Te Akau Singapore Weekend Preview

Te Akau horses racing at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore, where trainer Mark Walker leads the premiership with 32 wins since the season started on 1 January.

Friday April 24

10.20 p.m. R1 5 Appellation (3 g Pentire - Tattinger) - Manoel Nunes; drew the outside barrier of fourteen (12 run) in the $35,000 Maiden 1100 metres on the polytrack and carries 54kgs. Unfortunate to have drawn so wide, he will settle back and with a few breaks going his way could run into the first five.

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10.50 p.m. R2 6 Fast Rich (3 g Iffraaj - Miss Downey) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier six of thirteen (12 run) in the $75,000 Restricted Maiden 1000 metres on the polytrack and carries 56kgs. He seems very well and while rating a first four chance he will continue to improve over more distance.

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11.20 p.m. R3 2 Iking (6 g Holy Roman Emperor - Lacada) - Manoel Nunes; drew the outside barrier of fourteen (12 run) in the Class 4 1700 metres on the polytrack and carries 56.5kgs. He has pleased trainer Mark Walker in his work, but would require a genuine pace to be a first five consideration from a wide draw - one of two in the race for Te Akau.

11.20 p.m. R3 10 King Savinsky (4 g Savabeel - Lynisky) - Mohamed Firdaus (a1); drew barrier ten of fourteen (12 run) in the Class 4 1700 metres on the polytrack and carries 49.5kgs. He meets quite a strong field and will look to run home solidly under the light weight, from back in the field.

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12.20 a.m. (Saturday) R5 1 Eatons Gold (6 g Jet Spur - Road Ranger) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier three of fourteen (12 run) in the Class 4 1100 metres on the polytrack and carries 57.5kgs. Seeming bright and well to resume from a long layoff, he will take good improvement while still rating a first four chance - one of two in the race for Te Akau.

12.20 a.m. (Saturday) R5 2 Eclair Sensation (5 g Street Sense - Aristocracy) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier eleven of fourteen (12 run) in the Class 4 1100 metres on the polytrack and carries 58kgs. Having been practicing in the starting gates he rates a first four chance provided a clean getaway.

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1.20 a.m. (Saturday) R7 2 Free Happy (4 g Elvstroem - Tumbi Umbi) - Rawali Zawari (a3); drew eight of fourteen (12 run) in the $75,000 Novice 1200 metres on the polytrack and carries 55kgs. Preferred on the turf, he can run an encouraging race before venturing back to his favourite surface - one of three in the race for Te Akau.

1.20 a.m. (Saturday) R7 3 Brahms & Liszt (5 g Coats Choice - Symphony) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew eight of fourteen (12 run) in the $75,000 Novice 1200 metres on the polytrack and carries 57kgs. Returning from a lengthy spell, he will only improve for the run and then make a return to the turf - one of three in the race for Te Akau.

1.20 a.m. (Saturday) R7 4 Kam's Comet (3 g Danroad - It's Spring Again) - Manoel Nunes; drew eleven of fourteen (12 run) in the $75,000 Novice 1200 metres on the polytrack and carries 56kgs. The leading rider wanted to stick with this horse and will again settle him back before getting home strongly as a first five chance.

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2.20 a.m. (Saturday) R9 6 Lucky Dapper (5 g Testa Rossa - Buttonhook) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier three of fourteen (12 run) in the $60,000 Class 4 1100 metres on the polytrack and carries 57kgs. He has freshened nicely and rates a top five chance from the good draw.

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Sunday April 26

4.50 p.m. R1 3 Catch Me Great (4 g Circular Quay - Catch Me Deputy) - Michael Rodd; drew barrier two of twelve in the $60,000 Class 4 1200 metres on the turf short course A and carries 56kgs. He worked very well Tuesday on the turf and can finish in the first three with this classy rider aboard.

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5.20 p.m. R2 13 Aguila Azteca (3 f Minstrel Court - La Conga) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier eleven of sixteen (14 run) in the $75,000 Restricted Maiden 1200 metres on the turf short course A and carries 55.5kgs. Drawn wide again, but she will be allowed to settle off the pace and run home strongly.

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5.50 p.m. R3 6 Clermont Club (5 g Casino Prince - Razzle) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier eight of ten in the $60,000 Benchmark 67 on the turf short course A and carries 54.5kgs. The horse receives his chance over ground to see whether he may suit the distance for more ambitious assignments.

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7.20 p.m. R6 14 Fiscal Wings (6 g Fusaichi Pegasus - Cashier) - Choon Ng (a4); drew barrier ten of sixteen (14 run) in the $60,000 Benchmark 67 1400 metres on the turf short course A and carries 46kgs. With a win and a third in his last three starts he faces a strong field and with this run under his belt should be more competitive.

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8.25 p.m. R8 8 Om (5 g Darci Brahma - Songfest) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier nine of twelve in the $100,000 Benchmark 83 1600 metres on the turf short course A and carries 55kgs. With a win and a third in his last three starts he again rates a top five in what is a strong field.

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9.35 p.m. R10 2 Alpha Centauri (5 g Keeper - Country Rose) - Rawari Zawali (a3); drew barrier fifteen of sixteen (14 run) in the $80,000 Kranji C 1200 metres on the turf short course A and carries 55kgs. Returning from a spell, this race will be used instead of a trial and the plan is to run home in encouraging fashion from back in the field - one of three in the race for Te Akau.

9.35 p.m. R10 4 Clutha Lad (5 g Thorn Park - Maggies Farm) - Choon Ng (a4); drew the outside barrier of sixteen (14 run) in the $80,000 Kranji C 1200 metres on the turf short course A and carries 52.5kgs. Off a short spell, the sprint trip is expected to prove too short and like his stable-mate, above, the plan is to run home in encouraging fashion from back in the field - one of three in the race for Te Akau.

9.35 p.m. R10 14 Hardcore Rock (4 g Fastnet Rock - River Dreaming) - Wei Sheng Chan (a3); drew barrier eight of sixteen (14 run) in the $80,000 Kranji C 1200 metres on the turf short course A and carries 50.5kgs. He strikes a strong field, but with this run under his belt a more competitive opportunity will be sought for him.

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10.10 p.m. R11 6 Dreamcatcher (6 g Occidental Tourist - Camilla) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew the outside barrier of fourteen in the $60,000 Class 4 1200 metres on the turf short course A and carries 54.5kgs. Again drawn wide, he will settle back and look to work home solidly.

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