Friday Flash 25th June 2021
Fortuna has five runners in Singapore Sunday 27h June
Hidden Promise races in the Class five 1600 Polytrack event (race five at 6pm NZT) – the winner of six races in Singapore, he is still racing well despite being an eight-year-old and has got himself down to a dangerous place in the weights in this grade – he will also be helped along with stable apprentice Jerlyn Seow claiming 4kgs bringing his carried weight down to just 49kgs – he can certainly feature here and with the right run can win
Here is what the Singapore Turf Club tipsters have to say about this race;
1st Pick: DIAMOND MINE (3)
Bounced back to form with a close second to Don De La Vega last time out, but that was on turf. Goes okay on Polytrack as well. Blinkers changed to blinker-pacifiers. Hard to tell which way he’ll go but if on song, he can be a factor in this.
2nd Pick: HOSAYLIAO (8)
Two seconds at last two runs reads as a high pass mark for a Class 5 galloper. Can go one better even if only win from 41 starts was on turf.
3rd Pick: SAYONARA (7)
Not a model of consistency but neither are most of these he is pitted against. Unwinds too late but still warrants consideration for a place on board.
4th Pick: HIDDEN PROMISE (6)
Getting on in years but does pop up once in a while. Scored twice over course and distance, but that was three and four seasons back. Place claims if in the mood
Marcus Antonius also runs in the Class five 1600 Polytrak event (race five at 6pm) – to be ridden by leading Singapore apprentice K Hakim claiming 2 kg and will carry just 50.5kgs. A very honest, dour one paced type, he will benefit from a good pace – if he gets it he will certainly rattle home and can feature in the finish
Hadeer is in the Class 4 1400 Turf (race six at 6:30pm) – another one to be ridden by Hakim, claiming 2kgs, he has drawn out a bit and will need luck – if he gets away well and can be on the speed in the run, he represents a top three chance
Elliot Ness races in the Novice 1200 Turf (race seven at 7pm) – ran fifth in this grade last time after a track record breaking win at previous start in Restricted Maiden grade – draws perfectly here in barrier 4 and gets the services of leading Singapore rider K Hakim climbing 2kgs – strong field but good draw, top rider and represents a strong each way chance here
Here is what the Singapore Turf Club tipsters have to say about this race;
1st Pick: STENMARK (3)
Although yet to get that maiden win in Singapore form reads good for this. Ran a solid second a few starts back behind the classy three-year-old Lim’s Kosciuszko.
2nd Pick: ELLIOT NESS (4)
Failed to fire at his last start and the jockey reported he failed to sprint on the turf. At previous start he broke a course record, so you know he can gallop.
3rd Pick: PRODIGAL (5)
Gained a start as an emergency and won his maiden in very nice style. Really extended on the line between horses and looks a professional moving forward.
4th Pick: KING ALBERT PARK (7)
Won his maiden on the Polytrack after drawing wide and having to make the speed. Very tough win doing it at both ends and looks well placed here.
“Elliot Ness” – Debut win Singapore – 24th April 2021
Federation races in the Class 3 1200m Turf (race 11 at 9pm) – this five time winner in Singapore finds himself near the bottom of the handicap in this grade, has drawn perfectly in Barrier 2 – Jerlyn Seow to ride takes 4kgs off his back – always hard to win in this grade, but the draw will provide a soft run, has just 50kgs to carry – is right in this
Here is what the Singapore Turf Club tipsters have to say about this race;
1st Pick: LEGEND OF THE SUN (2)
Onto a three-timer here and is now up 14 points. This is tougher but is in great form and the one to be with here in the last.
2nd Pick: SONGGONG HERA (8)
Ran a nice race last time out on the all-weather and can transfer that form to the turf, he is a good chance in this.
3rd Pick: FEDERATION (11)
This return to 1200m is key to this Mark Walker-trained galloper. He has no weight. One to keep on the right side of.
4th Pick: QUADCOPTER (3)
Better suited to 1400m but looks interestingly placed in this race.
Fortuna trackwork this week – Matamata
Tuesday 22nd June
No timed trackwork Fortuna runners today
Thursday 24th June]
No timed trackwork Fortuna runners today