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SUPER SALUTE SET FOR MERLION ROAR
The Straits Times
|October 25, 2023
Dual Group winner appears to be back at his best for another crack at major glory
It seems like ages ago too long, most certainly that we watched him trot into the winner's circle to be surrounded by his proud connections.
Then again, perhaps, it comes with the territory.
In recent times, we have begun to expect too much from Super Salute.
Indeed, Super Salute's last victory was not that long ago.
It was as recent as four months ago on June 11 - that he lifted the Group 3 Silver Bowl while under the tutelage of Jason Lim.
Alas, it was the end of a magic carpet ride for the horse and his regular rider, Manoel Nunes, who was on board in six of those seven straight victories, including the Group 2 EW Barker Trophy (1,400m).
Well, after five winless outings but placed in four of them - Super Salute appears to be back at his best. He is raring to go again.
On the form he showed during training on Tuesday morning, he could have Saturday's Group 3 Merlion Trophy race at his mercy.
Super Salute was not out to break any speed records, with Nunes keeping him well in check to cover the 600m in 40.5sec.
This story is from the October 25, 2023 edition of The Straits Times.
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