Promising 3YO Caorunn appears well placed to make a winning return when set to contest the final event at Kranji this evening.
Trained by Shane Baertschiger, the son of Showcasing raced in great order last preparation, despite unable to break through.
Only narrowly beaten in the Group 2 Golden Horseshoe [1200m] two back, Caorunn went on to finish third in the Group 3 Juvenile Championship [1200m] prior to a break.
Unseen for 187 days, Caorunn has been given the two trials in the lead up and appears well placed to perform well fresh.
A winner of three of his nine starts, Caorunn is certainly a talent on and this crop of 3YOs appears more than above average.
When assessing Timeform weight adjusted ratings, Caorunn sits atop and if up to his best, he looks to set the bar fairly high for his rivals.
From the inside draw, he should be able to adopt a fairly prominent position for jockey Matthew Kellady.
The 1000m is a slight query first up, however he still appears sharp enough to perform well.
While likely to be targeted towards loftier goals, he is still capable of collecting this along the way.
Caorunn is a very nice horse moving forward and he should prove hard to beat.
Impressive first up winner Mighty Conqueror looms as a major threat with further improvement expected.
Only lightly raced, Mighty Conqueror has won three of five starts and is unbeaten in his sole attempt at this course and distance.
While stepping up in grade, he appears more than capable of taking that next step and has to be respected despite the wide draw.
If Caorunn is to be susceptible over 1000m, expect Mighty Conqueror to be right there to take full advantage.
Roselli flopped prior to a break, however his form prior was very good and he remains a big watch fresh.
While only possessing the two wins from 12 starts, he is rarely far away and has to be included in the leading chances.
Leading rider Michael Rodd sticks aboard and you must always respect when he teams up with the Cliff Brown stable – big watch.Of the rest the Alvin Tan trained Senator appears the next in line stepping out on debut for his new stable.
Formerly trained by Aidan O’Brien, [Old Name: Waterloo Bridge] Senator displayed above average ability in his 11 starts in the UK.
Already a Group 2 winner, he is very well placed on best form and if anywhere near his top, he is sure to make his presence felt.
Good luck and happy punting.
