Flying West cruises to another 1400m win

SINGAPORE:  Feb 25, 2011
 
FLYING WEST cruises to another win over 1400m at Kranji - SNTC photo

FLYING WEST stepped up on two good recent runs to capture the Canada Cup (Benchmark 97) over his pet distance of 1400m at Kranji here tonight.

The Australian gelding, purchased for A$120,000 as a yearling by trainer Basil Marcus, had raced 12 times for Marcus in South Africa for three wins and four placings before coming to Singapore to continue racing under Marcus.

FLYING WEST was an instant hit at Kranji, winning three - all over 1400m - of his initial five starts. Two unplaced runs and two placings later, FLYING WEST (Flying Spur - Boardwalk Angel by Bletchingly) was back in the winner's circle, partnered for the first time in Joao Moreira.

FLYING WEST is a half-brother to COOGEE WALK, the 1998 Champion New Zealand Sprinter/Miler.

RESULTS AT A GLANCE

1

 CANADIAN ALUMNI STAKES,  CLASS 4, DIV 3 - 1400M

2

 Art Of Speed Khoo Saimee

1

4

 Atlixco P Shaw B Vorster

2

3

 Aserious D Dragon J Moreira

3

7

 Rena Cross M Clements S Cormack

4

2

 THE MAPLE LEAF STAKES,  CLASS 5, DIV 1 - 1400M

3

 Silver Lining S Gray V Duric

1

8

 Chun Doong C Brown J Powell

2

12

 Win Lots T Kieser B Vorster

3

4

 Tom Tom Cat B Marsh O Placais

4

3

 FAIRMONT PRESIDENT'S CUP,  CLASS 4, DIV 2 - 1400M

6

 My Race D Koh K K Ng

1

1

 Brudder M Clements Soo

2

10

 Anak Piasau H K Tan Y F Leong

3

5

 South Gate D Dragon J Moreira

4

4

 MANULIFE CUP,   RESTRICTED MAIDEN - 1400M

8

 Nandowra M Freedman J Powell

1

6

 Carre Blanc M Walker V Duric

2

2

 Rocket Mail T Kieser H K Cheng

3

9

 Roman Empire M Freedman B Vorster

4

5

 HJM ASIA CUP,   CLASS 5 - 2200M

3

 Demhillsofgold B Marsh A Feiruz

1

9

 All Drama S Gray V Duric

2

5

 King Of Sheba C Brown R Fradd

3

8

 World Fantasy T Kieser S Cormack

4

6

 BLACKBERRY CUP,   CLASS 3 - 1200M

10

 Reel Schmick S Burridge R Stewart

1

6

 Pacino L Laxon B Vorster

2

1

 Treasure Hunter D Koh Soo

3

8

 Biggest Secret M Freedman Saimee

4

7

 TD SECURITIES CUP,   CLASS 5, DIV 2 - 1400M

1

 By Appointment M Freedman J Powell

1

12

 Cherry Pickle D Koh J Moreira

2

3

 Beauregard D Hill S Cormack

3

11

 Jade Dragon H K Tan J See

4

8

 CANADA CUP,   BENCHMARK 97 - 1400M

6

 Flying West B Marcus J Moreira

1

10

 Locus Standi M Walker S John

2

1

 Drovetti S Burridge R Shafiq

3

9

 Volpista P Shaw R Fradd

4

9

 CANADIAN CHAMBER STAKES,   CLASS 4 - 1600M

3

 Tenzing C Brown J Moreira

1

8

 Utrillo P Shaw B Vorster

2

12

 Winning Success H K Tan J See

3

5

 Gordon Roberts L Laxon O Placais

4

10

 CANUCK STAKES,   CLASS 4, DIV 1 - 1400M

2

 Silveron Wings K C Yeoh B Vorster

1

8

 Flying Langfuhr B Dean Aslam

2

10

 Forgiven L Laxon J Moreira

3

6

 Ace Alarde M Freedman V Duric

4