Te Akau Singapore Weekend Preview

Te Akau horses racing at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore, where trainer Mark Walker leads the premiership with 71 wins (9 ahead of 2^nd) since the season started on 1 January.

Friday 23 October 

11.20 p.m. R1 1 Our Touche (5 g Thorn Park - Centapin) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier seven of ten in the $38,000 Kranji D 1200 metres on the polytrack and carries 57kgs. Down in class and with gear changes, we are hopeful of an improved performance.

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11.50 p.m. R2 10 Miss Waimataitai (3 f Saperavi - A La Votre) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier one of ten in the $75,000 Restricted Maiden 1000 metres on the polytrack and carries 51.5kgs. She is in good form, working well and although facing a strong field, she rates a top four chance from the inside gate.

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12.20 a.m. (Saturday) R3 6 Q Nine Magic (5 g Guillotine - Skag Way) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier nine of ten in the $60,000 Benchmark 67 1200 metres on the polytrack and carries 55.5kgs. In a strong field, he has the top rider aboard to rate a top five chance with luck in running.

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12.50 a.m. (Saturday) R4 1 Clermont Club (6 g Casino Prince - Razzle) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier seven of fourteen (12 run) in the $35,000 Class 5 1600 metres on the polytrack and carries 59kgs. He just missed last time and rates a top four chance in a similar field.

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1.50 a.m. (Saturday) R6 1 Dreamcatcher (7 g Occidental Tourist - Camilla) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier nine of twelve in the $38,000 Kranji D 1200 metres on the polytrack and carries 57kgs. A proven performer in this class, he is looking for an improved effort.

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3.20 a.m. (Saturday) R9 2 Clutha Lad (6 g Thorn Park - Maggies Farm) - Choon Ng (a4); drew barrier two of eleven in the $60,000 Benchmark 67 1200 metres on the polytrack and carries 57kgs. He is resuming from a long layoff and is expected to strike form over more ground - one of two in the race for Te Akau.

3.20 a.m. (Saturday) R9 9 Eaton's Gold (7 g Jet Spur - Road Ranger) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier four of eleven in the $60,000 Benchmark 67 1200 metres on the polytrack and carries 54kgs. He is ideally weighted and competitive at best.

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Sunday 25 October

6.10 p.m. R1 7 Sacred Spin (5 g Hard Spun - Destina) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier seven of sixteen (14 run) in the $38,000 Kranji D 1400 metres on the turf long course A and carries 58.5kgs. He has trained well during the week and the addition of visor blinkers can see him as a top four chance.

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7.10 p.m. R3 10 King Savinsky (5 g Savabeel - Lynisky) - Choon Ng (a4); drew barrier six of eleven in the $60,000 Class 4 1200 metres on the turf long course A and carries 48.5kgs. He requires a drop back in class before stepping to a more suitable distance.

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7.45 p.m. R4 1 Idyllic Scenery (4 g Northern Meteor - Secret Society) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier thirteen of sixteen (14 run) in the $38,000 Kranji D 1400 metres on the turf long course A and carries 58kgs. In good form, he is a top four chance with luck from the wide gate - one of two in the race for Te Akau.

7.45 p.m. R4 15 Hardcore Rock (5 g Fastnet Rock - River Dreaming) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier two of sixteen (14 run) in the $38,000 Kranji D 1400 metres on the turf long course A and carries 55.5kgs. Unfortunately he is first on the ballot but can improve his form immensely from a good draw if able to gain a start.

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8.15 p.m. R5 9 Sebrose (5 g Sebring - Bramble Rose) - Timothy Bell; drew barrier eight of twelve in the $150,000 El Dorado Classic (Gr. 3, 2200m) on the turf long course A and carries 50kgs. Worked well with this rider aboard through the week, he looks great, boasts good form and rates a top four chance in a tough field.

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8.45 p.m. R6 1 Jimmy Rea (4 g Thewayyouare - Maureen Terese) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier four of nine in the $100,000 Kranji B 1200 metres on the turf long course A and carries 59.5kgs. Trained well in visor blinkers through the week and rates a top four chance despite the weight impost - one of two in the race for Te Akau.

8.45 p.m. R6 2 Indian Jade (5 g Sleeping Indian - Flora Burn) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier one of nine in the $100,000 Kranji B 1200 metres on the turf long course A and carries 58.5kgs. Pleasing trainer Mark Walker and a top four chance in a strong field.

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11.25 p.m. R11 5 Free Happy (5 g Elvstroem - Tumbi Umbi) - Manoel Nunes; drew barrier two of sixteen (14 run) in the $60,000 Class 4 1600 metres on the turf long course A and carries 55kgs. He strikes a strong field but should receive a good run from the draw - one of three in the race for Te Akau.

11.25 p.m. R11 7 Iking (7 g Holy Roman Emperor - Lacada) - Shafiq Rusof (a1); drew barrier fifteen of sixteen (14 run) in the $60,000 Class 4 1600 metres on the turf long course A and carries 55kgs. he strikes a difficult draw but rates a top four chance with luck - one of three in the race for Te Akau.

11.25 p.m. R11 10 Hee's Ego (4 g Tale of the Cat - Quatro) - Mansor Firdaus (a2); drew barrier thirteen of sixteen (14 run) in the $60,000 Class 4 1600 metres on the turf long course A and carries 49kgs. Another with a difficult draw but he rates a sneaky chance with luck under a light weight.

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