There was again a touch of bittersweet win in the air after Japanese mare Makanani charged late to claim the $100,000 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy, a Kranji Stakes B race over the mile on Sunday.

Preditor has come from well back in the field to claim the Group 3 Jumbo Jet Trophy (1400m) at Kranji on Sunday.

Bastille Day has certainly become a day to remember for Olivier Placais, but not necessarily for patriotic reasons, even if nobody can fault the French jockey for not knowing how to sing La Marseillaise with his fist on his chest.

Three races have ended at Kranji and five winners have saluted the judge.

Derreck David is not so sure last-start beaten favourite Makanani can bounce back to form this Sunday, but advises not to write her off given her postage-stamp weight.