It is a wonder that Smart One has yet to salute at Kranji.
The David Kok-trained galloper has already raced 14 times in the colours of the Smart Bet Stable yes, the same colours worn by Smart Bet the racehorse who won, among other races, the 2002 Singapore Derby.
Well, the guys are still in the game and, come May 25, we will see those familiar yellow and blue silks on Smart One, who is down to contest the Open Maiden event over 1,400m.
Will the four-year-old finally break the duck? We shall see. But Kok would have been mighty pleased with the show put up by his galloper on the morning of May 21.
Taken out by Brazilian jockey Bernardo Pinheiro for a spin on the training track, the Australian-bred gelding turned in a smart gallop when disposing of the 600m in a flashy time of 34.7sec.
So, why has he still not won a race? In all fairness, he has not had the breaks which are so important in this game.
Take that last start on May 12. Ridden by apprentice Clyde Leck, he had to be reshod behind the gates.
Then, when they were finally on their way, Smart One was trapped wide out and stayed there for most of the 1,400m trip.
To compound matters, on returning to scale, it was discovered that the son of Snitzel had cast a near-fore plate.
Denne historien er fra May 22, 2024-utgaven av The Straits Times.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra May 22, 2024-utgaven av The Straits Times.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
US weighs breakup of Google in landmark online search case
WASHINGTON – The United States said on Oct 8 that it may ask a judge to force Alphabet's Google to divest parts of its business, such as its Chrome browser and Android operating system, that it noted are used to maintain an illegal monopoly in online search.
Home-grown CRU will close last fitness studio on Nov 10
Refunds will be addressed once moving-out process is finalised, says staff member
Oil slides on possible ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel
HOUSTON – Oil prices slid on Oct 8, settling down more than 4 per cent on news of a possible ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, although prices found some support on fears of a potential attack on Iranian oil infrastructure.
HBO documentary suggests Peter Todd is creator of Bitcoin
PORTLAND, Oregon - A new HBO documentary about the origins of Bitcoin suggests that Mr Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of the original cryptocurrency, is likely Canadian software developer Peter Todd.
China's finance minister to hold briefing, raising stimulus hopes
He is expected to launch moves to shore up growth, strengthen fiscal policy on Oct 12
More travel during China's Golden Week, but spending still lags
BEIJING - Chinese tourists shelled out less money during their long holiday that ended on Oct 7 than before the Covid-19 pandemic, even as signs emerged that spending is stabilizing after a recent barrage of stimulus measures unveiled by the government.
Wall Street gains lift investors here with S'pore stocks up 0.6%
● SGX is STI's biggest gainer, rising 1.8% to $11.61 ● Local banks end higher; regional indexes mixed ● S&P 500 up 1%; Nasdaq adds 1.4%; Dow Jones rises 0.3%
46 schools to get new principals – 22 taking on role for first time
Forty-six schools will receive new principals at the start of the school year in 2025, as part of the Ministry of Education's (MOE) annual reshuffle exercise.
Board members of statutory boards get reminder on gift rules
Board members of statutory boards have been sent a letter by the Public Service Division (PSD) to make clear the circumstances under which they could be considered public servants under the law.
Body of hiker who fell off cliff in Everest region brought back
The body of Mr Harry Tan Eng Kwang, who died after he slipped and fell while hiking in the Everest region of Nepal about two weeks ago, arrived in Singapore on Oct 9. His family is holding a three-day wake at The Garden of Remembrance in Old Choa Chu Kang Road and the cremation will be held on Oct 12.
