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Faiz off the mark on Maximilian in 77th ride

SINGAPORE: Sep 10, 2022

Faiz Khair landing his first win on MAXIMILIAN - SNTC photo

With just two thirds to his name in previous 76 rides since he began riding in January this year, apprentice Faiz Khair finally got off the mark when he piloted MAXIMILIAN to victory in the Class 5 - 1700m handicap on the polytrack at Kranji here today.

Faiz was riding MAXIMILIAN for the first time after the New Zealand seven-year-old had a recent change of trainer and he made it count by taking command after settling down.

MAXIMILIAN made every post a winning one, winning by 3/4 length for his fifth win in 56 starts since he landed unraced in 2018.

"Now I finally know how it feels like to cross the finishing line first. The win brings up your confidence," said Faiz who started out as a syce in 2015.

"It’s a relief now that I got my first winner. I wasn’t chasing for a winner but it’s always good to get my first one. To me, this is a learning journey and putting what I learn into practice is more important.

"I never thought of giving up. I continued to do what I needed to do and improve myself along the way, until the first winner comes to me.

"It’s also nice to get my first win just before my three weeks of (National Service) reservist duty next week."

While working as a syce, he learnt to learn to ride properly at the riding school (Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre) before he obtained his track rider licence in November 2016.

After riding track work for the first time, Faiz decided that he wants to become a jockey.

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

1	CLASS 4 - 1000M (POLYTRACK)
6	WAWASAN	D Koh	WH Kok	1
	(6 b.nz.g Jakkalberry - Sea Charm by Ekraar)
3	Super Posh	D Logan	S Jamil	2
7	Qaraat	T Mahadi	K A'Isisuhairi	3
2	Lim's Denali	D Meagher	D Beasley	4

2	RESTRICTED MAIDEN (WFA) - 1200M (POLYTRACK)
3	COIN TOSS	M Clements	WH Kok	1
	(3 br.a.g Flying Artie - Headsup by Thorn Park)
4	Golden Brown	T Fitzsimmons	J Bayliss	2
5	Shihab	M Clements	M Ibrahim	3
6	Strong Ace	CT Kuah	B Pinheiro	4

3	CLASS 5, DIV 1 - 1200M (POLYTRACK)
3	WAR WARRIOR	CT Kuah	B Pinheiro	1
	(4 ch.am.g Misshipman - Private Merger by Consolidator)
7	Intrepid	T Fitzsimmons	N Zyrul	2
1	Absolvido	S Burridge	D Beasley	3
5	Beyond Sacred	J Tan	K Hakim	4

4	CLASS 4 - 1800M (POLYTRACK)
6	CENTURION	KS Tan	S Shafrizal	1
	(8 b.nz.g Zed - Taupaki Flight by British Banker)
7	Tony's Love	R Le Grange	F Yusoff	2
2	Star Jack	H Takaoka	M Lerner	3
1	King Louis	R Le Grange	B Pinheiro	4

5	CLASS 5 - 1100M (POLYTRACK)
1	LADY SPRINTBOK	D Meagher	D Beasley	1
	(5 ch.a.m Written Tycoon - Swooning by Raven's Pass)
7	Super Six	J Lim	J Bayliss	2
4	Diamond Ring	D Logan	WH Kok	3
5	Knight Love	KS Tan	B Pinheiro	4

6	MAIDEN - 1600M (POLYTRACK)
8	HENG XING	R Lim	WH Kok	1
	(5 b.a.g Bullet Train - Mezmar by Marwina)
1	Absolute Radiance	M Clements	V Duric	2
3	Legacy Reign	L Khoo	S Shafrizal	3
2	Engine Start	J Ong	K Hakim	4

7	CLASS 4 - 1200M (POLYTRACK)
5	KNIGHT'S GAMBIT	R Lim	B Pinheiro	1
	(5 b.a.g Rubick - Snake Mary by Anabaa)
4	Harry Dream	M Clements	M Ibrahim	2
1	Mr Black Back	T Fitzsimmons	V Duric	3
2	Wealth Elite	S Burridge	WH Kok	4

8	CLASS 5, DIV 2 - 1200M (POLYTRACK)
4	FIRST CHIEF	R Lim	WH Kok	1
	(8 b.a.g Fastnet Rock - Serenada by Encosta De Lago)
6	Golden Tiger	L Khoo	B Pinheiro	2
5	What You Like	J Ong	D Beasley	3
9	Spirit Of D'Wind	D Koh	K Hakim	4

9	CLASS 5 - 1700M (POLYTRACK)
6	MAXIMILIAN	CT Kuah	K Faiz	1
	(7 br.nz.g Highly Recommended - Annabel Rose by Pins)
1	Ksatria	S Gray	V Duric	2
4	Sir Elton	J Peters	L Beuzelin	3
5	Lord Of Cloud	J Ong	K Hakim	4

10	CLASS 2 - 1600M (POLYTRACK)
1	HONGKONG GREAT	R Le Grange	D Beasley	1
	(7 b.chi.g Lookin At Lucky - La Sinverguennza by Scat Daddy)
5	Circuit Mission	J Peters	K A'Isisuhairi	2
7	Tangible	M Clements	M Ibrahim	3
4	Spirit Of Big Bang	M Clements	WH Kok	4

11	CLASS 4 - 1000M (POLYTRACK)
2	DANCING LIGHT	T Fitzsimmons	V Duric	1
	(4 b/br.a.g Street Boss - Torchsinger by Ad Valorem)
7	Yes One Ball	R Le Grange	F Yusoff	2
5	First Choice	S Crutchley	R Woodworth	3
4	Rocketship	R Le Grange	B Pinheiro	4