All systems go for trainer Moy’s five-year-old after he turns in a smart training gallop in KL

At the end of that Max 2 contest (1,300m) on Sept 6, Always A Gentleman had to settle for fourth spot on his Malaysian debut.

It was established – in the stewards' report – that he had suffered interference at a crucial point during the contest.

The guilty party was Fortune Tree , hence the rider Shafiq Rizuan was suspended for one race day after that.

Now, trainer Lawson Moy will be looking for a change of fortune for the son of Put It Back in the Supreme B contest over the mile on Oct 5.

In preparation for Always A Gentleman's second race at Sungai Besi, Moy sent the five-year-old gelding out for a gallop on the training track.

On the morning of Sept 30, he turned in a pleasing workout when running the 600m in an easy 41sec.

That was after a spot of cantering on a track rated "yielding to good".

Although Always A Gentleman  has yet to break through for a win at his new home, the Brazilian-bred has already opened his account elsewhere.

When racing as Martin Luther King, Always A Gentleman had a successful stint in Brazil where he put together two wins and two seconds from nine starts.

That first win was in a 1,400m race for two-year-olds on March 26, 2023. He then picked up his second win at the highest level when taking out a Group 1 event (2,000m) for three-year-olds at Gavea on March 3, 2024.

Always A Gentleman was flown to Hong Kong and renamed Harmony Great. He ran twice, both in Class 2 races over the 1,400m in 2024, but the runs were nothing to shout about.

But, since he has proven his worth in staying races before, then the mile on Oct 5 should be an excellent fit.

Also worth looking into on Oct 5 is Lim's Dreamwalker.

He tossed in a commendable workout when running the 600m in 41.2sec.

Trained by Richard Lim, the eight-year-old veteran could teach his younger rivals in that Class 4A race (1,700m) on Oct 5 a thing or two.

Lim's Dreamwalker last posted a win in a Class 5 event (1,400m) on Aug 18, 2024, when he was still under the care of trainer Steven Burridge at Kranji.

The son of Dream Ahead has had eight starts in Malaysia and his recent efforts have been encouraging.

Lim's Dreamwalker took second twice – on June 29 and July 12 – and his last-start third to Lim's Craft in a Class 4B contest (1,500m) on Sept 6 was more than commendable.

Ridden by Troy See, he came from a long way back – he was third from last at the home turn – to finish in the money.

As for the 1,700m trip, it should be right up his alley because he has won twice over the mile in Singapore.

Keep an eye also on Digging Eight .

Now a six-year-old, the sprinting mare has won three times from 1,020m to 1,200m, so she could be one to consider in the Class 5A race over the 1,020m.

Trainer Winson Cheng Han Yong would have been pleased with her morning romp on Sept 30 when she did the 600m in 40.8sec.

Last time out, on Sept 21, the Super One six-year-old took that Class 5A race (1,020m) with loads of authority.

Under Harmeet Singh Gill, she eventually beat Ari by half a length.

Having won all her three races in Class 5 – twice in Kuala Lumpur and once in Penang – this is where she is most at home. She warrants respect.

Also coming up on Oct 5 is the exciting Open Maiden contest over 1,150m.

The Ananthen Kuppan-trained Chiharu and the David Kok-trained Talkintalkin Power turned up on the training track, where they ran the 600m in 37sec and 38.7sec respectively.

While they both need to step up on their last-start showings, their gallops do seem to suggest they could be worth including in those novelty bets.