Unbeaten
at two he had a quiet year at three where a top class
run in the Gr 1 Prix Lupin was his seasonal highlight
where he was beaten about three lengths by Chichicastenango.
Most recent form was a 9 length second to Champion Sakhee
on the dirt. Could be a big improver this year.
HORSE:BOCELLI
(NZ) 5-y-o b g
BY: LORD BALLINA (AUS)
FROM: SWEET VIENNA (NZ)
TRAINER: Patrick Busuttin
OWNER: J Sprague - Dato
Terry Lee & R Nobilo
TOTAL: S$1,232,506
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
23
10
2
3
8
Last
5 Performances
Date
19/4/02
5/4/02
1/3/02
16/12/01
10/11/02
Race
Name
(Course)
Jumbo Jet, Kranji
Open Stakes, Kranji
EW Barker Memorial Trophy,
Kranji
Hong Kong Cup, Sha Tin
New Zealand Bloodstock Singapore
Gold Cup, Kranji
GR
SG3
-
SG2
1
SG1
Dist(m)
1800
1400
1400
2000
2200
Placings
3/6
8/10
6/11
8/14
3/16
Bar
5
2
8
2
11
Weight
128
128
132
126
125
Going
G
G
G
GF
G
Margin
0.7
6
3.1
4.75
3.8
Win
Time
1.53.80
1.24.00
1.23.00
2.02.80
2.15.10
Winning/Second
Horse
SMART BET
MOON SHADOW
BLIZZ BLESS
AGNES DIGITAL
KUTUB
Rider
L Cassidy
J Saimee
J Saimee
G Cooksley
G Cooksley
Stakes
Won
S$16,125
-
S$2,500
-
S$125,697
Went
from strength to strength as a four year old last season.
Has not been seen at his best so far this year and would
require a big jump up in form to challenge here.
HORSE:
GRANDERA (IRE) 4-y-o ch c
BY: GRAND LODGE (USA)
FROM: BORDIGHERA (USA)
TRAINER: Saeed bin Suroor
OWNER: Godolphin
TOTAL:S$806,915
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
11
2
5
1
3
Last
5 Performances
Date
21/04/02
24/02/02
22/09/01
21/08/01
07/07/01
Race
Name
(Course)
Audemars Piquet QE II Cup,
Sha Tin
Dubai City of Gold, Nad al
Sheba
Dubai Arc Trial, Newbury
Juddmonte International Stakes,
York
Coral Eurobet Eclipse Stakes
Showcase, Sandown
GR
1
3
LR
1
1
Dist(m)
2000
2400
2205
2077
2000
Placings
5/14
2/7
1/5
2/8
2/8
Bar
10
6
4
9
1
Weight
126
119
119
121
121
Going
G
G
GF
G
GF
Margin
1.25
3.25
1.5
7
0.5
Win
Time
2.02.50
2.32.63
2.16.54
2.08.27
2.04.65
Winning/Second
Horse
EISHIN PRESTON
NARRATIVE
MUBTAKER
SAKHEE
MEDICEAN
Rider
L Dettori
L Dettori
M Hills
M Hills
M Hills
Stakes
Won
S$104,274
S$342,120
S$78,242
S$260,370
S$199,617
Top
class on his day. Thrice placed in Gr 1 company he undoubtedly
has the credentials to be a major force in this event.
Not seen at his best in Hong Kong and a big run is expected
here.
