Te Akau Singapore Weekend Preview
12 June, 2015
Te Akau horses racing at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore, where trainer Mark Walker leads the premiership with 41 wins (6 ahead of 2nd) since the season started on January 1.
Friday June 12
10.20 p.m. R1 1 King Savinsky (4 g Savabeel - Lynisky) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier four of ten in the $35,000 Class 5 1800 metres on the poly track and carries 56kgs. He appears very competitive in this grade and rates a top four chance.
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11.50 p.m. R4 10 Speed Craft (3 g Mastercraftsman - Velvet and Satin) - Zulkifli Zuriman (a2); drew barrier seven of fourteen (12 run) in the $65,000 Initiation 1400 metres on the turf short course D and carries 54.5kgs. Unlucky last start, he will look to run home strongly from off the pace and improve when stepped over more ground - one of two in the race for Te Akau.
11.50 p.m. R4 12 Molly Browne (3 f Saperavi - Patient) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier five of fourteen (12 run) in the $65,000 Initiation 1400 metres on the turf short course D and carries 54.5kgs. She will be allowed to find her feet in running and hopefully get home solidly.
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12.50 a.m. (Saturday) R6 4 Q Nine Magic (4 g Guillotine - Skag Way) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew the outside barrier of eleven in the $60,000 Class 4 1000 metres on the poly track and carries 55.5kgs. Cost a couple of wins by drawing wide, he again faces the same issue and rates a hope of finishing in the first five with luck in running - one of two in the race for Te Akau.
12.50 a.m. (Saturday) R6 8 Dr Octopus (4 g Perfectly Ready - Kalapana Black) - Choon Ng (a4); drew barrier seven of eleven in the $60,000 Class 4 1000 metres on the poly track and carries 46.5kgs. Carries a featherweight but may require a drop to Class 5 in order to prove competitive.
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1.20 a.m. (Saturday) R7 4 Golden Sand Steed (5 g Pins - Ambitious) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier six of seven in the $125,000 Open 1000 metres on the poly track and carries 54kgs. Back on his preferred surface, he is a very genuine competitor and plenty of early speed can see him range into the action from off the pace.
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1.50 a.m. (Saturday) R8 5 Lucky Dapper (5 g Testa Rossa - Buttonhook) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew the outside barrier of fourteen in the $38,000 Kranji D 1100 metres on the poly track and carries 57kgs. Looks good and training well, but faces a tough test from the wide gate.
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2.20 a.m. (Saturday) R9 1 Eatons Gold (6 g Jet Spur - Road Ranger) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier five of twelve in the $60,000 Benchmark 67 1200 metres on the turf short course D and carries 56kgs. Having pleased trainer Mark Walker through the week, it is anticipated he will appreciate the turf to rate a top five chance.
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Sunday 14 June
5.40 p.m. R2 7 Aguila Azteca (3 f Minstrel Court - La Conga) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier twelve of thirteen in the $75,000 Maiden 1200 metres on the turf short course E and carries 54.5kgs. Pleasing in both her work and condition, drawing wide is disappointing and requires her to make a lot ground from off the pace.
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6.10 p.m. R3 7 Zac Command (7 g Ishiguru - Dominica) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier six of twelve in the $38,000 Kranji D 1200 metres on the turf short course E and carries 55.5kgs. He is an honest performer and drawn to be competitive.
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7.15 p.m. R5 1 Alpha Centauri (5 g Keeper - Country Rose) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew the outside barrier of ten in the $80,000 Class 3 1600 metres on the turf short course E and carries 56kgs. Trainer Mark Walker is very happy with the horse and he rates a top five chance with luck from the wide gate - one of two in the race for Te Akau.
7.15 p.m. R5 5 Om (5 g Darci Brahma - Songfest) - Rawali Zawari (a3); drew barrier four of ten in the $80,000 Class 3 1600 metres on the turf short course E and carries 53.5kgs. Racing consistently well, he again rates a top five chance.
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7.50 p.m. R6 6 Star Beauty (4 m Tale of the Cat - Quick Start) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier eight of eleven in the $38,000 Kranji D 1200 metres on the turf short course E and carries 57kgs. Although fit and well, with blinkers on, she may require a drop back to Class 5 before being able to win again.
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8.55 p.m. R8 4 Hardcore Rock (4 g Fastnet Rock - River Dreaming) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier nine of twelve in the $38,000 Kranji D 1200 metres on the turf short course E and carries 57kgs. He has trained on nicely since his last start second and a reasonable trip from the awkward draw should see him finish top five - one of two in the race for Te Akau.
8.55 p.m. R8 9 Prince Mag (6 g Zamindar - Princess D'Orange) - Choon Ng (a4); drew barrier one of twelve in the $38,000 Kranji D 1200 metres on the turf short course E and carries 51kgs. Although the race is short of his best, the outing will keep his fitness up to the mark for a Class 5 1800-metre race in a fortnight.
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10.00 p.m. R10 1 My Lucky Strike (3 g Charge Forward - Hanna Rossa) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier seven of twelve in the $80,000 Kranji C 1000 metres on the poly track and carries 57kgs. Fresh and well for his return in a race where Sebas (2) appears hardest to beat, he rates a top four chance with a bit of luck in running.
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10.30 p.m. R11 2 Free Happy (4 g Elvestroem - Tumbi Umbi) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier eight of twelve in the $75,000 Novice 1400 metres on the turf short course E and carries 57kgs. Bright and well, he may require an easier grade to become a winning chance.
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