Sunday Singapore Race Previews - July 15
  Story By Mike Lee     

Thursday, 12 July 2018: Form preview and tips for Singapore racing at Kranji Sunday July 15

Elite Invincible
Elite Invincible


RACE 1

TURF PRINCESS (10) - Has been knocking on the door even if she was slightly disappointing at her last outing. Stick with her. A win would make for an ideal opener to a special day for the ladies.

ASIA (2) - First-up run after close to one year off was not too bad. Will strip fitter for this. First time over turf. Should be thereabouts.

ZULU WARRIOR (5) - Looked a chance at last outing but could not quite run through the line. Making slow headway but may well pinch a place here.

WHIZZY WALTZZY (6) - Didn't run a bad race at last start. Slowly coming to hand. Awkward alley is a query but if he can get a good position with cover, he is not without a chance.


RACE 2

BOLD THRUSTER (13) - Put up one of the most impressive recent trial performances last week when winning by 11 _ lengths in an eye-popping 59.29 in the blinkers. On the back of that effort and with the light weight, he can prove tough to peg back in what looks the weaker of the two divisions.

BLITZ POWER (9) - Made a nice introduction to racing when closing off well on debut and was then pulled up early in the void race last week. She should build on her first run and can go well in this.

EVIL WESLEY (1) - Not seen since January when running second on debut. Trialled okay since and one to include.

RIVER SUPERSTAR (8) - Doing all his best work late on his debut recently. He should improve and could be some value in here.


RACE 3

GAIN ECLIPSE (8) - Having finished third in what looks like a decent form race last time out, she is nicely weighted in this with the 53.5kg and should go very well.

SWEDISH MEMORIES (2) - Much improved for frontrunning tactics when second to Dazzling Speed. A similar showing will see him right in the thick of things for an in-form trainer.

HERO STAR (5) - Has done nothing wrong in his last four runs and continues to hold his form well, and that will count for a lot in this contest.

BRINGER OF WAR (1) - Would look a solid place chance on recent form.


RACE 4

LUCKY HADA (1) - Could well be good enough to win first-up here on the little red dot. Placed second twice from three outings at Hawkesbury when with Edward O'Rourke. Has trialled well here in blinkers and doesn't meet the strongest Restricted Maiden field ever assembled.

FAME STAR (8) - Gave 5kgs away to Autumn Assault last time out and was only beaten half-a-length, but it was a huge run and on that form he should go extremely close in this.

OUR SHOWCASE (6) - This Bruce Marsh-trained maiden was 1.5L behind Fame Star when they last met, and off similar terms he should be held by that horse. However, he is showing all the right signs for a lightly-raced horse and is one to consider.

BEJEWELLED (3) - Top four finish in three runs to date and here should be no different on the measure of form.


RACE 5

TRIPLE TRIO (7) - Franked solid barrier trial form with a brilliant first-up win. Scopey sort who is expected to turn in another fine performance here.

KING'S SPEECH (3) - Sprang a mini-upset on debut. Was still green and would have derived heaps of benefit from that first run. Sterner test especially from wide barrier, but can still come through with a good result.

HEARTLIGHT (2) - Did not lose any friends second-up. Raced tight in concluding stages, even chopping out Plato (which cost jockey Vlad Duric two meetings). Had every opportunity to sprint through but was a little one-paced to the line. Blinkers on. Solid claims again.

TARO SAN (12) - Came within a whisker of scoring on debut on Kranji Mile day. Freshened up since and seems to have made further headway. Plum draw. Can finish in the money again.


RACE 6

RED CLAW (1) - Tried to make all last start but was swamped in the end. Short Course will suit better. Good gate. Leading chance.

PEER GYNT (7) - Ran a cheeky race upfront last time out. Nearly pulled it off. Has drawn better this time. Should be in the mix again.

SAHABA (2) - Another one with gate speed but he has drawn off the track. This is a touch easier. Warrants consideration.

FIRST LIGHT (3) - Raced in better company than this. Not the worst here. Can be considered.


RACE 7

NORTHERN KNIGHT (6) - Went down fighting when second to an in-form rival in the shape of Optimum Star last time out in a Kranji Stakes D. This race looks ideal off only one point higher than only win for him to add another win to the CV.

HENG KINGDOM (4) - Stopped in his tracks at the 200m on his most recent run when staying on well from the back of the field. Conditions suit him here and can make an impact for sure.

LUCKY TIGER (1) - Fared much better in this company than he did in Class 3 races prior and can show up nicely here over this trip.

MINGS MAN (7) - Second last time out over slightly shorter behind a runaway winner (Crown Gift). perhaps flattered a little by the margin but it was a good effort and if staying, he is an each way chance.


RACE 8

ELITE INVINCIBLE (3) - Bidding for the clean sweep in the 4YO series. Has what it takes to pull it off: Stamina, good tactical speed and solid turn of foot. Hard to beat.

KINGSMAN (4) - Surprised a few with his late dash in the second Leg. Will relish extra 200m. Has proven he can measure up at this level. Main challenger to favourite and stablemate.

ONLY WIN (5) - Has been crying for more ground and will finally get it in the third Leg. Form cannot be faulted. May lack a bit of class but can still poke his head in at the business end.

COUNTOFMONTECRISTO (1) - Form has not been as good as expected in 4YO series. Ran only once over 1800m when fourth in Raffles Cup last year. Can hang on for a place on class - if he gets an ideal run in transit.


RACE 9

CURVATURE (4) - Back in grade here after running a very good second in the Group 2 Steward's Cup to Elite Invincible. Fourth in a trial since and on the pick of the form, he is by far and away the one to beat.

BIRAZ (8) - Has bagged a couple of Class 3 races since he arrived in Singapore and looks a progressive sort having beaten the useful Sky Rocket (runs in Derby) last time out. Can go very well with the light weight.

ABSOLUTE MIRACLE (3) - Showed a bit more like his better form when fourth behind stablemate Secret Win at the backend of last month. Solid place chance.

SOLARIS SPECTRUM (7) - Ran a mighty race in this grade last time out. If once again running to that form he should make his presence felt.


RACE 10

CAPTAIN JAMIE (3) - Resuming since slashing third in Singapore Guineas. Looked in fine fettle at his barrier trial win last Thursday. Handy draw. Should be too good for this.

LIM'S DASHING (8) - Got going a touch too late at his last start. Will relish extra furlong. Main threat to Captain Jamie.

JUSTICE SMART (5) - After a bit of tinkering with his headgear, he flew home for an impressive win at his last start when donning blinkers. Mile even more up his alley. Stiffer task here but can still go close. Has drawn an alley.

NEW SENSATION (9) - Blinkers have got the best out of him as evidenced by his last two wins in a row. Rises in grade, but can hold his own. Include in calculations.


RACE 11

ANCIENT WARRIOR (2) - Has proven he is up to this class of racing with an excellent second to Arc Triumph when staying on extremely well. It's just a matter of time before he pockets a Class 3 win.

BLACK JADE (8) - Scratched at the start of the Steward's Cup. Has had two trials since his last outing and does look the type to do well at this sort of level.

ENCHANTED MISTER (15) - Useful horse in his native Argentina and showed better form on the final of two starts for Ricardo Le Grange. Now with Lee Freedman and would look to have a decent shout at the weights in this if he gets a run.

TERMS OF REFERENCE (12) - Would have to be a place hope on recent form.






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