HORSE:
HAWKEYE (IRE) 4-y-o b c
BY: DANEHILL (USA)
FROM: TEA HOUSE (FR)
TRAINER: Michael Jarvis
OWNER: Gary A Tanaka
TOTAL: S$552,063
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
9
3
-
3
3
Last
5 Performances
Date
16/12/01
20/10/01
29/09/01
09/09/01
19/08/01
Race
Name
(Course)
Hong Kong Cup, Sha Tin
Dubai Champion Stakes, Newmarket
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes,
Ascot
Prix du Moulin de Longchamp
Desmond Stakes, Curragh
GR
1
1
1
1
3
Dist(m)
2000
2000
1600
1600
1600
Placings
4/14
4/12
3/8
3/8
1/6
Bar
4
12
1
4
1
Weight
121
121
121
121
121
Going
GF
GS
Sft
GS
Sft
Margin
1
5
3
4.5
1
Win
Time
2.02.80
2.07.72
1.44.54
1.39.00
1.45.20
Winning/Second
Horse
AGNES DIGITAL
NAYEF
SUMMONER
SLICKLY
PEBBLE ISLAND
Rider
G Stevens
M J Kinane
M J Kinane
M J Kinane
M J Kinane
Stakes
Won
S$225,364
S$58,912
S$94,022
S$45,917
S$82,716
Been
set for this event this exciting four year old showed
form just below the best of his generation last year.
His run in Hong Kong last December suggests that with
maturity he will be a big factor over this trip.
HORSE:
HOEBERG (NZ) 4-y-o b m
BY: MAROOF (USA)
FROM: PETRAVA (NZ)
TRAINER: Laurie Laxon
OWNER: Mr & Mrs Jaffee
L Israel
TOTAL: S$714,950
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
17
10
2
1
4
Last
5 Performances
Date
23/03/02
01/03/02
08/02/02
25/01/02
11/01/02
Race
Name
(Course)
Dubai Duty Free, Nad al Sheba
Singapore Classic, Kranji
Chairman's Trophy, Kranji
Class 1, Kranji
Class 1, Kranji
GR
1
3
SG3
-
-
Dist(m)
1777
1800
1800
1600
1400
Placings
3/6
4/15
1/9
2/12
13/16
Bar
15
5
6
11
6
Weight
121
122
125
122
120
Going
G
G
G
Y
G
Margin
1.75
DHT
1.8
1.3
7.6
Win
Time
1.48.70
1.48.00
1.49.40
1.36.80
1.24.40
Winning/Second
Horse
TERRE A TERRE
PALACE LINE
PETROSELLI
MOON SHADOW
PROMISE KEEPER
Rider
J Geroudis
D Whyte
J Geroudis
J Geroudis
L Innes
Stakes
Won
S$365,960
S$35,000
S$90,990
S$21,250
-
Displayed
a dashing turn of foot in the Dubai Duty Free when coming
from last to snare third to Terre A Terre. A repeat
of that form must put her into the reckoning.
HORSE:
INDIGENOUS (IRE) 9-y-o br g
BY: MARJU (IRE)
FROM: SEA PORT (IRE)
TRAINER: Ivan Allan
OWNER: Mr & Mrs Pang
Yuen Hing
TOTAL: S$9,810,746
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
62
15
6
9
32
Last
5 Performances
Date
21/04/02
30/03/02
24/02/02
20/01/02
16/12/01
Race
Name
(Course)
Audemars Piquet Queen Elizabeth
II Cup, Sha Tin
Chairman's Trophy, Sha Tin
Hong Kong Gold Cup, Sha Tin
Steward's Cup, Sha Tin
Hong Kong Vase, Sha Tin
GR
1
HKG2
HKG1
HKG1
1
Dist(m)
2000
1600
2000
1600
2400
Placings
3/14
11/12
5/14
6/14
3/14
Bar
5
5
8
9
7
Weight
126
126
126
126
126
Going
G
GY
G
G
GF
Margin
0.75
5.3
4.5
7
6.8
Win
Time
2.02.50
1.36.70
2.02.40
1.35.20
2.27.80
Winning/Second
Horse
EISHIN PRESTON
RED PEPPER
INDUSTRIAL PIONEER
ELECTRONIC UNICORN
STAY GOLD
Rider
F Coetzee
A Marcus
W C Marwing
D Whyte
D Whyte
Stakes
Won
S$347,578
-
S$64,400
-
S$338,047
Unbelievable performance
behind the Japanese in the AP QE II Cup. Still shows
a zest for competition even at his age. Can he run
two of those races in a row though?
