Friday Flash – 10th September
Fortuna has five runners Saturday 11th September – all in Singapore
Singapore
Hidden Promise contest the Class 5 1600m Poly – race one at 5 pm New Zealand time – this seemingly ageless nine-year-old hardly ever runs a bad race, is a six time winner in Singapore, was a close-up 3rd at his last start in a similar race – Shafiq Rusof to ride – sure to be competitive again this week
Here is what the Singapore Turf Club tipsters say about this race;
1st Pick: STREET PARTY (1)
Only a one-time winner here but has been knocking on the door. He will get that much-awaited win if not Saturday, very soon.
2nd Pick: HIDDEN PROMISE (6)
Was a winner three runs back in this grade and last start nearly got there with a strong placing. Must be respected.
3rd Pick: LEMON SQUASH (3)
One from a stable that must be respected in these events. Last few runs have been good enough to figure here and has good form over the distance.
4th Pick: ACCUMULATION (11)
Form figures read well for a race like this. His single career victory came over this distance. Watch the betting for support.
King Arthur is in the Open Maiden 1000m Poly – still a maiden but has shown a lot of promise – back in grade this week he has a difficult draw to contend with, but does seem to have a class edge on the field – has leading Singapore rider Hakim in the saddle with a 2kg claim and could be hard to beat.
Here is what the Singapore Turf Club tipsters say about this race;
1st Pick: KING ARTHUR (1)
Still lightly-raced and has now found a weak race to break the maiden tag.
2nd Pick: TESORO PIRATA (3)
Racing well and has won a recent trial prior to this race. High on the list.
3rd Pick: LIM’S DENALI (11)
Placed in four of her six career starts and backs up quickly after last week.
4th Pick: BEYOND COMPARED (2)
Best of the race in a weak race outside of the top trio.
Marcus Antonius races in the Class 5 1600m – race six at 6:30pm – is a dour staying type who is back in trip, with Shafiq to ride – has drawn an outside gate so will need a bit of luck but will be running on strongly at the finish – place chance
Here is what the Singapore Turf Club tipsters say about this race;
1st Pick: MAXIMILIAN (3)
Won well last start off a low rating. His best results came over this course and distance and meets a weaker division of this race.
2nd Pick: INTREPID (2)
Ran well last start only be beaten by a better one on the day. Was caught wide and had excuses, so with more luck, can go one better.
3rd Pick: MARCUS ANTONIUS (7)
Has been racing over slightly further and drops back in distance. From a leading stable who must be respected.
4th Pick: OUD WOOD (4)
His record doesn’t read great but there is a bit to like about his recent runs. A nice fourth last start in these conditions is enough to figure here
Sportscaster is also in race six at 6:30 pm and also has an outside gate although that will suit his style of racing – Stable apprentice Jerlyn Seow takes 4kgs off his back – has won four times in Singapore – is hard to catch but with the right run can feature in this race
Entertainer is in race 10 the Class three 1100m Poly – this horse has won 4 times in 2021 – resumed this grade 2 weeks ago and ran a bold placing off a wide draw – loves to lead and gets a much better draw this week – Hakim in the saddle taking 2 kg of his back – is bound to be right up on the speed and represents a strong threat to this field at odds
Fortuna Horse Trackwork Matamata
No timed trackwork Fortuna runners this week