Better Than Ever takes Stewards' Cup

SINGAPORE,  1 Nov 2009
 
BETTER THAN EVER keeps his clean slate in the Stewards' Cup
- SNTC photo

BETTER THAN EVER had no problem seeing off four rivals in the S$200,000 Stewards' Cup over 1400m at Kranji here today.

Unbeaten in four previous starts by wide margins, BETTER THAN EVER probably frightened away many potential opponents in the Singapore Group 3 race for three-year-olds. There were only six entries and after one with withdrawn on course, only five faced the starter.

Backed down to short odds, BETTER THAN EVER (French Deputy - Songfest by Unbridled's Song) easily holds off ALWAYS CERTAIN to win by one and a half lengths.

Trainer Laurie Laxon has now two unbeaten three-year-olds in his yard, after MEXICAN ROSE's superb victory in a Kranji Stakes A event on Friday. Both will now be sent down for a short spell.

RESULTS AT A GLANCE

1

 INITIATION, DIV 1 - 1200M

1

 Any Takers C Brown J Powell

1

9

 Nero J Meagher D Beasley

2

6

 Gypsy Magic Khoo D Chee

3

11

 Totara S Gray Sam

4

2

 RESTRICTED MAIDEN - 1600M

1

 Gallant Force Baertschiger J Powell

1

6

 Daring Splendour S Gray M Ewe

2

11

 Lira D Kok A Ng

3

2

 Double Dose B Dean Saimee

4

3

 BORDA FAMILY TROPHY
  CLASS 4, DIV 2 - 1200M      

12

 Samurai Kid C Brown S John

1

9

 Treasure Hunter D Koh K K Ng

2

7

 Queen's Avenue D Kok A Ng

3

4

 Mission Royale S Gray Soo

4

4

 BOUSTEAD SINGAPORE LIMITED TROPHY
  MAIDEN - 1400M      

7

 El Grey C Brown J Powell

1

6

 World Famousman L Laxon B Vorster

2

5

 Cheyenne Star D Hill Sam

3

3

 Fantastic Sky Khoo Saifudin

4

5

 STAMFORD LAND CORPORATION TROPHY
  NOVICE - 1200M      

10

 Big Red M Freedman D Beasley

1

9

 Afriend Baertschiger J Powell

2

2

 Model Citizen B Dean Saimee

3

12

 Doremi La M Yusof T H Koh

4

6

 INITIATION, DIV 2 - 1200M

2

 Squall Line H K Tan Soo

1

1

 Palombaro B Marsh B Vorster

2

4

 In The House B Dean Aslam

3

11

 Williams L Laxon Saimee

4

7

 STANDARD CHARTERED BANK TROPHY
  CLASS 5 - 1200M      

9

 Golden Jambhala Khoo Au

1

10

 Rising Shadow C Brown R Stewart

2

6

 The Hatchet Man S Gray D Beasley

3

2

 Daring Tourist C Brown Y Y Oon

4

8

 BNP PARIBAS FORTIS TROPHY
  CLASS 4 - 2000M      

7

 Chevy H Takaoka Chavez

1

6

 Zoid P Shaw B Vorster

2

5

 World Fantasy L Laxon M Gallagher

3

8

 Titan Delight L Laxon Din Azis

4

9

 FINANCIAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION SINGAPORE TROPHY
  CLASS 3 - 1600M      

6

 Breadwinner D Kok A Ng

1

3

 Sayaprayerforme C Brown J Powell

2

10

 Ace Alphabet L Laxon Saimee

3

9

 Lucky Wish D Hill E Legrix

4

10

 STEWARD'S CUP
  SINGAPORE GROUP 3 (3YO) - 1400M  

1

 Better Than Ever L Laxon Saimee

1

2

 Always Certain M Freedman D Beasley

2

3

 Super Lucky Colour B Dean Chavez

3

5

 Lucky Superstar B Dean M Gallagher

4

11

 GRADUATION - 1400M

7

 Fantastic Knight D Koh M Gallagher

1

4

 Triumphant Mars C Brown J Powell

2

9

 Another Sunday B Dean R Stewart

3

1

 Hopkins L Laxon Saimee

4

12

 CLASS 4, DIV 1 - 1200M

10

 Kingtrap D Hill D Beasley

1

1

 Captain's Choice Baertschiger J Powell

2

8

 Smart General D Kok G De Souza

3

12

 That's Cash M Yusof S John

4