KRANJI   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: Y

STEWARDS' CUP GROUP 2 1600m

Track: YIELDING   Rain (Max: 27)    

Pace genuine with Lim's Saltoro and Aniki pressing hard closely followed by Makin and January. LIM'S SALTORO (3) has put together a couple of wins at this track, the latest in a Gr3 on June 9 over 1400m when he got home by half a length. Winning rider Marc Lerner retains the mount. Meets a stronger field but he is good enough to figure in the finish. MAKIN (4) is ready to win again after he just missed last time, beaten half a length into second over 1400m in the SGG3 Silver Bowl at this track. Drawn for a nice run just off the speed. Very honest and sure to give backers a sight. FLYING NEMO (6) was a winner two back at this track then was competitive last time when fourth over 1400m in the SGG3 Silver Bowl at this track, beaten only 1.3 lengths. Shapes as one to consider. LIGHTNING STRIKE (9) has accrued two minor placings from three runs this preparation. Finished 0.7 lengths from the winner in third at the latest outing over 1800m at this track. Up in grade but not out of it.
1 48775 PACIFIC EMPEROR
DAVID KOK
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
PACIFIC STABLE
Group 3 winner. Resumes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at this track in the SGG1 SGG1 Kranji Mile on May 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lim's Kosciuszko carrying 57kg at $113.20. Before that 7th of 11 at this track in the SGG2 SGG2 EW Barker Trophy on April 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Lim's Kosciuszko with 51.5kg at $108.80. Can't recommend.
2
DANIEL MOOR
ORANGE, WHITE BRAIDS, ORANGE STRIPES (3) ON WHITE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, COLLAR
2 x0146 BESTSELLER
RICARDO LE GRANGE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
LEONARDO JR. MORALES JAVIER
Multiple Group 3 winner. Last start second last of 7 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Silver Bowl on June 9 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Lim's Saltoro carrying 57kg at $4.40. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track in the SGG2 SGG2 EW Barker Trophy on April 21 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lim's Kosciuszko with 50kg at $22.20. Strong winning hope.
6
V DURIC
 BRICK RED, MEDIUM BLUE STAR, STARS SLEEVES, BRICK RED CAP, MEDIUM BLUE STAR
3 11211 LIM'S SALTORO
D MEAGHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
LIM'S STABLE
Group 3 winner. Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track SGG3 SGG3 Silver Bowl June 9 over 1400m defeating Makin with 57kg at $1.60. The run before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track May 18 over 1200m defeating Kharisma with 52.5kg at $1.20. The inside barrier is a real bonus. The one to beat again.
1
MARC LERNER
NAVY, GOLD STAR BAND, GOLD STARS SLEEVES,NAVY CAP, GOLD STARS
4 11132 MAKIN
STEVEN BURRIDGE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
AL-ARABIYA STABLE
Group 3 placegetter. Useful gelding. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Silver Bowl on June 9 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Lim's Saltoro with 57kg at $4. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 2 len behind Cavalry carrying 56kg at $1.60. Progressing well and another win is on the cards.
4
M NUNES
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE EPAULETTES & SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE CAP
5 x5107 JANUARY
D MEAGHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
FALCON RACING NO 7 STABLE
Group 3 winner. Most recently ran last of 7 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Silver Bowl on June 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lim's Saltoro with 57kg at $36.40. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 11 len behind Cavalry carrying 54kg at $17.60. Not among the main chances.
3
RYAN CURATOLO
DEEP SKY BLUE, WHITE STAR
6 15914 FLYING NEMO
DESMOND KOH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
NEMO STABLE
Racing well. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Silver Bowl on June 9 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Lim's Saltoro with 57kg at $21.80. The run before that won by a nose at this track May 18 over 1400m defeating Energy Baby with 55.5kg at $56.20. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix.
10
CARLOS HENRIQUE
GREEN, RED VEE, RED STRIPES ON GREEN SLEEVES, GREEN CAP,RED STAR
7 31805 ANIKI
L KHOO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
LEE SHU HUEY
Useful gelding. Last start 5th of 7 at this track in the SGG3 SGG3 Silver Bowl on June 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Lim's Saltoro with 57kg at $34.80. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on May 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Flying Nemo with 57kg at $4.20. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
11
R MAIA
GREEN, YELLOW FOUR-LEAF CLOVER, SLEEVES, GREEN STARS, YELLOW CAP
8 10950 PACIFIC MV
DAVID KOK
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
PACIFIC STABLE
Resumes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at Kranji All Weather on June 1 over 1100m, 100 len behind Ejaz carrying 54.5kg at $3.20. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on May 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lim's Saltoro with 50kg at $47.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
PH SEOW
ORANGE, WHITE BRAIDS, ORANGE STRIPES (3) ON WHITE SLEEVES
9 1x343 LIGHTNING STRIKE
T FITZSIMMONS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
BUFFALO & ELVIN RACING STABLE
Racing well. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on May 25 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind So Hi Class with 54kg at $2.40. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Sabah Ace carrying 54.5kg at $3.20. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
7
CHAD SCHOFIELD
RED, MEDIUM BLUE THREE NECK STARS,MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS,MEDIUM BLUE CAP
10 3x313 HOLE IN ONE
RICARDO LE GRANGE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
LEONARDO JR. MORALES JAVIER
Useful gelding. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Kranji All Weather on June 9 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Pacific Padrino carrying 55.5kg at $4. Before that won by 1.0 len at this track May 18 over 1200m defeating Ravalli carrying 58kg at $6.80. Forward showing expected.
9
B PINHEIRO
 RED VIOLET , GOLD STAR , STARS SLEEVES, CAP
11 4x909 CITY GOLD FAREWELL
STEVEN BURRIDGE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
CITY GOLD STABLE
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on June 9 over 1600m, 8 len behind Bakeel with 51.5kg at $139.60. The run before that second last of 14 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Axel carrying 52kg at $82.60. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
8
SIMON KOK
YELLOW