Kiwi trainer Mark Walker is under no illusions Elite Invincible has the job ahead in Sunday’s $500,000 Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy even with the rise in distance to a more suitable mile.

Newly-minted Singapore Horse of the Year Elite Invincible is not getting a chance to sleep on his laurels.

Singapore Derby placegetter Elite Invincible reigned supreme in the Gold Cup on Sunday, aided by a masterful ride from Benny Woodworth.

Two-time Singapore champion trainer Mark Walker came up trumps at Kranji on Sunday when he produced former European galloper Elite Invincible to take out the rich S$1.35 million Singapore Gold Cup (2000m).

Mark Walker and the Elite Performance Stable are backing Malaysian jockey Benny Woodworth to find the key that will unlock Elite Invincible’s old form in next Sunday week’s Group 1 Dester Singapore Gold Cup (2000m).