Up-and-coming middle-distance performer Only Win is a notable absentee in the $200,000 Group 3 Moonbeam Vase this Sunday. The reason behind: A most untimely and unfortunate injury suffered over the weekend.

Elite Invincible looks the one to beat again when he lines up in the Group 1 Singapore Derby (1800m) at Kranji on Sunday.

Derby contender Only Win trialled with winkers on for the first time on Thursday, with jockey Alan Munro jumping off saying the test was conclusive.

This time last year, trainer Michael Clements had won the first two Legs of the Singapore Four-Year-Old Challenge with Alibi, stumbled in the last Leg, the Emirates Singapore Derby, but it was still a great rush.

Tannhauser heads a strong trio saddled by leading trainer Michael Clements in the $100,000 Class 2 race over 1200m on Sunday, but their conditioner is not ruling out an upset from the other two either – Only Win and Justice Day.