Te Akau Singapore Friday Preview

Singapore's Champion Trainer of 2015 and 2017, Te Akau's Mark Walker has recorded 23 wins, 23 second and 24 third placings - the highlight thus far being the Group 2 Merlion Trophy win by Distinctive Darci.


Friday 1 June 2018


11.20 p.m. R3 12 SUCCESS COMES TRUE - Alysha Collett; the stable kicks off tonight in this Class 4 1100m on the polytrack where this 4YO has drawn out (9) in the field of 12 starters and carries just 51.5kgs in the S$45,000 event. This son of Alamosa needs Class 5 to be more competitive.

11.50 p.m. R4 1 WIRA SAKTI - Vlad Duric; two runners for the stable in this Open Maiden WFA 1400m on the turf long course D - the first unfortunately draws 11 of 12 but does have the top rider engaged - with 58kgs on his back This 4YO was placed three and fours starts ago but has disappointed somewhat at his last two - however he was unlucky last start so had an excuse. Difficult draw but if he can find some luck - top four chance.

11.50 p.m. R4 3 O'REILLY STAR - App Mohamad Firdaus (a1); the second of the Mark Walker runners is this 4YO son of O'Reilly who will jump from gate three with 58kgs allocated, dropping to 57kgs with the apprentice allowance. A good runner up two starts back, he would appreciate any rain - so if that comes, a top four chance.

12.55 a.m. (Saturday) R6 1 SACRED SEA - Vlad Duric; again two starters for Mark Walker in this Class 4 Non Premier 1700m on the polytrack - the first cops the widest draw (11) and has the top weight of 58kgs. After a solid third last time presented, this 5YO has a difficult draw to contend with as he did last start. He did go forward last time and may have to do so again - top four chance.

12.55 a.m. (Saturday) R6 2 JACK'S SECRET - App Razali Zawari (a1); the other stable rep. in the S$45,000 event draws the ace and carries 56.5kgs with the apprentice claim. Racing in the Fortuna colours this 5YO is an older horse now with some wear and tear but he draws a good gate - top four chance.