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KrisFlyer International Sprint
Rocket Man (SG)
5 b g by Viscount (AUS) – Macrosa (NZ)Trainer: P Shaw (SG) – Owner: Crabbia Alfredo Leonardo Arnaldo
Ran 2nd in this race the last two years. Only four defeats have come at International Gr1 level. Impressive in Dubai then rose to new mark with latest win. Looks the one to beat.
2011 Season Summary: 3 3 0 0 Career: 19 15 4 0 Earnings (SGD): $4,698,919.
Sacred Kingdom (HK)
7 b g by Encosta De Lago (AUS) – Courtroom Sweetie (AUS)
Trainer: R Yiu (HK) – Owner: Sin Kang Yuk
Winner of this race in 2009 beating local champ Rocket Man in record time. Form hard to fault. Respect.
2011 Season Summary: 4 1 3 0 Career: 30 17 6 2 Earnings (SGD): $7,114,146.
Green Birdie (HK)
7 b g by Catbird (AUS) – Mrs Squillionaire (AUS)
Trainer: C Fownes (HK) – Owner: Roger Li Ka Chun
Won this race last year on a yielding track. Travelled to Japan where he performed well. Form has dipped slightly since but must still be considered a chance.
2011 Season Summary: 3 0 0 0 Career: 36 6 5 4 Earnings (SGD): $3,116,568.
Better Be The One (SG)
4 b g by More Than Ready (USA) – Common Smytzer (AUS)
Trainer: M Freedman (SG) – Owner: J Man Stable
Made an immediate impact in Singapore. Ran an excellent race behind world class sprinters in Dubai then ran to that mark last time. Chance.
2011 Season Summary: 4 1 1 2 Career: 18 8 1 3 Earnings (SGD): $770,229.
Ghozi (SG)
5 b g by Catbird (AUS) – Finito Fling (AUS)
Trainer: J O’Hara (SG) – Owner: Winoro Stable
Tried as a stayer last year but has been kept to sprinting this campaign. Excellent win two starts back then ran on well late last time. Fit and looks a place chance.
2011 Season Summary: 5 1 2 1 Career: 24 7 6 6 Earnings (SGD): $760,129.
Happy Dubai (UAE)
4 ch h by Indian Ridge (IRE) – Gentle Wind (USA)
Trainer: A Al Raihe (UAE) – Owner: Ahmed Al Falasi
Dubai form reads well but was easily accounted for by Better Be The One in Al Quoz Sprint. Winner at the trip four starts back and place looks best in this company.
2011 Season Summary: 6 3 0 0 Career: 15 4 1 6 Earnings (SGD): $394,246.
Capablanca (SG)
9 br g by Scenic (IRE) – Ahava (AUS)
Trainer: D Baertschiger (SG) – Owner: Capablanca Stable
The ‘old man’ of the field and lining-up for his 3rd KrisFlyer run, having finished 6th in 2008 and 5th in 2009. Has a quick sprint for around 200m which needs to be timed just right.
2011 Season Summary: 6 0 3 0 Career: 52 15 10 6 Earnings (SGD): $1,503,662.
Eclair Fastpass (SG)
4 b g by Fastnet Rock (AUS) – Hanover (AUS)
Trainer: D Koh (SG) – Owner: Li Chu Kwan
Made a huge impact winning a Novice at this meeting last year by 8l, just over 0.5 secs slower than KrisFlyer. Jumped poorly last time and got well back before charging late.
2011 Season Summary: 5 1 1 1 Career: 16 5 2 2 Earnings (SGD): $291,380.
Perfect Pins (SG)
5 b g by Pins (AUS) – La Cent (NZ)
Trainer: D Dragon (SG) – Owner: Doc Stable
Former Malaysian galloper who showed form at the trip before coming to Singapore. Only wins here have been on the Polytrack.
2011 Season Summary: 5 2 0 1 Career: 16 6 0 2 Earnings (SGD): $$229,811.
Powerful Ruler (SG)
5 b g by Viking Ruler (AUS) – Capsimation (NZ)
Trainer: B Dean (SG) – Owner: No Limit Stable
Last win was May 28 last year over 1400m. As a younger horse did finish 2nd to Rocket Man twice beaten 1.3l and 4.5l. No excuses last time.
2011 Season Summary: 5 0 1 1 Career: 31 8 10 3 Earnings (SGD): $846,146.
Singapore Airlines International Cup
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Presvis (GB)
7 b g by Sakhee (USA) – Forest Fire (SWE)
Trainer: L Cumani (GB) – Owner: Marinopoulos, K Bailey, P Booth, W Charnley & Fittocks Stud
Lining-up for third attempt having finished 2nd in 2009 and 5th last year. Won a highly competitive Dubai Duty Free this year. Likely favourite and must be respected again.
2011 Season Summary: 4 2 0 1 Career: 24 8 6 3 Earnings (SGD): $7,969,063.
Irian (HK)
5 br g by Tertullian (USA) – Iberi (GER)
Trainer: J Moore (HK) – Owner: Siu Pak Kwan
Former German galloper that had won at Gr2 level and placed in Gr1 company before heading to HK. Form reads well with good 2nd in HK International Cup in Dec. Looks a threat.
