The first of a two day race meeting at Perak Turf Club this Saturday is predominantly a Class 5 program with a Class 4 B division race thrown in for good measure on the six race card. Hence it looks to be a challenging assignment for punters but ASIAN JET could provide an early bank for his followers in the opening race. The gelding backs up from his nose defeat seven days ago and is well drawn to take up a forward positon at barrier rise.
PROVOCATEUR, dropping back to Division B grade will be freshened with the benefit of the apprentice claim. SMART MASTER could be value for the trifectas after descending to a 32 point rating, the mark he won at back in March. GOLDEN ROOSTER is a reliable beginner but can be hard to follow and was safely held when placed here last Saturday while ASIA received the run of the race and returned to form in an 1100m contest at KL two weeks back.
The highest graded event is the 1100m Class 4 New Forest Handicap where some of the main chances have drawn outside gates. One of those is the inform MON ENERGY which is coming off two comprehensive victories and has struck form since joining the Wayne Lim yard this season. Jockey SU Lim can continue the successful association with the gelding despite the deep draw.
BARBARIAN didn’t disgrace on the upgrade in KL last start when finishing on the heels of the place getters and with luck in running, can come close to breaking through at Class 4 level. The improving GENERAL NIX simply requires a dry track to perform to his maximum after finishing unplaced in Soft going last week. He was impressive when scoring at this level down the 1100m straight course on May 28 and draws well with the claim.
If a wet track prevails, then BAGHDAD could be the viable option and has been competitive at this level previously. ELUSIVE EMPEROR for inform Penang trainer, Sharee Hamilton has been freshened since failing last start but is a proven performer at this grade after dead heating for first over 1300m on his home track.
