Once again a number of newcomers will be making their Malaysian debuts on the ten-race card at Selangor Turf Club this Sunday, including two former Macau gallopers which are set to line up in the 1400m Class 3 contest (Race 7).
PLATINUM ROYALE (3) and PLATINUM UNIVERSAL (4), from the stables of Ricky Choi, haven’t raced since March last year but both candidates looked sharp at the January 7 trial session and are previous first up winners. They will be contesting against some competitive types including PACIFIC PADRINO (2) which is primed to strike following three runs in the country. Yet to miss a place since crossing the causeway, the 5yo was nailed on the post after looking the winner over 1500m last start and can easily atone come Sunday.
It looked as though INFINITY WARRIOR (9) may have trained off since winning two in a row back in October. However, the 5yo was returned to form finishing 4th after leading in the same race contested by PACIFIC PADRINO (2) on January 12. WECANDO (5) has descended in the ratings and is capable of winning on best form while DAYLIGHT (8) has been freshened since taking out the 1300m Listed Penang Xmas Stakes on December 22.
Race 7 Selections: (2) PACIFIC PADRINO (3) PLATINUM ROYALE (9) INFINITY WARRIOR (5) WECANDO
New Zealand bred 5yo, CONTARELLI (1) is a chance of chalking the winning hat trick in the 1400m Class 4B event (Race 5). With victories over 1200m and 1300m respectively, CONTARELLI (1) goes up 3.5kg with KC Low aiming to maintain his unbeaten record aboard the Nick Selvan prepared gelding.
Three-year-old galloper, ROCKY PEGASUS (3) has plenty of potential and looks a chance second up. He turned in a memorable performance when scoring here on November 11 after jockey AK Lim lost his irons soon after the start before continuing the 1250m journey to win from a rearward position. The youngster will strip fitter from his first up run behind the inform Ong Mari and appears the main danger.
TYPHOON (4) returns to the main course following three runs on Track Two which included a win over 1150m back in November. The 5yo caught the eye when flashing home to finish runner up over 1020m a fortnight ago and looks well suited on the distance rise. MR MONDELLO (8) is still a maiden and connections have elected to once again take on the Class 4 graders. The 5yo remains competitive at this level and is sure to break through soon. MICHIKAWA (7) can be hard to follow but is also best suited stepping up to the 1400m trip and is one to include in trifecta.
Race 5 Selections: (1) CONTARELLI (3) ROCKY PEGASUS (4) TYPHOON (8) MR MONDELLO
