Eatons Gold (Ng Choon Kiat, No 1) storms home to eventually defeat Ladrone (John Powell, blinkered)
Honest galloper Eatons Gold powered home late to just pip favourite Ladrone on the line on at Kranji on Friday night.
With the topweight of 57kg on his back, trainer Mark Walker opted for his four-kilo claimer Ng Choon Kiat for the steering job, a decision that was to be richly rewarded with a nose-win over Ladrone (John Powell).
It looked like the Fortuna NZ Racing Stable-owned galloper might have launched too late, but Ng did not give up as Eatons Gold lunged late to stick his nose in front where it mattered.
Walker heaped praise on Eatons Gold, whom he said had been a prolific horse for the yard and the owner. The Kiwi horseman also paid compliments to Ng's determination when it all looked like a lost cause close home.
"All credit to John Galvin (Fortuna NZ Racing Stable principal) who knows the great value of a four-kilo claim," said the 2015 Singapore champion trainer.
"He had no hesitation in using CK and it's paid off. The kid listened to instructions and rode the horse very well, and never gave up.
"Eatons Gold has been a honest little horse to us. He didn't cost much at the Karaka Sales and has proven to be a good money-spinner for John. That's what racing is all about.
After a slow start to his title-defending season, Walker is now back in full swing, going on to add one more win in the last race with Rockfast, albeit shared with trainer Alwin Tan, the current leader on the Singapore trainer's premiership.
With the topweight of 57kg on his back, trainer Mark Walker opted for his four-kilo claimer Ng Choon Kiat for the steering job, a decision that was to be richly rewarded with a nose-win over Ladrone (John Powell).
It looked like the Fortuna NZ Racing Stable-owned galloper might have launched too late, but Ng did not give up as Eatons Gold lunged late to stick his nose in front where it mattered.
Walker heaped praise on Eatons Gold, whom he said had been a prolific horse for the yard and the owner. The Kiwi horseman also paid compliments to Ng's determination when it all looked like a lost cause close home.
"All credit to John Galvin (Fortuna NZ Racing Stable principal) who knows the great value of a four-kilo claim," said the 2015 Singapore champion trainer.
"He had no hesitation in using CK and it's paid off. The kid listened to instructions and rode the horse very well, and never gave up.
"Eatons Gold has been a honest little horse to us. He didn't cost much at the Karaka Sales and has proven to be a good money-spinner for John. That's what racing is all about.
After a slow start to his title-defending season, Walker is now back in full swing, going on to add one more win in the last race with Rockfast, albeit shared with trainer Alwin Tan, the current leader on the Singapore trainer's premiership.