Course A will be back in operation for the two-day meeting at Selangor Turf Club this weekend with the rail in the true position.
A 1200m Class 3 contest (Race 10) will headline the twelve-race program and promising sprinter, THE MAREEBA MANGO (3) will have a chance to atone for his first up defeat here on June 18 when he resumed from a seven-month break. The 7yo led and was eventually run down by the inform Proof Perfect, which came out and scored again a month later. The son of Snitzel looked sharp in a trial here Tuesday week ago and appears on target for a winning return. Following several encouraging runs at the start of the season, HIGH WATER (6) finally struck at Class 3 level when produced first up here five weeks ago. The 6yo grey has a good second up record and will benefit greatly from the 4kg claim for apprentice Tuan Ammar. HANDSOME BENZ (1) is a handy sit sprinter who was racing against the high graders and group performers when last in work and should appreciate the drop back to Class 3. He is first up since May and is one to watch despite the top weight. RESOLUTE (4) was sent for a short break after pulling up lame on June 4 when starting a short priced favorite. The 7yo is yet to win in the grade but looked to be travelling strongly in his trial win here during the week. ZANJABEEL (2) is another handy type resuming but has received his share of injury issues. The 9yo only had three runs last preparation after a year away from the track and providing he stays sound, he has the potential to cause a surprise.
The stable of Charles Leck was on fire in Penang last Sunday with three winners including the G1 Sprint Trophy. Although he hasn’t reached those heights in his short career so far, the New Zealand bred WANTED PAYOUT (1) which is trained by Leck, has the potential to rise through the grades this campaign. The 5yo began moderately before closing off well to claim 3rd prize on the inner track a fortnight ago. It was his first run since he chalked up a winning hat trick towards the end of last season. WHIZ FIZZ (9) missed the place for the first time from six starts in the country but is getting close to striking a victory against Class 4 opposition. JUNGLE KING (4) debuts for the EP Tan yard and will be first up since suffering a bleeding attack at Kranji in November last year. His winning trial on Tuesday suggests he may be back to his best form and should not be ignored on his resumption to racing. RS DIAGO(7) broke through for the first time this year on July 15 and goes up in weight while MERCURIAL TURN (6) is back to the rating he won on last time and improvement is expected.
