Promising galloper Let Go Lenni appears very well placed to making a winning return at Singapore on Sunday following an injury enforced lay-off.
Previously raced in Australia the son of Stratum has not been seen since making his debut in Singapore back in September last year when finishing a close second behind Superb Success.
Although not beaten far on that occasion he was proven to be well below his best and unsurprisingly was found to have pulled up with some strained ligaments.
Not willing to take any risks with the lightly raced galloper, Michael Freedman elected to tip him out and give him the required time on the sidelines to recover from his minor injury.
Prior to coming to Singapore Let Go Lenni had displayed good ability in Australia highlighted by his narrow defeat in the 2012 Group 3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude.
While a question mark still remains over that sole piece of form, his efforts either side of that were still rated to be 20 pounds clear of his last start performance in Singapore, further emphasizing the improvement that he could make if kept fit and healthy this time in.
Although you always have to be wary when analysing horses off their trial form, Let Go Lenni's latest could not have been more impressive when finishing a close second behind the very talented Slew Of Lode.
Jumping away well in the centre he proceeded to lead throughout over the 1000m journey before just past on the inside over the concluding stages.
Working to the line nicely under his own steam he does appear to be back in good order and looks to have fully recovered from his minor set-back.
Notable gallopers who also appeared in the same trial were Zac Spirit (3rd), Holy Empire (4th) and Wild Geese (5th) further pushing the strength of the trial.
Although there does appear to be good speed on paper, Corey Brown is still expected to roll forward on the four-year-old and take up the running from the Brian Dean trained Eagle Storm and the Michael Clements trained Lucky Mission.
The fact he steps out on the turf track for the first time on Sunday also appears a good push for his chances as he didn't appear all that comfortable on the polytrack last start when making his debut in Singapore.
Proven to perform well fresh he does appear well in line to continue that solid trend on Sunday as even if you elect to disregard his previous form in Australia he still rates well on his sole performance in Singapore.
On Timeform weight adjusted ratings he sits only one pound shy of the top rated galloper My Brother's Keeper and given he is expected to show sharp improvement on that sole rating then he should prove very hard to beat.
The Stephen Gray trained My Brothers Keeper proved quite impressive when breaking through for his maiden win last time out and does appear one of the major players on Sunday.
Although forced to travel wide throughout he still travelled nicely in the run before quickly looming up to hit the front early in the straight and despite laying out badly over the concluding stages he still proved far too good.
Stepping out for just his fourth career start the son of Handsome Ransom is clearly open to plenty of improvement as he still has a lot to learn.
Although the fact he takes on far tougher company in this affair remains the main concern as if he proves to do a lot of things wrong again then he could in fact throw away a winning opportunity.
Nonetheless he is a galloper who is clearly heading in the right direction and must be kept safe in this affair and is one to follow in the future.
The Laurie Laxon trained Mangatangi comes into this out of a very strong form race having finished fourth behind the talented Italian Job last time out.
Forced to race up on the speed he was simply no match for the winner but does appear better placed back in this affair.
Likely to be ridden quieter this time around from the awkward draw he is expected to be charging home late right into the finish.
The Michael Clements trained Lucky Mission broke through for a deserved maiden win last time out and does appear the next in line.
Proving very game when fighting hard right to the line to hold off all challengers he is another galloper who does appear open to further improvement on Sunday.
Drawn ideally Manoel Nunes is expected to roll forward on the three-year-old and park just off the speed.
Having already displayed his ability to reel off a sharp closing sectional if close enough in running he could prove very hard to hold out.
Good luck and happy punting.
