Tuaran: Race 4 (Class 5) over 1100m sand track this Sunday at Tambalang tracks will be focus with carry forward of RM8970 gross for the quartet totalisator pool.
Vastly-experienced Phoenix Rising and pedigree-type Be the One, are to fight for top spot. Well-prepared by Castlereagh Stable, My Wife Melody’s maiden run on 2 November was absolutely eye-catching.
She demonstrated speed and agility. An upset is potentially on the cards.
Bandau at barrier 15 is disadvantaged but should be included in the minor selections. R5 (Class 2) over 1100m sand track features new kid on the block Wind of Liberty up against elder statesman, Sukoli Beauty.
Aging like fine wine, Sukoli Beauty is battle-hardened and has never shy away from a proper fight.
Another recent arrival, Leggenda has ability to eke out a respectable position.
The versatile Blue Chip can run shorter distance of 1100m as well and he should be regarded.
Race 6 (Class 3) over 1400m turf track has the ingredients of a fireworks race.
Demoted Brilliant One under hardworking jockey Fazli D is up against several tested and proven veterans. Classic Head, Magic Light, Lucky Express and Lady Lara have ability and firepower to contest for first position. Zack formerly of Class 1 material should not be ignored.
Biduan can continue to gain good experience against stronger opponents.
Sunday also features three “must watch” races from Hong Kong Jockey Club. Race 4 (Class 3) over an exhausting 2000m distance will be fascinating.
Noisy Boy under local jockey Ellis Wong with apprentice claim can outlast Gentlemen Legacy and Stunning Peach.
Both horses will be ridden respectively by world-class jockeys H Bowman and Z Purton. This race is further spiced up with a carry forward tri-forecast pool of RM12,514 gross for local racing fans in Sabah.
Race 6 (Group 2) over 1200m sees the undisputed sprint king of the world, nicknamed “Usain Bolt” of racing, Ka Ying Rising taking on pretenders to the throne.
Having won in stylish fashion the richest turf race in the world, “The Everest Cup” in Australia on 18 October, Ka Ying Rising looks unbeatable against Helios Express, Lucky Sweynesse and Raging Blizzard.
Race 7 (Group 2) over 1600m is sprinkled with stars and champions as well. My Wish is in top form and is favourite.
Galaxy Patch under undisputed champion jockey of the world, James McDonald (“J-Mac”) is all set and game-on. In-form Happy Together and Light Years Charm can provide stiff contestation.
For detailed race information and timings, please visit the Royal Sabah Turf Club (R.S.T.C.)’s website or Facebook.
Local and foreign races are telecast “live” at R.S.T.C. Tambalang Racecourse and Off-Course centres in KK, Sandakan and Keningau, every Wednesday evening and Saturday & Sunday afternoons.
Australia races are also telecast “live” at KK centre every Thursday and Friday late morning to mid-afternoon.
