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Talented three-year-old Jimmy Rea can further push his claims for a tilt towards the Group 1 Singapore Guineas, when set to contest the ninth event this evening.

Although unable to perform up to expectations in the Group 3 CECF Singapore Prestige Classic, Jimmy Rea was back to his best last start, when coming from near the tail to defeat his older rivals.

Reuniting with leading rider Manoel Nunes, Jimmy Rea settled just beyond midfield, before struggling to find clear running until passing the 400m.

Letting down powerfully up the centre, Jimmy Rea quickly reeled in race leader Ghost passing the 200m, drawing clear to score by just under a length.

With a further two lengths back to third and over six lengths back to seventh, it appears a strong piece of form moving forward.

Notably both Ghost (2nd) and Reach For The Sun (3rd) have since come out and improved at their next start, with the former saluting comfortably.

Using Timeform ratings, Jimmy Rea was marked equal to his career peak and looks to have plenty more in store.

On raw times, Jimmy Rea averaged 10.97 second 200m sections for his last 800m, with his last 400m recorded in 21.79.

Facing arguably his toughest test to date, Jimmy Rea will receive just one-and-half kilograms off topweight Klever Man and it should give a better indication as to just to where he sits in the 3YO pecking order.

Manoel Nunes continues his association and could look to settle a bit closer to the speed from the inside draw.

Last start Jimmy Rea was aided by a solid tempo and should receive similar favours, with Klever Man, Super Kenny, Bogart and Makawao all noted front-runners.

Jimmy Rea's closing sectionals continue to be very impressive and he remains one of the more promising horses in Singapore.

On the bare form, Jimmy Rea will have to improve again to deny his talented rivals, however he appears more than capable and should prove very hard to hold out.

The Michael Freedman trained Bogart shapes as the main danger, with the four-year-old continuing his upwards rating spiral last start.

Rated beautifully in-front by Corey Brown, the son of Darci Brahma was too strong for his rivals late, digging in deep to notch up a narrow victory.

His fifth from 17 starts, Bogart has always displayed good ability and looks to be putting it all together this preparation.

He is a noted flier over this trip — placed in all seven attempts, and has placed in 10 of 14 attempts at this track.

From the wide draw, he is likely to press forward and is expected to be in this for a long way.

Stablemate Holy Warrior remains under strong notice fresh, having raced in good order last preparation, without winning.

Only lightly raced, the son of Holy Roman Emperor is unbeaten in his sole attempt over this trip and while he will be better over further, he has won two of three first up.

In-form jockey Michael Rodd links aboard for the first time and is currently striking at 21 per cent with the Freedman camp.

From the inside draw Holy Warrior is likely to camp just off the speed and if able to put his best foot forward, he shapes as one of the leading hopes.

Of the rest the Steven Burridge trained Indicio appears the next in line, as while unable to win from his last 12 starts, he is rarely far away.

His last start performance behind Golden Brilliant, saw him hit the line gamely and he has placed in 10 of 20 attempts over this trip.

Talented apprentice Harry Kasim sticks aboard and has placed in eight of 16 attempts aboard the six-year-old.

From the favourable draw, Indicio should enjoy a good run in transit and he cannot be taken lightly.

Good luck and happy punting.