The much in-form Dragon Fury appears well placed to break through for a deserved win when due to contest the seventh event at Singapore this evening.
A winner of five of 23 starts, Dragon Fury has only been narrowly beaten at his past two starts and now appears well placed to go one better.
Trained by Alvin Tan the son of Sufficient really chased hard at this course and distance last start when just failing to reel in the progressive Poseidon.Conceding 1.5kg to his rival on that occasion, Dragon Fury's performance held plenty of merit and he returned a new career peak in the process.
Ridden by the in-form Danny Beasley, Dragon Fury is clearly in a purple patch of form and if able to repeat that level of performance he looks to set a decent standard.In 15 attempts at this track, Dragon Fury has placed in eight while he has also placed in seven of 12 attempts over this trip — notably four of his five career wins have come over the 1400m journey.
Drawn favourably Dragon Fury is expected to adopt a forward position with Goodman and Twickenham not too far away.With little speed engaged, Dragon Fury looks to get the pace angle to suit and should receive a lovely trail off likely leader Goodman.
His closing sectionals at his past two starts have both been very sharp and a repeat should see him very hard to run down.Using Timeform weight adjusted ratings Dragon Fury is the clear top pick and looks to only have to hold his form to be winning.
Admittedly he does line up against a few nice types, however he possesses a distinct fitness edge and should be too good.The drop back in grade also helps to swing the race in his favour and with the much in-form Danny Beasley aboard he certainly ticks a lot of boxes.
The Stephen Gray trained Twickenham was tried in much tougher company prior to a break and remains a big watch fresh in this affair.Last seen in the 2016 Group 1 Singapore Gold Cup [2200m] the son of Artie Schiller is arguably better suited over this trip and has fired fresh in the past.
Twickenham has won three of seven attempts over this trip and has placed in nine of 16 attempts at this track.The awkward draw is a concern however he should be raring to go with three trials under his belt and if up to his best, he is sure to be right around the mark.
The Michael Clements trained Knight Wager is low percentage due to his racing pattern, however he is more than capable on best form.A winner of four of his 16 starts he too has performed well fresh in the past and the engagement of Corey Brown appears a good push for his chances.
A placing in Group 2 company at this course and distance behind War Affair obviously bodes well for his claims, just where he gets to from the draw is the main concern.Nonetheless trust in Brown to get him into the right spot at the right time and he has to be respected.
Handy five-year-old Sebrose has tended to mix his form but much like Knight Wager when at his best he is more than capable in this line up.In three previous first up attempts he has placed in two and has notably only missed the money once in six attempts over this trip.
He is a noted performer at this track and cannot be taken lightly.Good luck and happy punting.
