Balmont fourth in Singapore Hong Kong-trained Lucky Nine was a clear-cut winner of the Group 1 KrisFlyer International Sprint in Singapore. The Brett Prebble-ridden winner took advantage of a decent break from his low draw and tracked the pace around the bend before going clear with a furlong to run. Lucky Nine was a Group One winner in Hong Kong back in February but after failing to shine in his two most recent starts, trainer Caspar Fownes was relieved to see his charge back on form. He said: "He's been unlucky overseas in the past but he's shown what he can do tonight. "The pressure was on after his last run so I'm glad it's worked out, the owners have been great." Prebble said: "That was an awesome feeling and it means a lot to me, I've got a soft spot for him. "He's bounced back in some style tonight." In what turned in to a rough race, Emerald Hill appeared to suffer an injury and unseated his jockey causing interference with a furlong to run. The Eddie Lynam trained Balmont Mist missed the kick from the stalls and was detached in rear for the first half of the race before making late gains under Johnny Murtagh to finish fourth. Runner-up Bel Sprinter was marginally interfered with when Emerald Hell stumbled and fell in the home straight, but would not have troubled the winner even with a clearer passage.
