Two Fortuna runners this week in Singapore on Saturday 26th September

In Singapore, the Fortuna NZ Stable has two runners, Showbound, and Federation

4yo Showbound ran a nice 2^nd over 1200m last Saturday and is primed to back up this week in the Restricted 4yo Maiden 1600m Turf for S$75,000 of prizemoney. Has a tricky draw (13) but does get a long run down the back straight.  J P Van Der Merwe takes the mount. Gets his chance here at 1600m, which we think he is looking for – it is a strong field with many chances, Showbound will roll forward from the wide draw and take up a forward position. Blinkers go on and can feature in the placings with the right run

Here is what the STC Tipsters have to say about this race:

1st Pick: SPEEDY MISSILE (1)

On paper he looks too good for this following his two seconds from as many starts. Will relish the extra 200m. Hard to beat.

2nd Pick: KINABALU WARRIOR (5)

Improving with every run. Let down strongly for a close third to Hard Too Think at his last start. Nice low draw. Go close.

3rd Pick: ALFARES (10)

Another one who had showed potential at his first couple of starts. Drawn wide. Louis-Philippe Beuzelin will be seen pumping away in his vigorous style on him inside the last 200m.

4th Pick: SHOWBOUND (2)

On the way up, especially after the addition of shades. Wide barrier is a query as well as the big jump in distance, but he can still give a good account of himself.

5yo Federation is a 4 win horse in Singapore and gets his chance to make if 5 wins in the Class 3 1400m Turf event for S$70,000. After racing 3 wide without cover he was beaten 4.2 lengths in Class 2 1400m 5^th Sept –  the run was better than it looked. Rising star Ruan Maia takes the mount. Back in Class 3, trip to suit, slightly tricky draw, but presents as a good each way chance in  this race

Te Akau Track work this week – Fortuna Runners –  Matamata

No timed trackwork for Fortuna runners this week

Other News

Fortuna runners score Trials double Rotorua 22^nd September

All eyes were on Horse Of The Year, Melody Belle, at her first public appearance since returning from Australia – away nicely, she settled back in the running, came into the trial nicely on the turn was urged up a little by rider Opie Bosson, but ran home strongly to score a nice trials win – she is right on track to defend her 201 and 2019 Windsor Park Plate crown Hastings 2^nd October

Fortuna’s 2^nd runner was the 2yo, Our Final Offer (by Deep Field) – his Te Teko trial two weeks prior was very ordinary – blinkers and ear muffs were applied at Rotorua. Jumping well in the hands of Troy Harris, he took a sit holding the rail, went to the outside of a tearaway leader as they turned and went to the line strongly – a nice result for a horse who has had issues. He is now ready to make his race day debut

3yo TITAN now in Singapore quarantine – a strong physical type by one of Australia’s best Stallions, Written Tycoon, Titan has had race day experience in Australia – should be up and running in Singapore by early January – still a Maiden, he will be eligible to contest Restricted Maiden Grade races in Singapore for prize money of S$75,000 (NZ$83,000) approx. – still some shares left – each 2.5% is NZ$2,250 and NZ$90 per month from 1 Oct. Click HERE to read more

“Titan” – 5th August 2020