Te Akau Singapore Weekend Preview

Te Akau horses racing at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore.

Friday February 13

12.20 a.m. (Saturday) R2 9 Storm Trooper (3 g Tavistock - Shock) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier eight of thirteen in the $75,000 Restricted Maiden 2 & 3YO 1200 metres on the turf long course B and carries 57kgs. He has pleased trainer Mark Walker in his work since a very encouraging debut second and although meeting a stronger field on paper he rates a top four chance again.

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1.20 a.m. (Saturday) R4 9 Affirmation (8 g Fastnet Rock - Affirmed Lane) - Craig Newitt; drew barrier six of twelve in the $35,000 Class 5 1200 metres on the poly track and carries 55.5kg. He has been working well and the winner of eight races is always chance back in this grade.

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2.20 a.m. (Saturday) R6 5 Double Jeopardy (4 g Mettre En Jeu - Flyin Finnish) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier six of twelve in the $35,000 Class 5 1800 metres on the poly track and carries 57.5kgs. Having continued to train well since a slightly unlucky run, he has drawn more favourably and brings the right form to rate a top four chance.

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3.20 a.m. (Saturday) R8 1 Jimmy Rea (3 g Thewayyouare - Maureen Terese) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier twelve of fourteen in the $60,000 Class 4 1200 metres on the turf long course B and carries 57kgs. He will settle off the pace from the wide gate and look to run home strongly, as a top four chance in quite a strong field.

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Sunday February 15

5.50 p.m. R1 1 Joy and Happy (4 g Holy Roman Emperor - Marmoso) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier four of eleven in the $35,000 Maiden 1400 metres on the turf long course C and carries 59kgs. He has trained on well since his unlucky first start in Singapore, should appreciate the distance and turf track, and rates a top four chance.

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6.20 p.m. R2 2 Keen Dragon (4 g Hidden Dragon - Wasatch) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier two of fourteen (12 run) in the $65,000 Initiation 1100 metres on the poly track and carries 57.5kgs. Reported to be eating well and feeling bright, the plan is to ride him closer to the pace and a similar effort to last time can see a top four finish.

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6.50 p.m. R3 2 Riedel (5 g Saperavi - La Conga) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier eight of ten in the $60,000 Class 4 1600 metres on the poly track and carries 57kgs. He has thrived since his previous run and on the current rating can prove a top four chance.

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7.20 p.m. R4 2 Falcon (4 g Falkirk - Grand Princess) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier thirteen of thirteen in the $35,000 Maiden 1400 metres on the turf long course C and carries 57.5kgs. Trainer Mark Walker is happy with his condition and a horse that tries hard, with consistent form, he shapes as a top four chance.

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7.50 p.m. R5 5 Clermont Club (5 g Casino Prince - Razzle) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier eight of ten in the $38,000 Kranji D 1700 metres on the poly track and carries 56.5kgs. He looks bright and has worked well for this race. Ridden positively to take up a handy position, he can finish in the first four if able to emulate his recent good form - one of two in the race for Te Akau.

7.50 p.m. R5 9 Ready Fortune (5 g More than Ready - Bahira) - Rawali Zawari (a3); drew barrier three of ten in the $38,000 Kranji D 1700 metres on the poly track and carries 52kgs. He has trained on well since his last start win and although up in grade he is ideally drawn to be considered a top five chance.

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8.20 p.m. R6 1 Soul Commander (6 g Commands - Bartolomeo) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier one of twelve in the $38,000 Kranji D 1100 metres on the poly track and carries 58kgs. Working well, he can rate a top four chance if able to take advantage of the inside draw.

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9.25 p.m. R8 3 Star Beauty (4 m Tale of the Cat - Quick Start) - Rawali Zawari (a3); drew barrier six of twelve in the $38,000 Kranji D 1200 metres on the poly track and carries 55kgs. She is gradually getting back to a more competitive rating and has both a reasonable draw and weight relief to assist her chances.

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