KAVANAGH did pacework in Singapore on Monday in preparation for this weekend’s Krisflyer Sprinty at Kranji. He trotted over one lap and cantered over one lap of the Polytrack with track rider Mxolisi Maqelana in the saddle, covering the last 600m in 48 seconds.

 “He’s settled in very well, which I thought he would as he’s a straightforward type of horse,” said assistant-trainer Trevor Brown.

Kavanagh in the paddock at Kranji.

“He’s done most of his work back home and it’s just a matter of keeping him ticking over here.

 “He’ll work on turf tomorrow and I will also send him to the parade ring for some schooling.

 “He was a pretty good sprinter in South Africa, though not quite in the same league as Shea Shea. I thought he was very unlucky in the Golden Shaheen when Reynaldothewizard, the winner, rolled out and he got checked and lost about a length, but still managed to run 2 ¼ lengths behind the winner.