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Singapore based Steven Burridge trained Mr Malek has finally started on the journey he was meant to when he won the 1600m Gr.2 Stewards’ Cup earlier this week.
Initially trained by Lee Freedman, the athletic son of Swiss Ace was identified as Group race material from Day.
Ultra-smart sprinter-miler got his first taste of champagne racing, when landing a third in the Gr.2 Singapore 3YO Classic followed by a close second in the Gr.1 Lion City Cup (1200m). Mr. Malek was beaten on both occasions by the irrepressible Inferno.
Inferno is now pursuing his career in Australia.
From the start, under experience jockey, A’Isisuhairi Kasim Mr Malek parked himself in the fourth spot with The Wild Bunch leading.
duly folded, Senor Don knocked on the door, but the real gatecrasher was that all-yellow threat lengthening up on the outside, Mr Malek.
Big Hearted made a late dash on the outside but Mr Malek drove straight ahead with the former finishing in second place. Kharisma sticking on gallantly for third place another neck away.