Two runners for Fortuna Thoroughbred Syndicators in Singapore Friday 22nd February First up is the 4yo LORD ROBERTO (Encosta de Lagp-{rozed Glory) a previous winner in Singapore over the 1600 metre trip, but who tonight attempts the 1800 metre distance for the first time. General assessment of LORD ROBERTO is that the further he goes, the better he will be, as he is a dour staying type. LORD ROBERTO will be ridden by Singapore’s leading apprentice, Sahfiq Rusof, who will claim 2kgs. Race time is 7.20pm Singapore time, 12.20am( Saturday morning) NZ time.
In race nine, VON SNITZEL ( Snitzel-Lumir) resumes after a long spell over 1000 metres. The wide barrier draw makes it tricky for him, but given a fast pace up front, he can be right in it at the finish. VON SNITZEL will also be ridden by Shafiq Rusof, who claims 2kgs. Race time is 10.20pm Singapore time and 3.20am ( Sat morning) NZ Time.