Let’s See Action lived up to his name and looked a smart three-year-old in the making when he cruised to his maiden victory at Kranji on Friday night.
One of the most admired youngsters at last year’s Magic Millions National Yearling Sale, Let’s See Action overcame a wide run for much of the race to win by a widening length and a half margin.
He was allowed to sit just behind the leaders by French hoop Olivier Placais before coming with a strong run on the outside of runners.
The promising young galloper went into the race as a second favourite following an eye catching debut second placing.
That surprised his trainer, Rocket Man conditioner Patrick Shaw.
“I couldn’t believe the second horse was favoured more than mine,” Shaw said following the win.
“We beat him home last time and had a worse draw. I think it just goes to show what effect (Joao) Moreira has on the betting.”
“He (Let’s See Action) showed improvement on his last run but he can be a bit hard to get a gauge on.”
“He doesn’t show us much as home on the track but switches on under race conditions,” Shaw added.
Let’s See Action was purchased by Andy Williams’ World Wide Bloodstock for $285,000 at last year’s Magic Millions National Yearling Sale – purchased from the draft of Reavill Farm.
He is the first runner to date for the former smart David Hayes trained Bahhare mare Purde.
A four time winner and earner of over $200,000, Purde won the Group Three Auraria Stakes.
She was also three time stakes placed and was fourth in both a South Australian Derby and Australasian Oaks at Group One level.
Let’s See Action wasn’t the only Magic Millions graduate to impress at the Friday night meeting at Kranji.
Promising three-year-old Goal Keeper continued the dream run of National Horses in Training Sale graduate when he cruised home under Joao Moreira to win by two lengths.
Sluggish out of the barriers, Goal Keeper (Untouchable) came with a well timed run to lead home a Magic Millions 1-2-3.
He was purchased for $44,000 from the draft of Hilly Red Farm last October and is one of three winners for the his dam – the once winning Kampala mare My Cousin Rachel.
Goal Keeper is trained by Theo Kieser – the man who puts the polish on another ultra smart graduate of last year’s HIT sale – Kaiser.
“He can have a week or two off now and then I’ll look for a suitable race for him,” Kieser said.
“He’s only a three-year-old and has still got it all before him.”
And Oakwood Farm graduate Old Faithful, a $155,000 purchase at the 2007 National Horses in Training Sale was also a winner on Friday night.
With Vlad Duric in the saddle, the son of Hussonet cruised home to win his 1900 metre contest by two and a half lengths.
Old Faithful is one of seven winners from the 100 per cent winner producer Be Faithful – a Last Tycoon sister to the South African stakes performer Tartan Tycoon.
PICS – Singapore Turf Club.
