Trainer Steven Burridge (pictured) had a welcome change of luck when Mr Scribble scored in the $75,000 Class 3 Stakes over 1400 metres on Sunday.

Burridge had endured a number of placings leading up to Mr Scribble’s win, just his fifth victory of the season.

“We’ve had some tough luck, running a number of placings, but it’s good to get a win for the owner,” Burridge said.

“He’s had something like 10 second placings since his last win and to win for him makes me very happy.”

Mr Scribble is owned by Masa Otani’s Big Valley Stable and Burrdige said the owner had been a good stable client over the past 18 months.

“He’s done it pretty tough with a number of placings over the last 12 months, but he enjoys his racing which is great,” Burridge said.

Mr Scribble, ridden by John Powell, scored a length victory over Flying Langfuhr (Saimee Jumaat) with Lion City Hero (Mark Ewe) a neck further back in third spot.

Powell was able to give Mr Scribble the run of the race in third position behind the speed set by Lion City Hero and Screaming Eagle before moving up outside the leader on the turn. Powell held Mr Scribble together for as long as possible before kicking clear and holding on to a winning margin.

Burridge admitted to concerns prior to the race with Mr Scribble – who he said had a few breathing problems – but his concern today was over the firmness of the track.

“I was worried the track may have been too hard for him,” Burridge said. “John rode him perfectly and he was able to break through for a good win.”

Mr Scribble is an Australian-bred four-year-old by King Of Roses from the Thunder Gulch mare Green Mile and Sunday’s victory was his first in Singapore from eight starts after two wins in Australia over 1200 metres and 1400 metres.