Sun General has been knocking on the door this campaign and looks hard to beat when he lines up in the Class 4 Non Premier (1800m) on the Polytrack at Kranji tonight.

Luck deserted Mr Lewis at his last start, and it seemed to be heading that way again in Sunday’s $65,000 Big Heart Stakes (Initiation) over 1400m when he drew the worst in 16, but a peach of a ride from Vlad Duric turned his fortunes around.

New Zealand stallion Showcasing took the honours at Kranji on Sunday when he sired three of the 11 winners.

Even-money favourite Chariots Of Fire turned in a resilient performance to get the job done in the $75,000 Restricted Maiden race over 1200m on Sunday.

Trainer Stephen Gray praised Alan Munro for a perfect ride on Brilliant One in Sunday’s first race, but also spared a thought for jockey Vlad Duric, especially for his selflessness.