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Circuit Land triumphs in Chairman's Trophy

SINGAPORE: Apr 27, 2018

CIRCUIT LAND (No. 7) wears down INFANTRY to win the Chairman's Trophy - SNTC photo

A winner in France and a Group 1 performer in Hong Kong. But it's in Singapore where American bred CIRCUIT LAND notched his first group success when he took out the S$500,000 Chairman's Trophy at Kranji here tonight.

After a creditable sixth in the Committee's Prize in his Singapore bow last month, the seven-year-old carved out a hard-fought win in the Singapore Group 2 1600m contest, thanks to a brilliant ride by Macau-based Brazilian jockey Ruan Maia.

CIRCUIT LAND was the only ride of the meeting for Maia who was making his Singapore debut.

"Thank you so much to the owner and the trainer. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to ride here for the first time, and to win at my first ride in a Group 2 race is even more amazing,” said Maia. "I saw this horse’s last race and he ran well even if he had some problems. I had him in a good position in the race, but I didn’t want to go too early as I noticed he had a short burst."

For trainer Lee Freedman, it was his first group win since relocating to Singapore last year.

"“I’m very proud of winning my first Group race in Singapore. I’ve won many Group races in my career, but this is a real thrill," Freedman said. "This horse ran a great race in the Committee’s Prize."

CIRCUIT LAND had a win and five placings in eight starts in France.

In Hong Kong, he picked up four wins but also raced against the best, with placings in the HK Group 3 The January Cup and Lion Rock Trophy. He also finished fourth in the Group 1 The Champion's Mile.

RESULTS AT A GLANCE: Tote No / Horse / Trainer / Jockey / Position

1	FOREVER YOUNG 2017 STAKES
1	MAIDEN - 1200M (POLYTRACK)
10	DYNAMIC EAGLE	S Burridge	R Curatolo	1
	(4 b.nz.g Showcasing - Spanish Fling by Iglesia)
8	Looks Good	D Meagher	Kellady	2
12	Make U Famous	CT Kuah	WH Kok	3
7	Gangnan CLassic	D Meagher	N Juglall	4

2	QUECHUA 2016 STAKES
2	RESTRICTED MAIDEN - 1000M (POLYTRACK)
2	DRONE	M Clements	G Boss	1
	(2 ch.a.c Golden Archer - Shovella by Shovhog)
5	Monte Nerone	R Le Grange	B Vorster	2
3	Giant Killing	H Takaoka	CC Wong	3
1	Burkaan	M Walker	Woodworth	4

3	STEPITUP 2015 STAKES
3	CLASS 4 - 1800M
1	YULONG HONOR	R Le Grange	N Juglall	1
	(4 b.ir.h Galileo - Adoration by Honor Grades)
6	Lim's Ripple	S Burridge	M Rodd	2
11	Galaxy Express	H Takaoka	CC Wong	3
3	Moment Of Justice	M Walker	V Duric	4

4	GOODMAN 2014 STAKES
4	CLASS 5 - 1600M (POLYTRACK)
6	MILITARY ALLIANCE	CT Kuah	M Ewe	1
	(8 b.ir.g Oasis Dream - Hovering by In The Wings)
10	King Of Thieves	Khoo	Z Zuriman	2
8	Evil Speedo	J Saimee	CC Wong	3
2	Silent Arrow	J Saimee	A Munro	4

5	FLAX 2013 STAKES
5	KRANJI STAKES C (SW) - 1100M (POLYTRACK)
7	MR LUCK	D Koh	Woodworth	1
	(6 b.am.g Kitten's Joy - Atlantic Beauty by Stormy Atlantic)
4	Marine Treasure	S Baertschiger	N Zyrul	2
3	Anonymous	J Saimee	V Duric	3
2	Pole Paradise	O'Hara	R Zawari	4

6	MERLION TROPHY
6	SINGAPORE GROUP 2 (WFA) - 1200M (POLYTRACK)
4	DISTINCTIVE DARCI	M Walker	V Duric	1
	(4 b.nz.g Darci Brahma - Distinctive Lass by Orientate)
1	Countofmontecristo	M Clements	M Rodd	2
3	Lim's Cruiser	S Gray	G Boss	3
12	Fortune Winner	L Dragon	M Ewe	4

7	CHASE ME 2012 STAKES
7	CLASS 3, DIV 1 - 1200M
9	LIM'S KNIGHT	M Walker	R Curatolo	1
	(5 b.a.g Kaphero - Solamina by Scenic)
11	Satellite Winner	O'Hara	C Grylls	2
2	Queen Roulette	Khoo	N Juglall	3
1	Command Royale	D Logan	WS Chan	4

8	CHAIRMAN'S TROPHY
8	SINGAPORE GROUP 2 (WFA) - 1600M
7	CIRCUIT LAND	DL Freedman	R Maia	1
	(7 b/br.am.g Mizzen Mast - Storm Dove by Storm Bird)
2	Infantry	HW Tan	V Duric	2
1	Elite Excalibur	C Brown	M Rodd	3
10	Preditor	S Baertschiger	J Powell	4

9	ALWAYS CERTAIN 2011 STAKES
9	CLASS 3, DIV 2 - 1200M
3	PAPARAZZI	S Baertschiger	J Powell	1
	(4 b.a.g Snitzel - Admirelle by General Nediym)
6	Baffert	C Brown	M Rodd	2
7	Sky Rocket	S Gray	A Munro	3
4	Lim's Royal	S Burridge	G Boss	4

10	THUNDERING JET 2010 STAKES
10	CLASS 4 - 1200M (POLYTRACK)
8	GREEN STAR	D Logan	C Grylls	1
	(4 b.nz.g Iffraaj - Princess Prospero by Honour And Glory)
7	Fusion Power	J Saimee	S Noh	2
1	Arr Flair	S Burridge	M Rodd	3
3	Lord Ascot	S Gray	V Duric	4