VALUE BET – SMOKE AND MIRRORS (Race 7)
TOP BET – FEBRUARY (Race 2)
RACE 1 – Time: 06:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1200m
Selections: 10/12/5
BEN WADE from the T Fitzsimmons yard in enjoying some consistent recent form. The six-year-old bay gelding gets a four kg claim and should be right there. CAPTAIN SINGAPORE has four placings from six runs this prep and finished amongst the leaders on his last start in Singapore, should be thereabouts.
RACE 2 – Time: 06:30 | Restricted Maiden | 1400m
Selections: 4/5/3
FEBRUARY has placed in two attempts this campaign and placed on last start at Kranji, the one to beat in the race. SWEET N SOUR from the S Crutchley stable ran fourth on his last start at Singapore and placed when fresh, has solid claims. Interesting to note top jockey Manoel Nunes jumps aboard.
RACE 3 – Time: 07:00 | Class 4 Handicap | 1100m
Selections: 4/9/6
CITY GOLD STAR produced an eye-catching comeback run over 1200m when beaten by a short-head. The four-year-old chestnut gelding will strip fitter. Top jockey Manoel Nunes retains the ride. ELLIOT NESS from the Donna Logan yard was in the money on last start running second at Kranji and all wins have come on the turf. Must be respected here.
RACE 4 – Time: 07:30 | Open Maiden | 1200m
Selections: 6/10/3
GROOVY from the R Lim stable finished a close-up second over the minimum distance last time. The three-year-old bay gelding should strip much fitter today and must have a say here. The lightly raced LASLOS from the Alvin Tan yard placed in both starts and still has plenty of scope, include.
RACE 5 – Time: 08:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1400m
Selections: 2/1/4
WECANDO was in the money on his last start, running third at Singapore and rates highly with top jockey Vlad Duric back aboard, he’s the marginal top pick. THE STAR from the T Fitzsimmons yard was eye-catching on his last run when pipped over 1100m. The four-year-old bay gelding tries 1400m for the first time and should enjoy the extra distance on offer today.
RACE 6 – Time: 08:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1600m
Selections: 1/2/5
REAL EFECTO finished runner-up in his last two starts. The five-year-old bay gelding loves this distance and gets a four kg claim. Include in all bets. MESMERIZING from the S Crutchley yard enjoyed a return to form last time. The son of Cosmic Trigger won his last two recent starts over this course and distance.
RACE 7 – Time: 09:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1200m
Selections: 2/4/6
SMOKE AND MIRRORS placed last start at long odds at Singapore and won once this prep at the track nine runs back, in with a chance. LOVING BABE from the J Ong stable is drawn perfectly, and two out of four wins have come on the turf, don’t treat lightly.
RACE 8 – Time: 09:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1100m
Selections: 2/7/5
THUNDER STAR from the J Lim stable has placed last start at Singapore and both wins have come on the turf, has solid claims. FIGHTING HERO was a runner-up in his last two starts. The five-year-old bay gelding is better drawn today and with 52kgs on his back, he must be respected here.
RACE 9 Time: 10:00 | Class 5 Handicap | 1600m
Selections: 2/5/7
BLUE IDOL from the Ricardo Le Grange yard had an eye-catching last run over this course and distance. The four-year-old bay is much better drawn today and must have a say. TWELFTH NIGHT is seldom far off and loves this distance. The six-year-old chestnut gelding is well-drawn in pole position today and must be respected here.
Race 10 – Time: 10:30 | Class 2 Handicap | 1600m
Selections: 10/4/3
SATURNO SPRING in top form with two wins from five attempts this campaign and ran on strongly to finish on the winner’s heels last start at Singapore, looks threatening. CYCLONE from the T Fitzsimmons yard rates highly with Manoel Nunes aboard, genuine contender.
Race 11 – Time: 11:00 | Group 2 | 1400m
Selections: 6/5/1
SUPER SALUTE from the J Lim stable looking to make it six in a row after another win at Singapore last start and has won five times at the track before, one to beat here. GOLDEN MONKEY from the T Fitzsimmons yard good latest win over 1200m last time. The four-year-old chestnut gelding is well-drawn again today and has won over 1400m. Must be respected here.
Race 12 – Time: 11:30 | Class 4 Handicap | 1200m
Selections: 4/5/2
INVINCIBLE TYCOON from the Steven Burridge stable has shown good recent form over this distance. The son of I Am Invincible is well-drawn today and must be included in all bets. PACIFIC ANGEL has been running well this campaign winning twice and placing in all other outings, must be respected.
