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Former Australian based galloper Lucky Justice appears well placed to make a winning debut when due to contest the sixth event at Kranji this evening.
Now under the care of Steven Burridge the former Matt Laurie trained galloper displayed good ability in his seven starts and has looked very sharp in his two trials in the lead up.
A two time winner Lucky Justice was transferred to Singapore following a very impressive victory at Cranbourne back in March this year.On that occasion he proved quite dominant when far too good on-speed saluting by three lengths over 1300m.
Comparatively he returned decent figures against the clock and on the bare form he is more than up to winning a Class 4 event.As with many of these Australian/New Zealand imports it is always a query whether they can return to that level of form, however Lucky Justice is certainly ticking the right boxes.
In his first trial, Lucky Justice went to the line under a stranglehold with Vlad Duric aboard.Despite safely held in fifth, Lucky Justice was never asked to extend and in truth made up good ground in the straight.
He then proceeded to catch the eye again finishing third in his second trial behind the Theo Kieser trained Stay With Me.On that occasion he was ridden quietly before pulled to the outside and allowed to work home nicely under his own steam.
Beaten just over a length, Lucky Justice appears in great order for his first up performance and the engagement of Glen Boss is obviously a good push for his chances.Although appearing to fail at his only previous attempt at 1400m, Lucky Justice was only narrowly beaten (0.4L) finishing fourth at Ballarat behind dual Group 1 winner Tarzino.
Obviously a very strong push for his claims, Lucky Justice also boasts form around promising four-year-old Golden Spin - a four-time winner and Group 3 placegetter.Only lightly raced Lucky Justice remains open to good improvement moving forward and if able to do so Lucky Justice looks set for a promising career in Singapore.
When assessing Timeform weight adjusted ratings, Lucky Justice sits clear of his nearest rivals and is sure to be hard to beat despite the awkward draw.The Stephen Gray trained Millennium's Rule has displayed decent ability to this point and should be right at his peak racing fourth up.
An impressive maiden winner two back, Millennium's Rule went on to finish fourth behind the progressive Lim's Dashing, form which should leave him in good stead this evening.In-form jockey Vlad Duric sticks aboard and will be looking for a better beginning after being slowly away last start.
From the inside draw Millennium's Rule should be able to adopt a prominent position and shapes as one of the leading contenders.The Mark Walker trained Nazir wasn't disgraced last start and should be closing in on his peak racing third up.
Formerly based in Australia the now five-year-old has won two of his 14 starts and rates well on best form.Nazir has won third up previously and while arguably better over further he is more than capable and remains under strong notice.
Of the rest the Desmond Koh trained Sun Empire appears the next in line following his narrow defeat last start.With the aid of Wong's claim he appears well placed at the weights and if able to hold his form he is expected to make his presence felt.
Good luck and happy punting.