi last time out in tougher company than this and looks well suited. The Firebird (6) was solid in winning last time and although up in weight should not be dismissed.
RACE 7
A small field of stayers but it looks a competitive line-up. Cliff Brown looks to have a strong hand with Daring Commander (3) and Samurai King (7). Have a leaning towards Samurai King who will appreciate the light impost. He was strong last time, getting back and finishing strongly and the 2000m journey here looks ideal. Daring Commander will be up on the speed and be tough to run down with Ric McMahon in the saddle while Marco Kid (6) got too far back first-up but did run home soundly and the extra ground here is a plus. Stealth (4) bounced back to form with a solid win last time and the extra ground shouldn’t pose any problems.
RACE 8
A small field but it looks a good contest. Dr Lemon (3) is going to appreciate the weight drop this time around. At his last couple of efforts he has had little peace in the run carrying 59.5kg and getting run down. He’s better off with this lighter weight and will give them something to chase. Mexican Rose (6) is unbeaten in three starts since arriving in Singapore and did have to pull out all stops last time. It’s never easy for a three-year-old filly to take on older horses at this time of the year, but she does look the exception to the rule while Mooring (4) didn’t finish the race off as expected last time but is worth another chance in this small field. Superb (1) is going to strip fitter for his first-up assignment and must not be dismissed.
RACE 9
Not the strongest of races to finish off the night. A repeat effort by Lamborghini Flame (1) of his latest run should see the gelding hard to beat. He scored a solid win over Oil Baron two starts back before fighting hard over a shorter trip behind Mexican Rose last time out. He’s drawn nicely and although up in weight should go close. High Noon (5) has drawn a horror gate but his form since coming to Singapore has been good. He’ll run well while Bengawan (2) found the trip too far last time and back to this distance can be expected to run well. Noble One (
will strip fitter for his first-up outing and the extra ground here is to his liking.
