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Selangor racing continues on Sunday featuring a thrilling 10-race card with highly competitive action expected throughout the day.
Nine-year-old galloper First Bowl appears primed to bounce back to winning form in the 1020m Class 4B contest at Kuala Lumpur.
First Bowl received every opportunity and closed off well under jockey Bernardo Pinheiro when finishing runner-up behind local newcomer, Limitless Roar over 1020m here a fortnight ago. The Lawson Moy-trained performer drew wide and had a tendency to hang in over the concluding stages, finishing 2.75 lengths from the winner.
First Bowl has scored twice since returning to his original stable from Singapore, which includes a win over Sunday’s track and trip back in June.
Pacific Soldier looks to be a strong contender in race 10. He went unplaced in 21 starts in Singapore but has shown improvement since relocating to Malaysia in the second half of this year. After a slashing second on his local debut, he followed up with another eye-catching run, finishing fourth last time out when letting down well in the straight. With his low rating, a drop to Class 5-B will be advantageous, and he looks primed to break through third-up.
In Race 5, Dragon Cavallo is one to watch. He simply had no luck last start where he travelled three-wide in midfield throughout after jumping from an outer alley. Despite this challenging trip, he still ran on well to finish third over this track and distance.
With better luck in running this week, he looks capable of securing an overdue win, after three consecutive placings. - iRACE Magazine
BEST BET
Race 6 No 4 Infinity Glory
VALUE BET
Race 1 No 5 Sunny Day
JACKPOT
(Races 7 to 10)
R108
Leg 1: 4, 5, 6
Leg 2: 2, 3, 4, 7
Leg 3: 2, 3, 5
Leg 4: 2, 5, 8