Trainer Alvin Tan admitted to a few jangled nerves when former A$600,000 purchase Imacruiser was sent to his stable after a relatively inconspicuous stint under the care of trainers Michael Freedman and David Kok, but Sunday’s sterling win certainly brought him a huge relief.

Across the globe, the anticipation of a hat-trick in absolutely any sport can set one's pulse racing.

Trainer Theo Kieser and jockey Danny Beasley teamed up for a winning double on Sunday, with both victories recorded by odds-on favourites with a penchant for go-all- the-way racing patterns.

Trainer David Kok may not be a regular visitor at the winner's stall, but he had every reason to punch the air in delight when his only runner for the day, Bullet Fly, ran home a winner on the biggest day of the Singapore season.

New Darley sire Ad Valorem's only progeny at Kranji, Lucky Xuan, overcame knee surgery to score first-up at odds on Sunday.