KRANJI   21 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

EW BARKER TROPHY GROUP 2 1400m

Track: STANDARD   Rain (Max: 30)    

Abundant early pace from Lim's Saltoro, Mr Black Back and Street Of Dreams vying for the lead with Bestseller on their backs. Seven-time Gr 1 winner LIM'S KOSCIUSZKO (1) scored by 1.5 lengths over 1200m on the all-weather last start when fresh from a spell. Has beaten most of these during his illustrious career and should add to the imposing record this afternoon. Singapore Derby winner GOLDEN MONKEY (2) was always forward and boxed on to finish fourth over 1600m in the SGG3 Committee's Prize at this track last time. Form here at this trip is strong. Tough to see him beating the favourite but should be competitive. SUPER SALUTE (3) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Scored over 1200m at this track at the start of last prep. Proven at this level and is among the better hopes. The consistent STREET OF DREAMS (5) has been in the placings at his last two appearances, finishing second over 1600m in the SGG3 Committee's Prize at this track most recently. Don't underestimate.
1 219x1 LIM'S KOSCIUSZKO
D MEAGHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
LIM'S STABLE
Singapore Gold Cup winner. Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.5 len at Kranji All Weather March 23 over 1200m defeating Kharisma with 59.5kg at $1.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track SGG1 SGG1 Raffles Cup September 23 over 1600m defeating Invincible Tycoon with 58kg at $1.20. Should add to his outstanding record.
8
MARC LERNER
NAVY, GOLD, GOLD THREE STAR BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, GOLD STARS, NAVY CAP, GOLD STARS
2 4x214 GOLDEN MONKEY
T FITZSIMMONS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 52.0KG
JIG RACING/ELVIN STABLE
Singapore Derby winner. Racing well. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 13 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Committee's Prize on March 9 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Bestseller carrying 58.5kg at $3. Before that won by 1.3 len at this track SGG3 SGG3 Fortune Bowl February 11 over 1400m defeating Street Of Dreams with 58kg at $3.80. Likely to go well from the rails draw.
1
CHAD SCHOFIELD
BLACK, YELLOW BRAID , YELLOW CHECKED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, YELLOW CHECKS
3 3113x SUPER SALUTE
R LIM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
ALAN N JOHN STABLE
Group 2 winner. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Fortune Bowl February 11 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Golden Monkey carrying 56kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len this track February 12 2023 over 1200m defeating Dream Alliance with 56.5kg at $3.25. Likely to feature.
4
M NUNES
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE 'V', LIGHT BLUE & WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE & WHITE CHECKED CAP
4 6x363 INVINCIBLE TYCOON
STEVEN BURRIDGE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 50.0KG
STEVEN HAROLD BURRIDGE
Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Useful type. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Committee's Prize on March 9 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Bestseller with 54.5kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 16 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Fortune Bowl on February 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Golden Monkey with 54kg at $9.60. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
11
ZAC LLOYD
DARK BLUE, YELLOW, YELLOW STAR BAND, YELLOW STARS ON DARK BLUE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE CAP, YELLOW STARS
5 9x422 STREET OF DREAMS
STEVEN BURRIDGE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 50.0KG
JOE GIOVANNI SARJEET SINGH
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Committee's Prize on March 9 over 1600m, head behind Bestseller with 53.5kg at $4.40. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 16 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Fortune Bowl on February 11 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Golden Monkey carrying 54kg at $5.60. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
7
RON STEWART
PURPLE, LIGHT GREEN & PINK BAND & ARMBANDS
6 37487 PACIFIC EMPEROR
DAVID KOK
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 50.0KG
PACIFIC STABLE
Group 3 winner. Most recently ran last of 7 at Kranji All Weather on April 13 over 1100m, 8 len behind Ghalib with 57kg at $3.80. The race before that 8th of 13 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Committee's Prize on March 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Bestseller carrying 55kg at $9. Safely held last time out but this suits.
10
DANIEL MOOR
ORANGE RED , WHITE BRAIDS, ORANGE RED STRIPES (3) ON WHITE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
7 11x01 BESTSELLER
RICARDO LE GRANGE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 50.0KG
LEONARDO JR. MORALES JAVIER
Multiple Group 3 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 43 day let-up. First-up 10th of 16 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Fortune Bowl on February 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Golden Monkey carrying 56kg at $15.20. Second run from a spell won by a head at this track SGG3 SGG3 Committee's Prize March 9 over 1600m defeating Street Of Dreams carrying 50kg at $9.60. Last-start winner worth including.
5
CARLOS HENRIQUE
 BRICK RED, MEDIUM BLUE STAR, STARS SLEEVES, BRICK RED CAP, MEDIUM BLUE STAR
8 04262 MR BLACK BACK
R LIM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 50.0KG
BLACK HOUSE STABLE
Group 2 placegetter. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Makin carrying 50kg at $18. Before that 6th of 13 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Committee's Prize on March 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Bestseller carrying 50kg at $28. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
2
B PINHEIRO
WHITE, NAVY CHECKS BAND, SLEEVES, CAP
9 51x57 TIGER ROAR
D MEAGHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 50.0KG
FALCON RACING NO 7 STABLE
Group 3 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 43 days. Resuming 5th of 16 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Fortune Bowl on February 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Golden Monkey with 56kg at $27. Last start 7th of 13 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Committee's Prize on March 9 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bestseller carrying 52kg at $7.60. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
6
V ESPINDOLA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE STAR, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP (3RD)
10 65602 KHARISMA
STEPHEN GRAY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 50.0KG
DAGO STABLE
Group 3 winner. Resumes off a 29 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Kranji All Weather on March 23 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Lim's Kosciuszko with 54kg at $32.40. The start before that second last of 16 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Fortune Bowl on February 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Golden Monkey with 55kg at $81.40. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
9
PH SEOW
 YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPE
11 0056x SATURNO SPRING
D MEAGHER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 50.0KG
LIM'S STABLE
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Kranji All Weather in the SGG3 SGG3 Colonial Chief Stakes December 2 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Bestseller carrying 55kg at $8.80. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at this track August 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Invincible Tycoon with 51.5kg at $10.60. May need this run.
3
T KRISNA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE STAR BAND, MEDIUM BLUE STARS SLEEVES, STARS CAP
12 11x11 LIM'S SALTORO
D MEAGHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 50.0KG
LIM'S STABLE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by a neck at Kranji All Weather March 2 over 1200m defeating Pacific Mv carrying 56.5kg at $1.40. Second-up favourite; won by a head at this track March 30 over 1400m defeating Show All Sixty-One with 59kg at $1.20. Progressive galloper who is in the deep end this time.
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BRUNO VIANA QUEIROZ
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE STAR BAND, MEDIUM BLUE STARS SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE CAP, YELLOW STARS