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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Saturday, 22nd October with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE 1
Happy Friday – Had 3 wins all in the poly track sprint event. He was met with all sorts of trouble in his recent starts. If he jumps on terms and given his ability he should be able to steer towards another win.
Outfit – Managed to break his maiden status last start. Still get in form rider Jimmy Wong on the saddle, if he can replicate the last performance. Can win again.
Den Of Thieves – Had two wins in his career out 14 starts. One of the wins was in Class 4 company, albeit in a lighter weight then. With booking of champion jockey M. Nunes on board. Do respect.
Super Generous – Has been slow into stride earlier in her career, however, these old habits seem to have been rectified. Forget about her last start when she raced wide. Should come close this time round.
RACE 2
January - Contested at Restricted Maiden level for his debut Singapore run and didn't disappoint. Came from midfield and hit the line strongly for a strong third placing. The drop back to maiden class company last start still ran a good race. Clearly the one to beat.
Shihab – Had two placings after three starts. Has been competitive and kept in excellent form since that last form. With the booking of the champion jockey M. Nunes. Expect a big run.
Bestseller – Eye catching run in his first debut run here in Singapore. Had a good trial this month and shown some improvement. Keeping him safe as a big performance wouldn't be a shock.
Strong Ace - Ran a good race last start behind a very talented Luxury Brand and being by Swiss Ace he will appreciate more racing and a rise in distance in time. Might just be right in the mix.
RACE 3
Qaidoom – Started her career in winning style in the Open Maiden race, albeit in a lighter weight then. Had a couple of placings in the Class 4 company. Well placed here with M Ibrahim's 4kg claim will help to reduce the burden on the back.
Gold Cut – Managed to win his first win after a few strong placing in the maiden company. Was largely disappointing in the betting field but with some ability. Should be in the finish again.
Knight Love – He might be small in size but made up with his tenacity. With champion Jockey on board, can continue with his good run.
Olympia – Only managed to get one win in his career so far. However, that was in the same class and distance in similar weight. Had kept his form since, and now in the good hand of leading apprentice jockey, F Yusoff. Can be competitive.
RACE 4
Red Maned – Making his first appearance here in Singapore. Was rather eye catching in his two trials. May be able to break his maiden status very soon.
Lucky Charm – Wasn't too far from the winners after two starts. This is his first foray into the turf and with champion jockey M. Nunes might be able to surprise.
The Star – Had one minor placing during his first outing. Had been unlucky in his last three starts. Still has room for improvement.
Kinabalu Prince - Caught the eye at track work during the week. Despite having not won since his debut in April, he looks to have found himself a nice race.
RACE 5
AXEL – Had to settle for second best behind Thunder over his suited distance of 1700m. He clocked nice time hitting the line and his best can see him go one better this weekend. Beuzelin stays in the saddle from a nice barrier.
LEATHERHEAD – Makes his way back to class 4 where he hasn't been since winning back in September of last year where he beat Axel who also lines up in this contest. Respect the drop-in class. Gets gun jockey Duric onboard.
THUNDER – Sat a lot more positive in the run and the tactics paid off for the stable where he held on to score by 1/4 length on the line holding off the fast-finishing Axel. Before last start, he was classed as a turf horse but now can continue good form on this surface.
GOLD KINGDOM – Scored in this class two starts ago and will get more attention if he drops back to class 5. He did surprise when scoring in this class that day and his track record is good enough to figure in the multiples.
RACE 6
Wednesday – Managed to get his first win in this class and distance. Had excuses when he was caught wide and unlucky during his last few starts. Gets App Jockey PH Seow this time for the 3kg clam which can help.
Retallica – Three of his wins were on this surface, not a concern whether he can measure up to this class. Had shown form of late, can expect another big run this weekend.
Gamely – Has shown good statistics over the 1200m on the poly track. He looks well suited to add this to his tally and should be one to consider in the multiple.
