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The Shane Baertschiger trained Star Of Jupiter creates plenty of interest fresh on Friday night when due to contest the seventh event at Kranji.
Formerly trained by Team Snowden [Old Name: Spin], the son of I Am Invincible displayed plenty of ability in his 15 starts, despite only notching up two wins.
He was group placed multiple times as a two-year-old and notably finished third in the 2018 Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes [1200m] behind Sesar.
He left Australian shores off a win and possesses a career peak rating of 111, when finishing fifth in the Group 1 Sires' Produce Stakes [1400m].
Admittedly his rating of 101 is a more relevant number given he achieved it five starts back.
His rating of 111 contains 12kg of WFA and until he produces that figure again, would use 101 as a stronger reference point.
An impressive winner in his Singapore debut, Star Of Jupiter was thrown in the deep end at his next start (Gr.2 EW Barker Trophy), only to have clear excuses when he bled.
Off the scene for 119 days, he has looked good at the trials, not let go in both.
He has won 2/5 first up and has placed in seven of nine attempts over this trip.
At the weights he appears very well placed and should get a lovely run for Patrick Moloney.
Always like to back bleeders first up and he should prove hard to hold out.
The Dan Meagher trained Lim's Dream has been rock solid in both starts to begin this preparation and should be right at his peak racing third up.
Coming into this on the fresh side (35 days), he has trialled well in the lead up and races well with Woodworth aboard (placed 4/5).
Should adopt a prominent position from the inside draw and is expected to be in this for a long way.
The Mark Walker trained Sacred Rebel has been below his best in recent outings, but is more than capable and has to be kept safe with the added aid of the claim.
He too has trialled well in the lead up and cannot be taken lightly.
Of the rest the Shane Baertschiger trained Be Bee appears the next in line.
A model of consistency, he is rarely far away, though the wide draw is some concern.
Good luck and happy punting.
