Singapore, August 20 – Singapore’s champion juvenile of 2011 added another big race to his record when he led home a quality field in Sunday evening’s S$200,000 Woodlands Handicap Sng Gr 3 (1200m) at Kranji.
Described by trainer Michael Freedman and jockey Stephen Baster as one of Singapore’s best, Mr Big all but booked a Hong Kong International Sprint campaign with this dominant on speed success.
Positioned near the lead throughout, Mr Big found plenty when called upon by Baster and the pair cruised to the line a length and a quarter ahead of nearest rival Speedy Cat.
Mr Big was purchased by connections for $21,000 from the draft of Yarraman Park at the 2010 Magic Millions.
“He’s just a marvel,” Freedman said. “He’s never finished outside the top three in 16 starts, which is an outstanding achievement.
“Unlike what his name suggests, he’s not exactly big, but he’s such a genuine horse and always gives his 110% every time he runs.
“Hopefully he keeps going at that rate a little longer. He didn’t have an easy trip today, especially when the third horse came on his outside, but he’s such a bulldog and I always knew he would tough it out.
“I will give him another couple of starts here and with a bit of luck, the long-term plan could be the Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) in December.”
Bred on the Elusive Quality (USA) -Danehill cross that also produced champion juvenile Sepoy, Mr Big is from the unraced Danehill mare mare Basamaat.