From Memory to Victory Lane for Old Kranji Duo?

Wong, A'lsisuhairi in 3rd Korea Cup/Sprint prelude race named after Singapore Pools

- Michael Lee

Whether it is by design or not, our two ex-Kranji boys will both have rides in a Korean race that will definitely bring back memories of their past stomping ground – the Singapore Pools Trophy in Seoul on Sept 6.

Malaysian jockeys Wong Chin Chuen and A'Isisuhairi "Harry" Kasim, who moved to Seoul after the demise of the Singapore horse racing industry in October, are among the 14 riders booked in the 150 million won (S$139,000) Open Special Weight B 1,200m contest named after the Singapore gaming outfit.

Wong gets the leg-up on the Kenny Seo Bum-seok-trained Chan Famous, while A'Isisuhairi will partner the Lee Dong-kook-trained Magic Junior.

It is the third time Singapore Pools are honoured by the Korea Racing Authority (KRA), with the first two occasions also taking place as a preamble to Korea's biggest race day, the Korea Cup meeting, which will be held the next day on Sept 7.