Trainer David Kok had the Singapore Guineas locked in for Terrific following his authoritative win in the $45,000 War Affair 2014 Stakes (1600m) on Sunday. 

The Singaporean trainer thought the Thewayyouare three-year-old needed to win the Class 4 Non Premier event to enhance his eligibility for the third and final Leg of the Singapore Three-Year-Old Challenge which will be run on May 26 with a $1 million purse for the first time.
 
And there is little doubt the impressive way the $26 shot came off his cosy run in the box-seat at the 300m to power home would have Kok filling out the form.

Favourite What’s New (Michael Rodd) did look the goods when she found daylight at the 200m, but Terrific was on the day a shade too good. Arguably, Cliff Brown’s daughter of Casino Prince did not enjoy the same favourable circumstances as the winner after beginning wider out to settle in the rear division in the bumper 14-horse field, but take nothing away from Terrific, who had to muster just as potent a kick inside the last furlong to come up trumps.
 
Kok said the horse he also owns had it all to do last time out when he encountered a rain-affected track, but back on a firmer surface, was able to showcase his true potential.
 
“He didn’t look comfortable in the heavy downpour at his last start (closing fourth to Za’eem in a similar Class 4 Non Premier race over the mile),” said Kok.
 
“But he had things his way today, he got the run of the race from barrier No 1 and he lengthened up well once he got the gap.
 
“I think he should have enough rating points to qualify for the Guineas now. I didn’t enter him in today’s Classic as I think the 1400m is too short for him.
 
“I bought this horse in New Zealand myself. At the time, I didn’t think he would be anything special, even if you always hope they do turn out that way.
 
“I definitely didn’t have the Singapore Guineas in mind for him then, but look, the race is still over one month away, let’s see how he pulls up first.”
 
Duric jumped off with a rave report on Terrific, but as the leading jockey at Kranji, he could probably see a happy headache coming his way on May 26.
 
“I jumped off and told David not to get a rider for him in the Guineas yet, but I’m not sure myself,” said the Singapore champion jockey.
 
“David thinks he’s a Guineas horse, and I think he should really have a throw at the stumps with him.
 
“He was drawn to run in the perfect spot today. I had one of the favourites, Alan Munro’s horse (Lim’s Revent) on my outside, and once he peeled him off, he rolled off and I got the split.
 
“He’s got such a gorgeous action, big strides, and I think he’s got a bit of class about him, too.”
 
With that second win and one previous third place earned second-up, Terrific has now chalked up in excess of $80,000 in stakes earnings for Kok. Terrific is a $32,000 graduate of Ohukia Lodge's 2016 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale draft.