A treble propelled up-and-coming trainer Jason Ong to the top of the standings for the first time in his budding career on Saturday. The 35-year-old Singaporean handler should literally be feeling on top of the world. But his neutral, almost deadpan, tone as he...
“What’s the point if I can’t bring that resume anywhere in Singapore?
None of them are exactly powerhouses, but on Saturday, Ong sealed a first winning combination with a much bigger name – not just at Kranji but worldwide – in the King Power Stable. Locally, they are better known for 2021 Kranji Mile winner Minister. On June 8, Cavalry made a smashing introduction towards a Singapore Derby tilt for trainer Michael Clements next Sunday.
Ong, who actually briefly prepared a King Power horse once, was not going to cut corners with their new precious charge. The launch finally came in Saturday’s $50,000 Class 4 race . “A lot of work has gone into him at the gates, though. I was impressed how he has improved and all the credit should go to John Pepe.“I’m really happy with that first win. Hopefully he can win more races for the owner.”
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