Kranji Mile Win a Tonic for Logan

Minister’s victory in the S$1million Kranji Mile (1600m) on Saturday couldn’t have come at a better time for expat New Zealand trainer Donna Logan, reports NZ Racing Desk. Like many people around the world, the Singapore-based Kiwi has faced a tough time over the last year being separated from her family due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, but her spirits were lifted by Saturday’s feature win. “I am absolutely ecstatic to win a Group One in Singapore and have that association with (jockey) Harry Kasim, which we had in New Zealand where he won some races for us there, and to do it again together in Singapore is a massive thrill,” Logan said. “Harry has come in and ridden him in work every single day. He has such a bond with that horse, it’s really incredible to see.” Singapore racing has been under testing times of late and Logan said it was hard to come by new horses and clients, so she was over the moon to acquire Minister from former trainer Lee Freedman earlier this year when he departed Singapore. “Times are tough and we have been on thin pickings here, so to be given the opportunity to get the horse off Hall of Fame trainer Lee Freedman, and to train for King Power Stable has meant a lot to me,” Logan said. Singapore remains under stringent COVID-19 restrictions, with Saturday’s win coming in front of empty stands as Singapore continues to race behind closed doors.

Minister (8) wins the Kranji Mile (pic: supplied)