2011 Season Summary: 4 0 0 1 Career: 18 5 2 2 Earnings (SGD): $1,938,165.
Gitano Hernando (SA)
5 ch h by Hernando (FR) – Gino´s Spirits (GB)
Trainer: H Brown (SA) – Owner: Ramzan Kadyrov
High class galloper who is due a change of luck. Got back and ran on soundly without threatening in HK. Definite money chance.
2011 Season Summary: 4 0 0 1 Career: 15 6 2 1 Earnings (SGD): $956,434.
California Memory (HK)
5 gr g by Highest Honor (FR) x Kalpita (USA)
Trainer: A Cruz (HK) – Owner: Howard Liang Yum Shing
High class HK galloper who hit the line strongly last time at this trip. Should strip fitter for the run as it was his first in two months. Looks a lively hope for top honours here.
2011 Season Summary: 4 2 1 1 Career: 18 7 4 3 Earnings (SGD): $1,769,605.
Wigmore Hall (GB)
4 b g by High Chaparral (IRE) – Love And Laughter (IRE)
Trainer: M Bell (GB) – Owner: M B Hawtin
Performed creditably in UK before placing in Gr1 in USA last Aug then returning home to some solid form. Spent summer in Dubai where he raced with distinction. Last start was below his best and he should be considered.
2011 Season Summary: 3 1 0 1 Career: 15 5 4 2 Earnings (SGD): $1,197,919.
Royal Bench (FRA)
4 b h by Whipper (USA) – Hit The Sky (IRE)
Trainer: R Collet (FRA) – Owner: R C Strauss
Lightly-raced French galloper with a good record. Ran 2nd in HK International Mile in Dec. before good first-up run in Dubai Duty Free. May have some stamina limitations.
2011 Season Summary: 2 0 0 0 Career: 14 4 1 1 Earnings (SGD): $1,124,030.
Calvados Blues (UAE)
5 ch h by Lando (GER) – Persian Belle (GB)
Trainer: M Al Zarooni (UAE) – Owner: Godolphin
Winner over a 1600m in the UK and 1800m in France but recent form has all been over 2400m and up although it is hard to knock. Frankie Dettori is coming to ride so don’t discard.
2011 Season Summary: 5 1 2 1 Career: 20 3 3 3 Earnings (SGD): $1,190,415.
Chincon(FRA)
6 b h by Marju (IRE) – Jarama (IRE)
Trainer: C Laffon-Parias (FRA) – Owner: Sarl Darpat France
Solid performer. Recent runs has been at around 2400m and has had the one run in the past six months when a decent 5th in the Sheema Classic. May find this a bit sharp.
2011 Season Summary: 1 0 0 0 Career: 22 5 3 4 Earnings (SGD): $1,433,472.
Waikato (SG)
7 b g by Pins (AUS) – Skywalker Wilkes (USA)
Trainer: L Laxon (SG) – Owner: Silver Fern Racing Stable
Ran the race of his life in this race last year, finishing 4th to Lizard’s Desire. Determined winner at both 1400m runs under young rider before rise in distance last time. Fitter now.
2011 Season Summary: 7 2 2 0 Career: 51 17 13 3 Earnings (SGD): $2,305,504.
Risky Business (SG)
6 b/br g by Danehill Dancer (IRE) – Sky Watch (AUS)
Trainer: S Burridge (SG) – Owner: Results Stable
Last year’s Singapore Gold Cup winner so will have no trouble handling the 2000m here. Worked home soundly without ever threatening last time. Any rain would be a plus.
2011 Season Summary: 5 0 0 1 Career: 50 9 5 11 Earnings (SGD): $1,426,744.
Fatkid (SG)
4 br/gr g by Handsome Ransom (AUS) – Grace Jones (NZ)
Trainer: HK Tan (SG) – Owner: Fatboy Stable
Somewhat of a giant killer winning only two appearances in ‘Black Type’ races which were both over this trip. Continues on an upward spiral and looks a fair place chance.
2011 Season Summary: 4 2 0 1 Career: 17 5 5 1 Earnings (SGD): $480,083.
River Jetez (SA)
7 b m by Jet Master (SAF) – Stormsvlei (SAF)
Trainer: M de Kock (SA) – Owner: Mr & Mrs C A Amm and N M Shirtliff
Finished best of the international runners last time in HK. Excellent effort in Dubai Duty Free behind Presvis after racing handy to pace. Should be handy in the run here. Big chance.
2011 Season Summary: 4 1 1 1 Career: 38 12 7 8 Earnings (SGD): $2,026,819.
New Rose Wood (SG)
5 b m by Love A Dane (AUS) – Western Explorer (AUS)
Trainer: D Koh (SG) – Owner: Bukit Mas Stable
Place twice in Gr1 company, finishing 2nd to Race Ahead in last year’s Derby at this trip. Yet to win a “Black Type” race but has multiple placings. Wants a firm track.
2011 Season Summary: 4 0 2 0 Career: 23 4 8 5 Earnings (SGD): $640,710.
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