Karaka Graduate Lim’s Kosciuszko Dominant in Kranji Mile

Media Release - Sunday May 21

Singapore’s reigning Horse of the Year Lim’s Kosciuszko put his rivals to the sword when winning Saturday’s S$1 million Kranji Mile (1600m), setting a new track record in the process.

Lim’s Kosciuszko winning Saturday’s S$1 million Kranji Mile (1600m) Photo: Singapore Turf Club

The Daniel Meagher-trained five-year-old, who did his early education in New Zealand, posted a record time over 1600m on the Long Course of 1 min 32.81secs, which shaved 0.44 secs off the previous record.

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That was set by stablemate, Lim’s Lightning in last year’s edition of the Kranji Mile, with the combination of trainer Meagher, jockey Wong Chin Chuen and owner Lim Siah Mong going back-to-back.

The race was put to bed quickly when Lim’s Kosciuszko presented with 350m to run, going on to defeat Cyclone and Mr Malek, who made late ground.

“He’s a privilege and pleasure to train,” said an emotional Meagher post race.

“I’m very lucky to have him. He’s a super horse. He did everything we asked him to do and basically trained himself. We just had to point him in the right direction.

“A big thanks to (track rider) Razif (Rahman) who rides him, (groom) Sham who looks after him and everybody at the stable. It’s just a great privilege to train a horse like this for Mr Lim.”

The son of Kermadec has now won amassed over S$1.5 million in prizemoney and will most likely head to the Lion City Cup (1200m) on August 27.

Bred by Trelawney Stud, Lim’s Kosciuszko was passed in at the New Zealand Bloodstock Sales and then sold privately after winning his first and only trial in New Zealand when under the care of Clayton Chipperfield.

Lim’s Kosciuszko is the first foal out of Keeper mare Jacquetta, winner of the Listed Welcome Stakes, as well as a Group Two placegetter. - NZ Racing Desk

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Race Result - Kranji Mile Gr1 1600m

Singapore Track: G0 Time: 1:32.81
1
Lim's Kosciuszko
- 5g Kermadec (NZ) x Jacquetta (NZ) (Keeper (AUS))
Tnr: D Meagher Rdr: C C Wong 57
2
1.3
Cyclone
- 5g Pierro (AUS) x Sailing By (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: T Fitzsimmons Rdr: M Nunes 57
Pierro
3
1.6
Mr Malek
- 6g Swiss Ace (AUS) x Tina (NZ) (Danasinga (AUS))
Tnr: S Burridge Rdr: K A'isisuhairi 57
4
4.1
Katak
- 7g Potala Palace (SAF) x Sapphire Silk (SAF) (Windrush (USA))
Tnr: R Le Grange Rdr: V Duric 57
5
7.9
Sacred Croix
- 8g Savabeel (AUS) x Croix Du Sud (NZ) (Howbaddouwantit (USA))
Tnr: J Tan Rdr: M Zahra 57
6
8.4
Hongkong Great
- 7g Lookin At Lucky (USA) x La Sinverguenza (CHI) (Scat Daddy (USA))
Tnr: R Le Grange Rdr: B Pinheiro 57
7
10.4
Circuit Mission
- 8g High Chaparral (IRE) x Precautionary (GB) (Green Desert (USA))
Tnr: J Peters Rdr: C Habib 57
8
10.7
Trumpy
- 7g Lizard Island (USA) x Emberly (ARG) (Halo Sunshine (USA))
Tnr: T Fitzsimmons Rdr: I Amirul 57
9
13.7
Street Of Dreams
- 4g Dundeel (NZ) x Causeway Queen (AUS) (Giant's Causeway (USA))
Tnr: S Burridge Rdr: Ron Stewart 57
10
14.5
Fame Star
- 8g Twirling Candy (USA) x Fanlight Fanny (USA) (Lear Fan (USA))
Tnr: S Crutchley Rdr: W H Kok 57
11
17.8
Mr Black Back
- 5g Snitzel (AUS) x Faint Perfume (AUS) (Shamardal (USA))
Tnr: T Fitzsimmons Rdr: D Moor 57
12
50.8
Minister
- 7g Street Sense (USA) x Light And Variable (USA) (Tiznow (USA))
Tnr: Ms D Logan Rdr: L P Beuzelin 57
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