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Date change for Singapore Derby; Brighthill launch Pearl Series initiative

Date change for Singapore Derby

The Singapore Turf Club have announced the Singapore Derby (1800m) will be brought forward a day and run on September 5.

Originally scheduled for September 6, the reschedule takes into consideration regional changes by the Hong Kong Jockey Club with races now on 6 September 2020.

The Singapore Derby is the final leg of the Singapore Four-Year-Old Challenge and carries a purse of S$1m.

Brighthill launch Pearl Series initiative

Brighthill Farm have announced an initiative to support the marketing and racing of fillies by their resident son of Frankel, Eminent.

For all resulting fillies off a paying 2020 cover by Eminent, the Eminent Syndicate will provide a complimentary entry to the NZB Insurance Pearl Series (for terms and conditions please contact Brighthill Farm).

The NZB Insurance Pearl Series, which is administered by the NZTBA and sponsored by New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance, continues to successfully nurture the racing of fillies and mares in New Zealand, with nominated candidates being eligible to compete in over 200 plus races with over $2.5 million in bonuses available to add to their prize money.

"We are delighted to be able to launch this initiative for breeders using Eminent this season. It will be really exciting to see the Eminent fillies competing for the bonuses over the next couple of years," Brighthill Farm principal Nick King said.

"The Pearl Series is now such a vital part of support for racing fillies and mares in New Zealand. We believe the timing of this is perfect to help increase both the value of fillies and support the option of racing them as well."