Trainer Steven Burridge is not holding his breath about a smashing comeback for Boomarang Deluxe first-up this Friday, but still hopes the promising middle-distance performer will eventually come around.

Singapore Gold Cup victor Quechua appears poised to make a winning return, when set to contest the Group 3 New Year's Cup on Thursday.

A distinct drop in grade leaves the Michael Freedman trained Desert Fox well placed to return to the winner's stall in the eighth event at Singapore.

The return of apprentice jockey Zuriman Zulkifli on his pet horse Cheetah On Fire on Sunday proved to be a happy reunion with the pair immediately clicking to record their fourth success.

Trainer David Hill looks to have unearthed a rising prospect with Hughsy notching up back-to-back wins at Kranji on Sunday.