Friday Flash 28th May
Fortuna has three runners Saturday 29nd May – all in Singapore
Singapore
Sportscaster contests the Class five 1100 poly (race one at 4 pm New Zealand time) – this is a resuming run for him over a trip that is short of his best, however he does like to lead and will carry a very light weight courtesy of Dennis Tan’s 4 kg claim – hard to see him winning this but he will give a sight in the run and could be a sneaky place chance at odds
King Arthur contests the Open Maiden 1400 Turf (race four at 5:30 pm) – this horse has had two starts in Singapore for a third and a second in Restricted Maiden grade and has caught the eye of some good judges – looks very well-placed in this as it is a weaker grade than his first two starts – has drawn nicely in barrier five with Singapore’s leading rider K Hakim aboard claiming 2 kg.
Looks to be very hard to beat in this race
Here is what the Singapore Turf club pundits have to say about this race:
1st Pick: KING ARTHUR (8)
Two placings in as many starts. Not without ability and will relish extra 200m. Leading chance.
2nd Pick: AL MEQDAM (9)
Overraced at third start but still plugged away well for second. No world beater but it won’t be long before he opens his account.
3rd Pick: RESURGENCE (4)
Showed some flashes of brilliance when known as Gnothi Seauton last prep. Plenty of trials under his belt. Tongue-tie on and has drawn nicely. Not without a say.
4th Pick: SUNDAY (12)
Finally showed some qualities at his last outing. Seven furlongs will suit even better. Lovely gate in two. Has to prove it was not a case of not every day is Sunday.
Red Rover is in the Class four 1200 Polytrack event (race eight at 7:30 pm) – has drawn nicely in barrier two with Singapore champion jockey Vlad Duric in the saddle. Red Rover set his Singapore career alight in 2019 with three wins in a row ,however lost his way in 2020 and has been very ordinary on his resumption in 2021 – a full vet emanation revealed nothing physically wrong with him and he bolted away in a trial on 18th of May winning by six lengths – notable that Mark Walker had taken all of his headgear off ahead of the trial and he will race without gear this Saturday – talented at his best he should only be taken on trust in this race but if he can run up to his recent trial form then he can be competitive in this race from the nice barrier draw
Here is what the Singapore Turf club pundits have to say about this race:
1st Pick: LUCKY IMPERATOR (3)
Has genuine Class 4 form that looks good against this field. Not beaten far in previous starts and can figure.
2nd Pick: PINDUS (8)
Seems to be picking up again. Last-start third to Bionics over 1000m was full of merit. Extra 200m will work in his favour.
3rd Pick: GRAND FIGHTER (6)
Found Novice race tougher after brilliant debut win. To be fair, he was caught wide and caused a bit of fracas before the start. Can atone.
4th Pick: RED ROVER (1)
Latest form has been nothing to write home about but his sensational six-length barrier trial win last week may suggest a return to form. Take on trust.
Fortuna trackwork this week – Matamata
Tuesday 25th May
Rhapsody In Blue (H Durrant) worked at three quarter pace over 1200 metres in 1.29.6, home in 44.4.
Soprano Supreme (T Harris) worked at three quarter pace over 1200 metres in 1.30.4, home in 46.
Thursday 27th May
Soprano Supreme (T Harris) galloped over an easy 1200 metres in 1.23.9, last 600 in 39.7.
Rhapsody In Blue (H Durrant) galloped over an easy 1200 metres in 1.26.6, home in 40.9.