The highly promising Famous Artist has continued to impress in his short career to date and appears well placed to continue his winning run at Singapore.
Due to line up in the seventh event, the son of Excellent Art burst onto the scene in April when saluting by close to five lengths.
Proceeding to be narrowly beaten by the talented Divided House, Famous Artist went on to collect back to back wins before given a slight let up.
In two of his four starts he has returned time figures ahead of the bare form and is clearly heading in the right direction.
Improving seven pounds since his debut win, Famous Artist couldn't have done much more to this point and while tougher this evening, he still appears well placed.
Unseen for 49 days, Famous Artist was given a fairly soft trial in which he finished second behind Gato Negro.
Under a good hold throughout, the four-year-old always travelled well and went to the line under his own steam.
High class gallopers Emperor Max and Fastnet Dragon featured in the same trial finishing fourth and third respectively.
Leading rider Manoel Nunes continues his association with Famous Artist and he has drawn to receive all the favours on the inside.
A noted front-runner, Famous Artist will no doubt press forward with the Shane Baertschiger trained Flak Jacket the likely leader.
On paper they appear the only two expected to inject speed into the race and hence Famous Artist looks to receive all the favours.
His closing sectionals continue to be very impressive and if his rivals are going to be spotting him a start its unlikely they will be able to run him down.
Using Timeform weight adjusted ratings he remains clearly the horse to beat and is tipped to continue his upwards rating spiral.
The Mark Walker trained Indian Jade disappointed last start, but is clearly better than that and is worth another chance.
His first two starts to begin this campaign were very solid and he has proven to perform flat third up previously (0-2-6).
Conversely in his sole attempt fourth up he was victorious and a return to his best form leaves him in good stead here.
The main concern with his chances is the lack of early tempo.
Indian Jade is at his best when able to settle back off a fast tempo and work home over the top of them.
Given he is unlikely to receive similar favours here, it obviously make his task greater.
Nonetheless he is the class galloper in this field and while allotted the big weight, he gets in well after the claim and looms as a major threat.
The Bruce Marsh trained Taffetas displayed good improvement last start and a repeat should see her right around the mark.
An eye-catching second behind Believe Yourself last start, the daughter of Elusive Quality has always displayed good ability and has placed in four of 10 attempts at this track.
The in-form Corey Brown sticks aboard and is expected to settle just off midfield.
In five attempts third up, Taffetas has placed in three and although she may be better over further she has won twice over 1200m previously.
The consistent Flak Jacket is yet to win in close to a year (343 days - seven starts) however his recent run of form has held plenty of merit and cannot be taken lightly.
In nine attempts at this track he has placed in six and while finishing fourth last start, he was beaten less than half a length.
He notably finished fourth in the Group 3 Paititi Gold Trophy two back and if able to run up to that level of form here, he should prove hard to get past.
Good luck and happy punting.
