Kota Kinabalu: Race 4 (Initiation) over 1,000m sand track tomorrow (Sunday) at Tambalang Racecourse features 12 fiery combatants with lightning fast Laxmana installed as early favourite.
Another hotshot Delilah has ability to follow up with a second consecutive win under the reins of veteran jockey Fauzie.
The indomitable Bolivian Gorgeous will find competition less intensive and is expected to attack the line aggressively. Ultra-consistent Magic Opa should be closely watched with wild card Nimbus to be included in the calculations.
The day’s highlight is exhibition Race 5 over 1,000m sand track face-off between two of Tambalang’s principals in Lord Justice and Kinabalu Warrior.
Both well rested and in excellent shape, this contest is to finally settle the furious debate on the numero uno title. Kinabalu Warrior has slight edge with four wins out of five runs.
Totalisators will not be offered on this race.
Race 6 (rating 67-101) over 1,200m turf track showcases lightly-raced Kinabalu Light up against in-form Wind of Liberty. The former has ability and freshness to outlast competition.
David’s Sling is champion in his own rights and his proven track record should be complimented. Hardworking-type Easylights and Smart Lad have deep experience and ability to impact the race proceedings.
On the same day, a total of 13 Selangor Turf Club races will be telecast live alongside Tambalang and Australian races at the Racecourse and Royal Sabah Turf Club’s (RSTC) Off-Course centres in Kota Kinabalu (Tanjung Aru), Keningau and Sandakan.
Selangor Race 9 (Supreme A) over 1,600m spotlights Antipodean, arguably the greatest horse in recent times. With a proud career record of 14 wins, 5 second positions and 5 third positions in 30 starts, he remains the one to beat.
A proven 1600m specialist, progressive-type Banker’s Honor can outshine the incumbent. Omniarch and Anjou Crown can jostle for minor placings.
For today (Saturday) and Sunday’s race information and timings, visit the RSTC website or Facebook Page.