Te Akau Singapore Sunday Preview

The 2015 Champion Singapore Trainer and Trainers' Premiership winner Te Akau's Mark Walker, who finished third on the 2016 Trainers' Premiership, has trained 13 winners, 15 runners up and 14 third place-getters and lies second on the Trainers' Premiership this season which began on 1 January.

Sunday 19 February

5.40 p.m. R1 6 PURE JUSTICE - Gerald Mosse; the worst draw (11 of 11) for the Kranji Stakes D SW 1200m on the turf short course C.  Carrying 58kgs, he has been disappointing - first time on turf but with a wide draw - needs to improve.

5.40 p.m. R1 7 ASPREY - Shafiq Rizuan; hasn't fared much better draw-wise (9) and also carries 58kgs in the S$38,000 event.  On the back of an improved fourth last start, he is heading the right way, blinkers go on - top four chance.

6.10 p.m. R2 1 HIDDEN PROMISE - App R Zawari (a2); draws the ace in this 13 strong field for the Class 5 1600m on the turf short course C.  Carrying top weight of 59kgs, the apprentice claim drops him to 57kgs.  He hasn't had a lot of luck his last two runs - first time in this class, a top four chance.

6.40 p.m. R3 3 NAZIR - Gerald Mosse; a handy draw (2) in the field of just eight for the Class 3 1600m on the on the turf short course C.  The winner of two of his last five appearances, he carries 55.5kgs and he has been a touch disappointing his last two starts but steps to 1600m - an improver.

7.10 p.m. R4 9 O'REILLY STAR - Shafiq Rizuan; two for Mark Walker in the S$75,000 Restricted Maiden WFA 2&3YO 1200m on the turf short course C.  This son of O'Reilly is on debut, has drawn well (3 of 14) and carries 57kgs.  He is a lovely 3YO having his first start - top four chance.

7.10 p.m. R4 15 GOOD JUSTICE - Oscar Chavez; on ballot, has drawn six and carries 57kgs but is unlikely to make the field.

7.40 p.m. R5 6 STAR STRIKE - Shafiq Rizuan; again two starters for Mark Walker, the first has drawn nicely (1) and carries 56.5kgs in this Kranji Stakes D SW 1200m on the turf short course C.  After a solid effort for second last start, where he was unlucky, he is still a top four chance even though the 1200m may be a touch short.

7.40 p.m. R5 10 MISS WAIMATAITAI - Gerald Mosse; the second for the stable has unfortunately drawn the outer most barrier (13) and carries 55kgs. A back to back winner two and three starts ago, she needs to always bring her manners to the table.  The horror draw - take her on trust depends how she jumps from the gates.

8.45 p.m. R7 1 EN CIVIL - Gerald Mosse; two stable representatives in this Class 4 1400m on the turf short course C, the first draws 7 of 12 and carries 57.5kgs.  In good form, he's an older horse now - a top four chance.

8.45 p.m. R7 5 ANCIENT WARRIOR - Shafiq Rizuan; the second for Mark Walker is a last start winner, draws beautifully at barrier three and will carry 54.5kgs. He has trained on well, steps up in grade but still a top four chance.

9.15 p.m. R8 5 VRAAD - Shafiq Rizuan; dual stable attack here again in the Class 5 1200m on the turf short course C.  Jumping from gate eight and carrying 56kgs, he showed an improvement when finishing a brave second last start.  He faces a similar grade again - top four chance.

9.15 p.m. R8 8 PRETTY ELUSIVE - Manuel Nunes; he has drawn well (5 of 13) and carries 55.5kgs.  This last start winner is now up in grade - a top four chance.

9.50 p.m. R9 8 DISTINCTIVE DARCI - Gerald Mosse; he has drawn to advantage (5) and carries 55kgs in this Class 3 1200m on the turf short course C.  A talented son of Darci Brahma, he faces a capacity field of 14 and by his standards was a touch disappointing his first two runs this prep.  Gets to the turf in a very strong field but has worked well during the week - a strong top four chance.

9.50 p.m. R9 16 EATON'S GOLD - TBA; second on ballot has drawn seven and carries 52kgs, unlikely to make the field.

10.25 p.m. R10 1 AHMAR - Oscar Chavez; the first of two for Mark Walker cops a shocking draw (13 of 14) in the Kranji Stakes D SW 1200m on the turf short course C and has 58kgs to carry.  He has been going good races and last start was a good second - just a shame he's has drawn so wide, will need luck - if he gets it, a top four chance.

10.25 p.m. R10 3 MOMENT OF JUSTICE - Gerald Mosse; drawn the complete opposite to his stablemate, he jumps from the inside ace draw and will carry 58kgs.  He has drawn nicely, looks well, trainer would prefer 1400m - still a top four chance.

10:55 p.m. R11 4 DAMON - Danny Beasley; to complete the night, he draws gate six in the S$60,000 Class 4 1400m on the turf short course C.  With 56.5kgs on his back, he is in good form, going nice races - a top four chance.