Quechua wins Singapore Gold Cup (Reuters)
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Argentine-bred stayer Quechua won the $1.35 million (US$1.08 million) Singapore Gold Cup on Sunday, denying War Admiral his chance of completing the city-state’s elusive Triple Crown. Ridden by Australian jockey Corey Brown, Quechua dashed clear of his rivals in the straight to win the 2,200 meter Group One event at Kranji Racecourse. Emperor’s Banquet finished second, one and half lengths behind the winner, to give South African trainer Patrick Shaw his second one-two finish in the race, which dates back to 1924. …