HORSE:
OLYMPIC EXPRESS (GB) 4-y-o br g
BY: BISHOP OF CASHEL
(GB)
FROM: RACHAEL TENNESSEE
(USA)
TRAINER: Ivan Allan
OWNER: Larry C K Yung
TOTAL: S$3,229,414
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
11
4
4
-
3
Last
5 Performances
Date
21/04/02
17/03/02
14/02/02
20/01/02
16/12/01
Race
Name
(Course)
Audemars Piquet Queen Elizabeth
II Cup, Sha Tin
Hong Kong Derby, Sha Tin
Hong Kong Classic Mile, Sha
Tin
Class 1 Handicap, Sha Tin
Class 1 Handicap, Sha Tin
GR
1
HKG1
HKG1
-
-
Dist(m)
2000
2000
1600
1600
1400
Placings
8/14
1/14
1/13
2/12
2/13
Bar
1
11
12
4
10
Weight
126
126
126
130
117
Going
G
G
GF
G
GF
Margin
4
3.5
2.3
2.5
0.5
Win
Time
2.02.50
2.05.10
1.34.90
1.36.20
1.23.70
Winning/Second
Horse
EISHIN PRESTON
PRECISION
SUPER MOLLY
PRECISION
PRIME WITNESS
Rider
W C Marwing
W C Marwing
W C Marwing
W C Marwing
D Whyte
Stakes
Won
-
S$1,867,600
S$1,048,800
S$80,960
S$80,960
Had
the Hong Kong Derby form reversed on him in the AP QE
II. That looked all wrong and a better showing is expected
here.
HORSE:
PALACE LINE (AUS) 3-y-o ch g
BY: PALACE MUSIC (USA)
FROM: MAMARRACHA (ARG)
TRAINER: Patrick Shaw
OWNER: Bernard Kantor
TOTAL: S$892,567
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
10
8
-
-
2
Last
5 Performances
Date
23/03/02
01/03/02
11/01/02
07/07/01
26/05/01
Race
Name
(Course)
UAE Derby, Nad al Sheba
Singapore Classic, Kranji
Singapore Guineas, Kranji
Premiers Champion Stakes,
Greyville
Gold Medallion, Scottsville
GR
2
SG1
SG3
1
1
Dist(m)
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
Placings
6/14
1/15
1/8
1/9
4/12
Bar
11
8
3
6
6
Weight
128
116
126
126
126
Going
F
G
G
F
G
Margin
8.75
2.25
1.3
Shd
3.05
Win
Time
2.02.90
1.48.00
1.38.70
1.22.77
1.09.15
Winning/Second
Horse
ESSENCE OF DUBAI
LETHALS LADY
ANGEL OF HARMONY
RIP CURL
RIP CURL
Rider
J Geroudis
J Geroudis
J Geroudis
PJ Strydom
PJ Strydom
Stakes
Won
S$73,192
S$595,000
S$75,565
-
-
Top class three year old.
Favoured to win the UAE Derby in which he appeared
to not stay on dirt. If that run is forgiven he must
be considered the major local hope on his Singapore
Classic victory.
HORSE:
PAOLINI (GER) 5-y-o ch h
BY: LANDO (GER)
FROM: PRAIRIE DARLING
TRAINER: Andreas Wohler
OWNER: Mrs Carde Ostermann-Ritcher
TOTAL: S$1,492,909
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
12
4
2
2
4
Last
5 Performances
Date
25/11/01
30/09/01
02/09/01
05/08/01
17/06/01
Race
Name
(Course)
Japan Cup, Tokyo
Canadian International, Woodbine
UAE Grosser Preis von Baden,
Baden-Baden
Grosser Dallmayr-Preis, Munich
Gran Premio di Milano, San
Siro
GR
1
1
1
1
1
Dist(m)
2400
2400
2400
2000
2400
Placings
13/15
2/12
4/12
3/8
1/7
Bar
14
10
14
5
2
Weight
126
126
130
130
132
Going
F
G
GS
Sft
G
Margin
15L
0.5L
3.5L
4.25L
shd
Win
Time
2.23.80
2.28.46
2.31.27
2.09.00
2.34.80
Winning/Second
Horse
JUNGLE POCKET
MUTAMAM
MORSHDI
KUTUB
ELA ATHENA
Rider
A Suborics
A Suborics
A Boschert
A Suborics
A Suborics
Stakes
Won
-
S$35,065
S$85,667
S$37,874
S$307,717
Seasoned
Gr 1 performer. Has a victory over Kutub last term and
is clearly able at this level. Must be considered one
of the major contenders.
