Trainer Tan Hor Khoon saddles only two runners on Sunday, but it will be anything but one of those ho-hum days for the Singaporean handler.
The Singaporean handler takes pride of place with the highest-rated runner (90) in the $250,000 Korea Racing Authority Trophy (1200m), Good News while his second Sunday representative is Bring Money Home (NZ) (Mr Nancho), arguably the surprise packet at this year's Singapore Four-Year-Old Challenge even if he didn't win any of the three Legs. Bring Money Home runs in the $80,000 Class 3 race over 1800m.
The son of Mr Nancho has been holding his own against the likes of Squire Osbaldeston, Ares and eventual Patron's Bowl and Emirates Singapore Derby winner Well Done in the lead-up, but most thought he did not have a ghost of a chance against the cream of the crop of four-year-olds in the three Legs of the Challenge.
Bring Money Home surprised even his own trainer. The Happy Life Stable-owned galloper ran fifth, sixth and ninth in the respective three Legs, but was certainly not beaten out of sight, each time racing on the speed and even cheekily taking the lead in the home straight before his condition gave out late.
"This horse is so genuine and gave us a good run in the Four-Year-Old series. He always tries so hard and won't give up," said Tan.
"Obviously, the Derby was the toughest test but even then, he was still thereabouts before he weakened. He's a horse who likes to be upfront alone, but the moment other horses come to him, he gets a bit lost.
"I'm bringing him back to 1800m and in easier company. Hopefully, he runs well.
"I think the 2000m of the Derby found him out, although I think he can still see it out in easier company. But the Gold Cup's 2200m will be too far, although if he gets in, he may get in at a low weight.
"But let's see how he handles this Class 3 race first before looking too far down the road." -STC
The Singaporean handler takes pride of place with the highest-rated runner (90) in the $250,000 Korea Racing Authority Trophy (1200m), Good News while his second Sunday representative is Bring Money Home (NZ) (Mr Nancho), arguably the surprise packet at this year's Singapore Four-Year-Old Challenge even if he didn't win any of the three Legs. Bring Money Home runs in the $80,000 Class 3 race over 1800m.
The son of Mr Nancho has been holding his own against the likes of Squire Osbaldeston, Ares and eventual Patron's Bowl and Emirates Singapore Derby winner Well Done in the lead-up, but most thought he did not have a ghost of a chance against the cream of the crop of four-year-olds in the three Legs of the Challenge.
Bring Money Home surprised even his own trainer. The Happy Life Stable-owned galloper ran fifth, sixth and ninth in the respective three Legs, but was certainly not beaten out of sight, each time racing on the speed and even cheekily taking the lead in the home straight before his condition gave out late.
"This horse is so genuine and gave us a good run in the Four-Year-Old series. He always tries so hard and won't give up," said Tan.
"Obviously, the Derby was the toughest test but even then, he was still thereabouts before he weakened. He's a horse who likes to be upfront alone, but the moment other horses come to him, he gets a bit lost.
"I'm bringing him back to 1800m and in easier company. Hopefully, he runs well.
"I think the 2000m of the Derby found him out, although I think he can still see it out in easier company. But the Gold Cup's 2200m will be too far, although if he gets in, he may get in at a low weight.
"But let's see how he handles this Class 3 race first before looking too far down the road." -STC