Singapore, August 1 – Talented youngster Mr Big confirmed his status as the undisputed champion two-year-old of Singapore when he romped to victory in the $200,000 Magic Millions Juvenile Championship (1200m) Sng Gr 3 at Kranji on Sunday.
Sent out the second favourite after two wins from as many runs, Mr Big showed blistering speed at both the start and end of the race to win by a length and a half.
The win was a perfect result for trainer Michael Freedman with his other runner, the Charge Forward youngster Rush, running an eye catching second placing.
“It’s a great honour for me to win the Juvenile Championship,” Freedman said after the impressive win.
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“Over the years we’ve seen many top horses win the race and let’s hope this one goes on to similar feats.
“After he won the Aushorse race, he took a month off and I must say it was a bit of a rush to get him ready.
“Danny (Beasley, winning jockey) was adamant the blinkers would help him and it’s a gamble that has paid off.
“He’s done a great job to back up after a week and win the Aushorse race and now he’s won the Juvenile Championship first-up. He’s probably earned another good break,” Freedman added.
Mr Big (pictured as a yearling) has turned out an incredible money spinner for connections considering he cost just $21,000 from the Yarraman Park Stud at last year’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.
Unbeaten in three runs he’s earned over S$320,000 already and looks likely to build on that after he returns from a spell.
Mr Big, like Australia’s champion juvenile Sepoy, is by Elusive Quality (USA) from a daughter of Danehill.
Bred by Shadwell and foaled and raised at Yarraman, Mr Big is from the unraced Danehill mare Basamaat (IRE) – a sister to stakes placegetter Clear Impression and daughter of stakes winning Red Ransom juvenile Shining Hour.