Te Akau Singapore Sunday Preview

Te Akau horses racing at Kranji racecourse in Singapore, where 2015 and 2017 Premiership winning trainer Mark Walker has recorded 33 wins, 36 second and 36 third placings since 1 January - including a Group 1 quinella in the Charity Bowl to add to the season's two Group 2 victories.  He currently lies second on the Trainers' Premiership.

Sunday 22 July 2018

5.50 p.m. R2 1 Coup Bradman (3 g Darci Brahma - Bosphorus) - Craig Grylls; two starters for the stable in the Restricted Maiden 1200 metres on turf.  The first, a son of multiple Singapore Champion Sire Darci Brahma, draws barrier nine of 12 and carries 57kgs. He disappointed first up in June and needs to improve.

5.50 p.m. R2 6 Lord of Light (3 g Power - Danwood) - Vlad Duric; the second for the stable draws further out at barrier 11 of 12 in the $85,000 event and carries 57kgs. Unfortunately he is not drawn to advantage his chances, but he still rates a top four prospect.

6.50 p.m. R4 3 Lim's Rhythm (3 g Rock ‘N' Pop - Paixanito) - Ryan Curatolo; another race with two for Mark Walker - the Restricted Maiden 1600 metres on turf with the first rep. drawing gate seven of 12, carrying 57kgs. Following a good last second, he rates a top four chance.

6.50 p.m. R4 13 Accumulation (3 g Rip Van Winkle - Vega Sicila) - unfixed; drew barrier nine of 12 in the $85,000 affair and carries 57kgs. Improving all the time, he requires a scratching in order to make the field.

9.05 p.m. R8 3 Viviano (6 g Keeper - Flying Florence) - Ryan Curatolo; will jump from gate 10 of 12 in the $250,000 Korea Trophy 1200 metres on the poly track and carries 57.5kgs. He strikes a very tough field, but rates place chance from his difficult alley.

9.40 p.m. R9 6 Turf Beauty (4 m Daliapour - Hanna Rossa) - Nooresh Juglall; she will break from the three gate in a field of 12 for the $45,000 Class 4 1000 metres on the poly track and carries 56.5kgs. She needs to show improvement on her first preparation.