Te Akau Singapore Preview

Te Akau horses racing at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore, where trainer Mark Walker leads the premiership with 35 wins since the season started on January 1.

Friday May 1

4.50 p.m. R1 9 Pharma Browne (4 g Saperavi - Patient) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier twelve of thirteen in the $35,000 Maiden 1400 metres on the turf long course D and carries 51.5kgs. He returns to the races with two trials under his belt and both the distance and turf track should suit. In a race that is not overly strong an encouraging effort is sought from the wide gate.

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6.50 p.m. R5 3 Deluge (3 g Guillotine - Flood) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier ten of twelve in the $35,000 Maiden 1400 metres on the turf long course D and carries 58kgs. Stepping up in distance the aim is see him relax and find the line.

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8.25 p.m. R8 14 Ready Fortune (5 g More Than Ready - Bahira) - jockey unfixed; is the second emergency, drawn the outside barrier of fourteen (12 run) in the $35,000 Class 5 1600 metres on the turf long course D and carries 58kgs.

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9.00 p.m. R9 9 Jimmy Rea (3 g Thewayyouare - Maureen Terese) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier three of eleven in the $100,000 Kranji B 1200 metres on the turf long course D and carries 56.5kgs. Having his final lead up race before the Group 1 Singapore Guineas, he pleased the rider in his work last Saturday and although striking a strong field can still finish first three from the good draw.

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9.30 p.m. R10 11 Chase (3 g Nicconi - Speedos) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier four of fourteen in the $80,000 Class 3 1400 metres on the turf long course D and carries 52.5kgs. Trainer Mark Walker is pleased with the horse - aiming for four wins in a row. Ideally drawn, he shapes as a top three chance in the strongest field his has faced.

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10.00 p.m. R11 4 Riedel (5 g Saperavi - La Conga) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier eight of twelve in the $60,000 Class 4 1400 metres on the turf long course D and carries 55kgs. Fresh for the 1400m, he is getting down in the ratings and can show up soon.

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Sunday May 3

5.50 p.m. R3 8 Sacred Spin (4 g Hard Spun - Destina) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier two of twelve in the $60,000 Class 4 1600 metres on the turf long course E and carries 52.5kgs. Having worked nicely on the course proper on Tuesday, he strips in faultless condition to rate a top four chance against the strongest field he has faced.

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6.20 p.m. R4 6 Zac Gallant (5 g Darci Brahma - Clermont Rose) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier seven of eleven in the $35,000 Class 5 1100 metres on the poly track and carries 55.5kgs. Ridden off the pace he gets his chance in this grade to find the line strongly and improve his form.

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6.50 p.m. R5 13 Captain Classique (2 g Captain Rio - Lady Classique) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); is the first emergency, drawn barrier eight of twelve in the $90,000 Open 2YO 1200 metres on the turf long course E and carries 52.5kgs. He has pleased in his work and requires one to scratch in order to make the field.

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7.55 p.m. R7 4 Prince Mag (6 g Zamindar - Princess D'Orange) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier three of eleven in the $38,000 Kranji D 2200 metres on the turf long course E and carries 56.5kgs. In addition to having worked well, recent rain has taken the sting out of the track, which will suit him, and he gets his chance to run well.

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8.30 p.m. R8 9 Affirmation (8 g Fastnet Rock - Affirmed Lane) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier ten of fourteen (12 run) in the $35,000 Class 5 1400 metres on the turf long course E and carries 53kgs. He gets his chance back in the grade, over his pet distance and preferred going, to rate a top four chance - one of two in the race for Te Akau.

8.30 p.m. R8 9 Regal Salute (5 g King's Chapel - Spring Dancer) - Choon Ng (a4); drew barrier three of fourteen (12 run) in the $35,000 Class 5 1400 metres on the turf long course E and carries 48kgs. He receives a good opportunity to improve under the light weight.

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9.00 p.m. R9 4 Golden Sand Steed (5 g Pins - Ambitious) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew the outside barrier of nine in the $125,000 Open 1000 metres on the poly track and carries 54.5kgs. Kept fresh for the sprint trip, he faces a strong field and has the ability to prove a top four contender.

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9.35 p.m. R10 4 Bremner (4 g Manduro - Maggic Lou) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier seven of twelve in the $60,000 Class 4 1600 metres on the on the turf long course E and carries 55kgs. Seemingly bright, and with blinkers on, he can produce a much improved performance in a moderate field - one of two in the race for Te Akau.

9.35 p.m. R10 11 Secret Spice (3 f Sakhee's Secret - Caparison) - Mansor Firdaus (a2); drew barrier five of twelve in the $60,000 Class 4 1600 metres on the on the turf long course E and carries 49kgs. She has pleased trainer Mark Walker and can finish in the first four with some luck in running.

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