HORSE:
SADDLE UP (IND) 7-y-o b g
BY: BOLD RUSSIAN (GB)
FROM: QUEEN'S RULE (IND)
TRAINER: Laurie Laxon
OWNER: Dr Vijay Mallya,
Dato Terry Lee & Poonawalla
TOTAL: S$1,187,756
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
31
14
7
1
9
Last
5 Performances
Date
19/04/02
01/03/02
08/02/02
16/12/02
01/12/01
Race
Name
(Course)
Jumbo Jet , Kranji
Singapore Classic , Kranji
Chairman's Trophy, Kranji
Hong Kong Cup, Sha Tin
Class 1, Kranji
GR
SG3
3
SG3
1
-
Dist(m)
1800
1800
1800
2000
1800
Placings
2/6
9/15
6/9
6/14
3/8
Bar
2
9
9
10
2
Weight
128
126
128
126
130
Going
G
G
G
GF
G
Margin
0.5L
8.1L
5L
3L
1.3L
Win
Time
1.53.80
1.48.00
1.49.40
2.02.80
1.50.20
Winning/Second
Horse
SMART BET
PALACE LINE
HOEBERG
AGNES DIGITAL
TAPILDO
Rider
J Geroudis
J Saimee
L Innes
O Peslier
App R Lim
Stakes
Won
S$31,875
-
S$1,529
S$91,000
S$10,750
Game performer who usually
gives his best. Should be held in this company.
HORSE:
TAPILDO (NZ) 4-y-o b m
BY: RHYTHM (USA)
FROM: EMULATE (NZ)
TRAINER: Laurie Laxon
OWNER: Silver Fern Racing
Stable
TOTAL: S$865,804
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
20
6
2
1
11
Last
5 Performances
Date
23/03/02
01/03/02
08/02/02
16/12/01
01/12/01
Race
Name
(Course)
Dubai Sheema Classic, Nad
al Sheba
Singapore Classic, Kranji
Chairman's Trophy , Kranji
Hong Kong Cup, Sha Tin
Class 1, Kranji
GR
1
3
SG3
1
-
Dist(m)
2400
1800
1800
2400
1800
Placings
10/15
8/15
4/9
8/14
1/8
Bar
5
13
1
13
4
Weight
119
121
125
123
129
Going
G
G
G
GF
G
Margin
13.9L
6.6L
3.5L
11.5L
0.3L
Win
Time
2.02.29
1.48.00
1.49.40
2.27.80
1.50.20
Winning/Second
Horse
NAYEF
PALACE LINE
HOEBERG
STAY GOLD
BO MAG
Rider
E Wilkinson
E Wilkinson
E Wilkinson
E Wilkinson
E Wilkinson
Stakes
Won
-
-
S$8,028
-
S$59,500
Struggling
at this level. Is at her best on this track but will
need to find a huge step up in form to be a threat.
HORSE:
TERRE A TERRE (FR) 5-y-o g m
BY: KALDOUNEVEES (FR)
FROM: TOUJOURS JUSTE
(FR)
TRAINER: Eric Libaud
OWNER: Mrs Henri Devin
& Mrs Biden Ashbrooke
TOTAL: S$3,303,334
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
18
7
1
4
6
Last
5 Performances
Date
23/03/02
16/12/01
07/10/01
16/09/01
18/08/01
Race
Name
(Course)
Dubai Duty Free, Nad al Sheba
Hong Kong Cup, Sha Tin
Prix de l'Opera Casino Barriere
d'Englhien -Les-Bains, Longchamp
Prix d'Automne-Casino Barriere
de Barritz, Longchamp
Coupe du Fonds European de
l'Elevage, , Deauville
GR
1
1
1
LR
LR
Dist(m)
1800
2000
2000
2000
2000
Placings
1/16
3/14
1/10
1/8
1/12
Bar
3
13
11
1
7
Weight
121
121
128
128
123
Going
G
GF
H
G
GS
Margin
0.75L
0.25L
1.5L
1L
1L
Win
Time
1.48.75
2.02.80
2.19.30
2.06.50
2.13.40
Winning/Second
Horse
NOVERRE
AGNES DIGITAL
MOT JUSTE
BEYOND THE WAVES
DARAKIYLA
Rider
C Soumillon
C Soumillon
C Soumillon
C Soumillon
C Soumillon
Stakes
Won
S$2,161,644
S$405,656
S$178,563
S$102,036
S$102,036
Had the run of the race in
Dubai to win the Duty Free. Is clearly a classy performer
at this trip and will be challenging for top honours.
