Kranji Friday

RACE 1
There are no clear-cut favourites in the first event.
King Of Koon (7) sailed home from last to run second last time out. It was clearly his best effort in 11 starts. If he reproduces that run and does not stay too far back, he should be in the hunt in the concluding stages. Blinkers go on

Captain Mccaw (6). Had every chance after sitting off the lead last time out, but weakened in the run home. Has drawn awkwardly. Place claims.
This is easier for
All My Way (1). Did not fare too badly at his last start in tougher company. Keep safe.

Stride Meteor (10) mixes his form, but at his best, he can sneak into the minors in this, especially as he drops in weight.

RACE 2
Hard to get past Laurie Laxon newcomer
Victory Achiever (11) on his dominant barrier trial win on January 21. Has drawn out but if he can race in a handy spot without covering too much ground, he will be the one to run down in the home straight.

Black Fiery (6) has put in only one bad run in three starts and it was on turf. If he can overcome his outermost alley, he cannot be left out.

Windsor Knot (4) is knocking on the door. She should get a nice trail before being asked the question in the home straight. After two runs under the belt,

Winning Star (12)will be better from the racing experience. Did show some potential and won’t surprise if he makes the podium. Blinkers off.

RACE 3
Tactical race coming up with this small field in a Class 4 race over 1700m.
Bowie Knife (1) is getting on in years but is always a factor in those Polytrack middle-distance events. Leading chance.

Royal Brat (6) has not quite repeated his all-the-way win on turf four starts back. With no real frontrunner in this, he will probably assume this role, especially from barrier No 1. Can atone. You would not tell

Incredible Hulk (5) is a rising ten. No weight on his back. Has been fairly consistent and will give this another crack.

Brilliant Power (4) runs on in his races, without really threatening. May take a hand in this small easier affair.

RACE 4
Jockey Ivaldo Santana has found his mojo back. He can steer
Cool Cat (6) to victory here. The David Hill-trained Irish-bred makes ground in his races and should be thereabouts again.

Hopkins (2) is back on his preferred Polytrack surface. Wide draw does not help, though. Will have to be ridden for luck, but remains a strong chance.

Rapid Rewards (10) is overdue for a win. Has played second fiddle at last three runs. May have to settle for another place.

Tropical Forest (1) could not quite put it together in the last furlong at his last outing. If he brings his A-game, he will be a force to reckon with at the business end.

RACE 5
Terrific race with many young upstarts looking to stamp their mark further.

******** (5) crushed the opposition at his third start to open his account in a slick time. Has trained on and will have many admirers here despite the bad draw. There was plenty to like about
Mia’s (4)debut victory. Will strip even fitter second-up. Not much between him and another brilliant first-up winner in

Blue Diamond (3), but Mia may just have a slight edge.

Final Countdown (2) has improved out of sight since the blinkers came off. Trip suits and has drawn a nice gate. Include in your calculations.

RACE 6
On his last win and recent forward runs,
Seligi (4) seems to havehit a good patch of form.Trip suits and has a good draw. Can double the dose.

Superb Success (1) did not fire up when switched to turf at his last couple of starts. Reverts to Polytrack. Can show improved form.

Media Captain (10) is up in class after his last-start fighting win. Can measure up.

Tim (3) turned in an ordinary run at his last race. Unpredictable sort, but on his day, he can take a hand in this.

RACE 7
Serpico’s (5) connections must be frustrated of always seeing their ward finding one better. Second at his last five runs, he deserves to get it right. Barrier draw has again not been kind to him. Maybe the first test on Polytrack will see him find a few lengths. Ignore Face Off’s (7)last run when he had to punch the breeze three wide over 1800m. Drops back to the mile and from a good draw, he should enjoy a more ground-saving trip this time in. Go close. Stage Bright (6) had every chance but did not ping when he was asked to. Drops back in distance. Solid claims. No Nonsense (4) ran on late to finish fifth not that far behind winner Pinyin at his last outing. Making slow headway and may fill the minors here.

RACE 8
This is shaping up as a
Huka Falls (2) and

Pioneer Seven (7) rematch. On weights it looks like Huka Falls should still have an edge on his last-start runner-up. In the firing line for a long way. Hard to imagine Pioneer Seven turning the tables on Huka Falls, but form marble one, he will still be a big factor.

Texan Takeover ( is inching his way back to form. Second-up, he was closing in but peaked on his run. Not without a chance.
Yin Xin (1) is back from an eight-month spell. Ran a super barrier trial when a narrow second to Stepitup two weeks ago. Can go well fresh.

RACE 9
Close contest to wrap proceedings up.

Faithfully (7) ran on well for a convincing win at his last start. Takes on similar opposition and will be in with a shout again.

Clutha Lad (1) has come of age and the three-in-a-row is not beyond him. Will carry 2.5kg more than at his last run, and has drawn awkwardly. May feel the pinch, but can still fight for top honours.

Movie Goer ( always tries hard. In his element and should be right in the mix when the whips are cracking.

U Got It (2) beat all but the winner Mr Armstrong last time out. Blinkers have switched him back on. Always a threat if he is left alone upfront, but his wide draw is once more against him. Place claims