After having had to pass numerous barrier tests, Pioneer Seven has finally made good, but will this Friday, face another test, probably his toughest by far, in his bid for a sixth win.

Top Brazilian jockey Manoel Nunes highlighted a concerted effort to give barrier rogue Pioneer Seven the best possible start in Friday night’s $125,000 Kranji Stakes A race (1100m) as the key factor to his fifth success.

While he may have burnt a lot of his supporters in the Woodlands Handicap last start talented sprinter Huka Falls appears set to make amends at Singapore on Friday.

Trainer Alvin Tan went into a mild panic late last week when he learned that Manoel Nunes was to ride Huka Falls in the Group 3 $200,000 Woodlands Handicap over 1200m on Friday.

Smart galloper Red Beard confirmed his recent revival with an impressive winning display in the $125,000 Open race over 1400m on Sunday.