Talented galloper Lim’s Magic turned in a rousing hit-out at the Kranji barrier trials on Thursday morning.

The Lee Freedman trained Mr Clint has been tracking along well and appears well placed to break through in the Group 1 Singapore Gold Cup this evening.

Trainer Stephen Gray has always had a bit of time for Lim’s Magic, but if there was the one yardstick he always went by to measure his form, it was the horse’s regular partner Glen Boss.

Lim’s Magic’s Singapore Derby plans looked in jeopardy after he pulled up sore from his last run in the Group 1 Giovanni Racing Charity Bowl (1600m).

Derby hopeful Lim’s Magic enjoyed a cruisy barrier trial one week ahead of his first-up run next Friday week.