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Raheeb returns to form with upset win

SINGAPORE: Apr 14, 2019

RAHEEB (Callan Murray) coasting to an upset win - SNTC photo

After winning his third start in 2017, RAHEEB went amiss and had to miss the whole of last season.

Following a change of trainer this year and two runs back in February, RAHEEB regain his winning form when he romped to an easy win in the Novice - 1200m sprint on the polytrack at Kranji here today.

Ridden by Callan Murray, the New Zealand gelding was the early leader but his South African jockey allowed FEDERATION to take over and sat on his outside till the top of the straight.

RAHEEB hit the front 200m out and cleared away in the closing stages to win by 2 3/4 lengths. After his long spell and two unplaced run on return, he was unfancied in the betting and paid $151.

"That horse trialled very good the other day, but we thought he might still need the run," said Murray. "It’s good to be back a winner. It’s been a long time between two beers."

Murray began his 10-month stint in early March and rode a winner GANASSI, who coincidentally also caused an upset, on his second day. He has not ridden another winner till today.

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

1	CLASS 5, DIV 1 - 1200M (POLYTRACK)
1	OPTIMUM STAR	H Takaoka	M Lerner	1
	(5 br.nz.g Roc De Cambes - Optimum Note by Park Regent)
5	Diamond King	O'Hara	N Juglall	2
9	Heavenly Hand	J Tan	Woodworth	3
2	Paperback Trooper	D Meagher	B Thompson	4

2	RESTRICTED MAIDEN (WFA) - 1000M (POLYTRACK)
11	ADMIRAL WINSTON	M Walker	K A'Isisuhairi	1
	(2 b.a.g Declaration Of War - Montclair by Rock Of Gibraltar)
6	Mr Alfonso	J Peters	J van der Merwe	2
1	Yulong Express	DL Freedman	A Syahir	3
12	Prime Time	M Clements	S Shafrizal	4

3	CLASS 4, DIV 2 - 1000M (POLYTRACK)
1	ARC TRIUMPH	J Peters	N Zyrul	1
	(4 b.nz.g Showcasing - Wind Of Savannah by Savabeel)
10	Pioneer Seven	ZL Mok	B Thompson	2
2	Time To Rock	M Walker	AB Riduan	3
12	Looks Good	D Meagher	CS Chin	4

4	MAIDEN - 1100M (POLYTRACK)
4	KA CHANCE	M Walker	AB Riduan	1
	(4 br.a.g Redoute's Choice - All Enfield by Red Ransom)
5	White Truffle	O'Hara	N Zyrul	2
6	Bejewelled	M Walker	Woodworth	3
10	Pakatan Warrior	J Tan	S Shafrizal	4

5	CLASS 4, DIV 1 - 1000M (POLYTRACK)
8	OTTAWA	J Peters	M Rodd	1
	(5 blk/br.a.g Foxwedge - Maroe Soleil by Louis Quatorze)
10	Super Posh	D Logan	B Thompson	2
3	Justice Light	KY Young	A Syahir	3
5	My Gold	ZL Mok	T See	4

6	CLASS 5, DIV 2 - 1200M (POLYTRACK)
3	LIM'S HUNTER	S Burridge	M Rodd	1
	(4 b.a.g Husson - Queen Of Peace by Redoute's Choice)
10	Parker	B Marsh	N Zyrul	2
5	Sugartime Jazz	HW Tan	T Krisna	3
8	Miracle Wei Wei	M Yusof	C Murray	4

7	NOVICE (SW) - 1200M (POLYTRACK)
2	RAHEEB	M Clements	C Murray	1
	(4 ch.nz.g Ocean Park - Down View by Gone West)
8	Axel	M Walker	Woodworth	2
5	Mo Ability	C Brown	M Rodd	3
7	Federation	M Walker	G Boss	4

8	CLASS 4 - 1600M (POLYTRACK)
12	CARIBBEAN LADY	H Takaoka	CC Wong	1
	(3 b.a.f Your Song - Caribbean Moon by Malibu Moon)
8	Foresto	DL Freedman	A Syahir	2
5	Verizon	S Burridge	M Lerner	3
3	Smart Lad	M Yusof	Zaki	4

9	CLASS 4 - 1200M (POLYTRACK)
1	YABADABADOO	M Clements	Woodworth	1
	(4 ch.nz.g Makfi - Doduo by Danehill)
3	Taro San	J Saimee	J Powell	2
6	Satellite Winner	O'Hara	N Juglall	3
2	Copacabana	C Brown	M Rodd	4