Although it may have taken eight starts to break through for his maiden win the future still looks bright for the Leslie Khoo trained The Wind.

Former Avondale Guineas winner Valbuena gave his chance of a second shot at the Singapore Gold Cup no harm with a smart win in the $125,000 Open Handicap (1600m) on Sunday.

Trainer Laurie Laxon believes the penny has finally dropped for former New Zealand Group 2 winner Valbuena after he made it two wins in a row at Kranji on Sunday.

Jockey Michael Rodd brought his rich vein of form from Friday night into Sunday when he scored aboard Valbuena for a fifth successive win.

新西兰试跑纯血马拍卖会（New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sales）将于下月在卡拉卡举行，扎根于玛塔玛塔发展的基尔格拉文小屋马房是该拍卖会今年最大的马匹提供商。