Te Akau Singapore Saturday Preview

Te Akau Singapore has 12 horses entered on Saturday 15 May at Kranji.

Currently second (two behind leader), Mark Walker was Champion Trainer in 2015, 2017 (record 87 wins), and 2019, runner-up three times, third, and fourth, since Te Akau established its stable in 2010 at Kranji Racecourse.

5.00 p.m. R1 7 Boundless Glory  (3 g Darci Brahma - More Than A Chance) - Aiman Kamaruddin (a2); drew barrier 1 of 12 in the $30,000 Class 4 1400 metres on turf and carries 55kg. He needs more distance to make an impact.

5.00 p.m. R1 8 Broadway Success  (5 g Alamosa - Broadway Express) - Vlad Duric; drew barrier 8 of 12 in the $30,000 Class 4 1400 metres on turf and carries 55kg. He is in good form but does have a tricky draw (8) to contend with, nevertheless he rates a top four chance.

6.00 p.m. R3 4 Inherit  (5 g Pierro - In the Future) - Aiman Kamaruddin (a2); drew barrier 2 of 12 in the $50,000 Class 4 1200 metres on turf and carries 54kg. He is another that needs more distance.

6.00 p.m. R3 7 Hadeer  (5 g Savabeel - A Real Princess) - Louis Beuzelin; drew barrier 9 of 12 in the $50,000 Class 4 1200 metres on turf and carries 55kg. He has place claims due to the challenging draw (9) he needs to navigate.

6.00 p.m. R3 9 Just Landed  (5 g Jimmy Choux - Lionstar) - Harry Kasim; drew barrier 1 of 12 in the $50,000 Class 4 1200 metres on turf and carries 53kg. He has been working well and is a first four contender.

6.30 p.m. R4 11 Marcus Antonius (3 g Sepoy - Panda's Turn) - Aiman Kamaruddin (a2); drew barrier 2 of 12 in the $20,000 Maiden 1700 metres on the poly-track and carries 49kg. Ideally drawn (2), he has the ability to feature in the first four.

7.00 p.m. R5 2 Lai Mak Mak  (9 g O'Reilly - Pretty) - Vlad Duric; drew barrier 1 of 12 in the $30,000 Class 5 1400 metres on turf and carries 56.5kg. Another that has had the draw marble fall his way (1), he rates a top four chance from the pole position.

7.30 p.m. R6 3 Buddy Buddy  (6 g Dubawi - Born Something) - Aiman Kamaruddin (a2); drew barrier 5 of 12 in the $50,000 Class 4 1600 metres on turf and carries 56kg. He goes best if the track is wet.

8.30 p.m. R8 2 Aftermath  (3 g Spirit of Boom - Elusive Gift) - Vlad Duric; drew the outside barrier (12) in the $50,000 Class 4 1200 metres on turf and carries 57.5kg. A promising horse, he is a top four prospect with luck from awkward draw (12).

8.30 p.m. R8 7 Silent Force  (6 g Oasis Dream - Priceless Jewel) - Aiman Kamaruddin (a2); drew barrier 9 of 12 in the $50,000 Class 4 1200 metres on turf and carries 51.5kg. He will improve for the run.

9.30 p.m. R10 7 Red Riding Wood  (7 g Redwood - Dreamcatcher) - Vlad Duric; drew barrier 8 of 12 in the $30,000 Class 5 1600 metres on the poly-track and carries 56.5kg. He has first four prospects with the top senior rider engaged.

10.00 p.m. R11 8 Federation  (5 g Written Tycoon - Bloomingdale Miss) - JP Van der Merwe; drew barrier 1 of 12 in the $70,000 Class 3 1600 metres on turf and carries 54kg. He meets a strong field and might be better suited, and more competitive, in Class 4.