Te Akau Singapore Friday Preview

Te Akau horses racing at Kranji racecourse in Singapore, where 2015 and 2017 Premiership winning trainer Mark Walker has recorded 34 wins, 42 second and 41 third placings since 1 January - including a Group 1 quinella in the Charity Bowl to add to the season's two Group 2 victories.

Friday 31 August at Kranji.

10.20 p.m. R1 5 Gridiron (4 g Captain Gerard - Natural Lil) - MM Firdaus (a1); drew barrier one of 12 in the $20,000 Class 5 1000 metres on the poly track and carries 55kgs. He improved when finishing fourth last time, drawn nicely and a top four chance.

11.20 p.m. R3 3 Sacred Empire (6 g More Than Ready - Danalaga) - MM Firdaus (a1); drew barrier two of 10 in the $45,000 Class 4 1700 metres on the poly track and carries 56.5kgs. Suited dropping back to Class 4, but needs to improve and could surprise for a place.

11.50 p.m. R4 2 Moment of Justice (6 g Daliapour - Fleety Moments) - Craig Grylls; drew the outside barrier (12) in the $38,000 Kranji D 1600 metres on the poly track and carries 58kgs. Needs to overcome a wide draw, but in the right grade to rate a top four chance.

11.50 p.m. R4 3 Prince Darci (5 g Darci Brahma - Obsession) - Hanafi Noorman (a4); drew barrier one of 12 in the $38,000 Kranji D 1600 metres on the poly track and carries 57kgs. He is better on the turf and preparing for an 1800-metre race in a fortnight that looks more suitable.

2.20 a.m. R9 9 Jacks Secret (6 g Sakhee's Secret - Spin ‘N Grin) - Hanafi Noorman (a4); drew barrier six of 12 in the $45,000 Class 4 1100 metres on the poly track and carries 50.5kgs. Is looking to drop back in class and become more competitive.