Lucky Lady II has the edge
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 Text Size: North Star finishing first against Dita on May 11, 2025. Kota Kinabalu: This Sunday's Race 4 (Class 5) is shaping up to be a battle of grace and speed with up to four runners shooting for top spot. The lovely Lucky Lady II is consistent type but will jump from barrier 11. She faces a formidable and rising Victoria Glory based on recent form.
Advertisement Lucky Princess is well-conditioned going into this race. Laxmana has quality to go one better after consecutive second positions. Race 5 (Class 5) should see recently demoted Apin Apin Prince to trademark speed from start to pole position. Bandau likes to settle and take the battle to the wire. Bolivian Gorgeous and Miss Guu round up the selections. Racing connections will take a break after Sunday racing to prepare and formulate strategies for the grand Harvest Festival Cup meeting on June 1.
Advertisement Selangor Race 1 this Saturday sees Royal Sabah Turf Club's (RSTC) Kinabalu Light aiming for his first win in Selangor Turf Club. At five years old, he has accumulated sufficient experience and confidence to challenge at this level. Proven-types Big Day and Dragon Whisperer will be his chief rivals. RSTC's other representative, Vittoria Perfetta will start at Race 11 (Class 5A) but faces an uphill task to finish well against very strong opponents. Top selections are Victorious Warrior, Pacific Sonic and Grand Supreme. For detailed race meetings and timings this Saturday (Belmont and Selangor meetings) and Sunday (Tambalang, Hong Kong and Selangor meetings), visit http://www.royalsabahturfclub.com.my. Race-goers can visit Tambalang Racecourse or RSTC's Off-Course centres in Tanjung Aru or Keningau to watch racing 'live'. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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