Australian-bred Tommy Gun might be “a bit underdone” first-up but trainer Tim Fitzsimmons’ decision to run him on Saturday was vindicated with a soft win in the $75,000 Restricted Maiden race (1200m).
Trainer Donna Logan hoped some good old-fashioned lady luck and a winnable weight can see Istataba, the only mare in her stable, home in the $85,000 Class 2 race (1600m) on Saturday.
Promising four year old CAPTAIN TWENTYTWO appears on track to maintain his unbeaten record when he steps out in the 1020m Class 4 contest at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Before the Group 1 Kranji Mile (1600m) gets underway in three weeks’ time, trainer Steven Burridge will saddle two Kranji Mile nominees, Makin and Cavalry in the $85,000 Class 2 race (1600m) on Saturday prior to deciding if they run in the big race.