Te Akau Singapore Sunday 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.


Sunday 3 June 2018

6.55 p.m. R4 2 MOMENT OF JUSTICE - Vlad Duric; the first runner for the stable today steps out in this S$45,000 Class 4 Non-Premier 1700m on the turf long course E. This 5YO jumps from gate eight of 12 and has 56.5kgs to carry. He has been racing solidly without much luck and the key to a form reversal could well be Singapore's leading jockey aboard plus the blinkers go on - hoping for a wet track and if the rain comes a top four chance.

7.25 p.m. R5 4 MAJOR TOM - Vlad Duric; two starters for Mark Walker in the Class 3 1200m on the turf long course E with the country's top jockey again engaged to ride the first of them. Unfortunately this 4YO cops an awkward draw (10 of 11) and is assigned 56kgs. The re-engagement of a senior rider will play its part as the son of Darci Brahma attempts to navigate the difficult alley who is second up after an injury break - he should improve with the run.

7.25 p.m. R5 5 JUSTICE GLORY - Alysha Collett; the second runner for the stable will be ridden by the recently arrived Kiwi rider who has already saluted the judge in Singapore. This well-bred 3YO Fastnet Rock filly is on debut in this S$80,000 event and has drawn handily (2) and has just 53kgs on her back. She comes to Singapore with strong Melbourne form - whilst it is tough for a 3YO to kick off in Class 3 company, she has drawn to advantage - top four prospect.

8.30 p.m. R7 4 KINGSMAN - App CK Ng (a3); three stable reps. in the Kranji Stakes B SW 1400m on the turf long course E. The first draws best (2) and with the apprentice claim drops to 55kgs. Another by Darci Brahma, this 4YO will be improved by his first up run and has drawn nicely - top four chance.

8.30 p.m. R7 5 LIM'S REGARD - Vlad Duric; the second for the stable in this 
S$100,000 affair draws one from the outside (10 of 11) and will carry 58kgs. A talented 4YO son of Red Giant, he has won his last two starts but will appreciate more distance.

8.30 p.m. R7 7 BAO SHAN MAGIC - App Razali Ziwari (a1); the last of the trio completes Mark Walkers three-pronged attack on this field of just 11 runners. The 5YO by Magic Albert draws to be dangerous (5) and drops of 55.5kgs. This is his first start after a bleeding attack and his fitness will improve with the run.

9.35 p.m. R9 2 SACRED GALAXY - App MM Firdaus (a1); the final runner this evening for the stable takes his place in this S$60,000 Class 4 Premier 1400m on the turf long course E where he will jump from gate two and carry 56kgs with the apprentice allowance. If this Flying Spur 5YO gets any rain tonight, and back to Class 4 level, he woulds present as a top four chance.