HORSE:
UNIVERSAL PRINCE (AUS) 4-y-o b c
BY: SCENIC
(IRE)
FROM: BISCAY
BIRD (AUS)
TRAINER:
Bede Murray
OWNER: TW
Hogan and Mrs VM & MA Brady
TOTAL: S$2,522,841
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
26
7
7
2
10
Last
5 Performances
Date
21/04/02
23/03/02
09/03/02
23/02/02
03/11/01
Race
Name
(Course)
Audemars Piquet Queen Elizabeth
II , Sha Tin
BMW Stakes, Rosehill
Ranvet Stakes, Rosehill
San Miguel Chipping Norton
Stakes, Warwick Farm
Mackinnon Stakes, Flemington
GR
1
1
1
1
1
Dist(m)
2000
2400
2000
1600
2000
Placings
4/14
2/7
1/8
3/9
11/14
Bar
3
7
2
2
11
Weight
126
126
128
128
128
Going
G
G
G
G
F
Margin
1.5L
nk
0.75L
0.75L
6.9L
Win
Time
2.02.50
2.29.31
2.05.00
1.37.33
2.01.50
Winning/Second
Horse
EISHIN PRESTON
ETHEREAL
DRESS CIRCLE
TIE THE KNOT
LA BELLA DAMA
Rider
J Sheehan
J Sheehan
J Sheehan
D Beasley
J Sheehan
Stakes
Won
S$18,537
S$185,212
S$245,802
S$20,837
-
Genuine
Gr 1 form. Looked a bit flat footed in the sprint to
the line in Hong Kong and will definitely prefer a good
pace to be able to kick home. Respect again.
WESTERN
PRIDE (USA) 4-y-o b c
BY: WAY WEST (FR)
FROM: STRONGERTHANPRIDE
(USA)
TRAINER: Jim Chapman
OWNER: Carolyn Chapman
& Theresa McArthur
TOTAL: S$1,943,612
STARTS
1ST
2ND
3RD
UNPLACED
22
9
3
1
9
Last
5 Performances
Date
23/03/02
02/03/02
02/02/02
12/01/02
25/11/01
Race
Name
(Course)
Dubai World Cup, Nad al Sheba
Santa Anita Handicap, Santa
Anita
Strub Stakes, Santa Anita
San Fernando Breeders Cup,
Santa Anita
Hollywood Derby, Hollywood
Park
GR
1
1
2
2
1
Dist(m)
2000
2000
1800
1700
1700
Placings
9/11
2/14
7/11
1/10
4/12
Bar
6
14
-
-
5
Weight
126
115
121
121
121
Going
FS
FS
FS
FS
Y
Margin
21L
4L
19.5L
1L
4L
Win
Time
2.01.18
2.01.02
1.47.25
1.41.30
1.36.82
Winning/Second
Horse
STREET CRY
MILWAUKEE BREW
MIZZEN MAST
ORIENTATE
DENON
Rider
P Valenzuela
P Valenzuela
G K Gomez
G K Gomez
D Whitney
Stakes
Won
-
S$360,273
-
S$242,535
S$52,600
Capable
performer on turf. Disappointed in the World Cup where
he seemed to over race. Will largely be ignored here
which may put him in a good hunting role.
