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Promising galloper Power Lion appears poised to make a winning return, when set to contest the seventh event at Singapore this evening.

A victor of four of his six starts, the son of Danroad really impressed last time in, improving 21 pounds from his debut victory.

Boasting a somewhat faultless record, Power Lion's only failure came behind These Streets, when finishing seventh, at just his third start.

On that occasion he found himself towards the rear and was arguably one of the runs of the race, when hitting the line gamely.

Beaten only two-and-a-half lengths, Power Lion proceeded to show sharp improvement at his next start when breaking back into the winner's stall.

Going on to notch up a hat-trick of wins, Power Lion's latest effort saw him record a new career peak and gave the impression more was in store.

Facing a similar field this evening, one of the biggest pushes for Power Lion's claims, is the ease at which he defeated Twickenham last start.

Both possessing a very similar profile, Twickenham has since franked the form when defeating the likes of Wonderful Prince and Thumping first up.

On that occasion we saw Twickenham improve his career peak by four pounds, a similar progression we can expect to see from Power Lion.

The Alvin Tan stable is on fire at present, collecting six wins from their last 24 starts.

More notably since the middle of May, Tan has saddled up 26 favourites — 11 of which have proven successful, with a further six placing.

Regular rider Danny Beasley sticks, having saluted in four of six attempts aboard Power Lion.

Beasley is also enjoying a purple patch of form and is currently striking at 21 per cent for the Alvin Tan stable.

Given two trials in the lead up, Power Lion appears to be back in good order, with his latest effort an eye catcher behind talented sprinter Huka Falls.

Not out to break any records, Power Lion worked to the line under his own steam and finished two lengths astern.

Last start winner Flak Jacket appears to take up the running from the middle draw, with Accomplished, Gold Run, Alfonso and Cool Customer not too far away.

Drawn awkwardly, Beasley is likely to roll forward and settle just off the likely solid tempo.

Power Lion is unbeaten fresh and is well placed using Timeform weight adjusted ratings.

On his last start performance, Power Lion rates clear and is expected to improve further for his return.

With two trials under his belt, fitness shouldn't be a query and Power Lion has won three of four attempts over 1400m.

Power Lion's career strike rate of 67 per cent is almost double any of his rivals and he should prove hard to beat.

Former New Zealand based mare Lim's Harvest appears one of the biggest dangers following her handy debut last start.

Hitting the line strongly over 1200m, the daughter of Ishiguru is expected to relish the step up in trip.

A Listed placegetter over 1400m, Lim's Harvest rates very well and has since trialled nicely in the lead up.

Lim's Harvest is unbeaten at her only prior attempt second up and should appreciate the expected quick tempo.

John Powell sticks and from the good draw she is expected to settle midfield — with a bit of luck in running, she should be charging home into the finish.

Last start winner Accomplished has been a model of consistency this time in and shapes as the next in line.

Yet to miss the money in four attempts at this track, the son of Golden Snake has impressively placed in 11 of 12 career starts and is well placed using Timeform weight adjusted ratings.

If able to repeat the level of his last start performance, he should be in this for a long way.

Of the rest the Hideyuki Takaoka trained Marseille Roulette remains under strong notice.

Though unable to come into contention last start, he is clearly capable on best form and from the good draw he cannot be taken lightly.

Good luck and happy punting.