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Very keen racing fan and Olympics enthusiast, now working for the South China Morning Post's horse racing desk in Hong Kong. Lucky to have attended some of the biggest racing events worldwide - but the Melbourne Cup is still my favourite event of all!
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It's here - the most comprehensive free Melbourne Cup preview on the internet, a tome that is longer than War And Peace, all devoted…
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The first European visitors to Melbourne go into quarantine tonight our time, ahead of the first shipment which arrives into Melbourne on AFL grand…
Just Flax and Pastorius to come up…
…they come up and we’re RACING! Red Cadeaux squeezed and goes back.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Only three left to load now…
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Then we get to the locals – Flax, Lizarre, Deep Pockets, Better Life – I could probably only see Better Life figuring in the placings.
They’re behind the gates!!!
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Dan Excel won the HK Champions Mile last start, but still think he’s a step below this level.
Hunter’s Light was the favourite for the Dubai World Cup but disappointed. Godolphin had one of the favourites last year in City Style, but he was scratched at the barriers. He’s had a long time in Singapore to acclimatise.
Mawingo – I doubt his Australian form is strong enough for this race, and he hasn’t settled in well.
Mull of Killough is an emerging horse who may find this too strong at this point of his career but don’t be surprised to see him contest these races around the world in the coming seasons.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Meandre, we’ve discussed already. Might get conditions to suit, we’ll see.
Military Attack won the QEII Cup in Hong Kong last start, he looks world class. But he’s had a suck run each time, if he faces trouble in the run, could prove a hurdle to his chances.
Pastorius won the Prix Ganay at Longchamp last start, with Dunaden back in third. Looks incredible in the yard. Big chance.
We all know Red Cadeaux, and he’s stepping back from 3200m. So versatile and a great traveller.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
I’m not surprised about Verenzuela. Looked a nasty fall.
A quick look through the field…
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
The depth is getting even more shallow as more Australian sprinters retire. Sprinting is not a focus in most parts of the world, as you’ve noted yourself.
Shea Shea probably the world’s best sprinter at the moment.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
And it’s the best 1200m race run in the world this year IMO, although the T J may push that…
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Hugh Bowman says the interference didn’t cost him victory on Bel Sprinter. I guess he’d know better than anyone.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Not at all. He came down the outside, the faller was one off the fence.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
I’m not sure I agree his limit is 1100m, I would have liked to see him with a softer run and without the interference…
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Super Easy ran third for the locals.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
…but Lucky Nine has too much of a break, he’s kicked away, and he’s won it for Hong Kong.
Bel Sprinter grabbed second late, photo for third.
Emerald Hill was a faller in the straight.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Lucky Nine leads into the straight from a wall of horses, and HERE COMES BEL SPRINTER!!!! He’s flying down the outside…
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Bel Sprinter missed it and snagged as expected, Lucky Nine makes the running…but there’s a fair amount of pace on.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
He’s in and we’re set for a start in the Krisflyer…
…and they’re RACING!
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Dasher Go Go is the last to go in, but he keeps backing away.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Emerald Hill is quite stirred up behind the gates, giving the barrier attendants a bit of strife.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Bel Sprinter looks brilliant if you are on him.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Good crowd trackside at Kranji, in Singapore’s north.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Half the field has loaded, best of luck with your investments.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
And American Pat Cummings too, joining Aussie expats Matt Jones and racecaller Craig Evans.
Great team assembled by Singapore, world class team.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
I think they need to get rid of the Big 5 system altogether. And the BBC needs a reality check…
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
They’re heading out onto the Kranji track for the Krisflyer Sprint. A lot of Australians seem to be jumping off Bel Sprinter – whether it’s the prospect of a silly price (under the odds) or the worry he’ll be too far off the speed, I’m not sure.
I’m happy to keep the faith with Jason Warren’s charge.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog
Flax leads out from Dan Excel from Pastorius…Meandre caught deep early.
Singapore Cup, Krisflyer Sprint: Horse racing preview, tips, live blog