Spirit Of D'Wind – Still trying to find his first win here in Singapore after 31 starts. However, he has been knocking on the doors a few times recently. Looks a possible winning chance with light weight.
RACE 7
SEE YAH – Continues to race at his suited distance of 1400m. Likes to sit up on the pace and give himself every opportunity to score. Stable have placed him well and gets a chance for career win number four.
INTREPID – Finds herself in a very open race where she races well around this rating. She likes to get back and finish strongly. After finishing fourth behind Malibu Beach who was placed in Class 4 last weekend that looks good form for this. Trainer has called upon Nunes who has a nice record on her.
ALEXANDER – His three starts at this distance have resulted in one minor placing so you know he handles the conditions. Should roll forward and if the pace suits he can sustain that run to the line. Bayliss has been booked and a key booking.
LEGACY REIGN – On the quick backup after finishing fourth behind Just Because over similar conditions. Should be positive up front again and if he handles the six day turnaround he could be in the finish.
RACE 8
SUPER SALUTE – Nothing went right on debut as a short favourite where he reared as the gates opened nearly taking the riders head off as he jumped forward. Was on the back foot from the start and he is much better than that. Looking for a quick improvement here. Nunes aboard is a big plus.
HARRY DREAM – She has a very strong motor when the pace is raced to suit here. Two minor placings at her last two starts behind some strong opposition. She will be catching the eye in the last furlong. Gets a 4kg claim from the stable apprentice.
WATER ROCKET – Hasn't been seen in this class since winning four starts ago over a shorter distance back in June of this year. He hasn't been too far from the winners in a higher grade and will appreciate the easier challenge this weekend with Duric booked to ride.
KING ZOUSTAR – Very consistent galloper who must always be thrown into the multiple selections when he races at this rating. Strong course and distance stats and must be respected in this field.
RACE 9
First Chief – Although all his wins were in 1200m, however, had run some really good time in the 1000m. In good form and still in a winnable class, with App Jockey T Krisna for that 2kg might just be able to help.
Sun Step – Narrowly denied victory two starts ago but he is a horse who has recently found form again. Can bounce back here, racing well enough to win this.
Thomas De Lago - Has been around the mark his last few starts and with the weight relief once again, could figure amongst the place getters from a good draw.
Our Secret Weapon – Well drawn and has weight relief thanks to the apprentice booking. With a good jump early, hopefully can find the lead and if so, he will be in it a long way, respect.
RACE 10
FORTUNE STAR – Holds very strong form in this grade for a race like this. At four attempts over this course and distance he has one win and two minor placings. Should race off the pace and finish very strong at the end.
TIAGROUS – Competitive in this grade at his last few starts. Gets back to the Polytrack after a fair run behind Engine Start on the turf. Holds good stats over this course and distance. Watch any market moves.
POROSHIRI – Can be a costly investment especially when he goes off as favourite. He may have scared a few punters off after last start but his wins in this grade show he can do it. It's just a matter of if he brings his racing manners and Nunes knows how to sort him out.
SAYONARA – Came from a long way back when racing first up over the mile. Clocked a nice final sectional and should strip fitter for that run. Can improve here.
RACE 11
RED OCEAN – Racing first up and caught the eye last week in a slick trial where he clocked 59.58 for that morning. He has two wins from five starts over this course and distance. Watch the market for support.
WEALTH ELITE – Racing in very nice patch of form recently. He scored nicely over 1200m last start off a light weight. He can run some very quick final sectionals and has since trialed strongly for this.
CYCLONE – Having his second start here in Singapore for one of our strongest stables. He holds a nomination for the Gold Cup next month and will need to perform here to get those rating points up. Nunes on and a big watch.
IRONCHAMP – On the quick backup after scoring over this trip last weekend. The track bias played in his favor but was aided by a top-class front running ride from Duric. If he backs up he can surprise again.
RACE 12
STREET OF DREAMS – One of the more impressive wins we have seen for a while scoring on the Polytrack by 6.5 lengths. He rises sharply in class but the stable look to have untapped a handy galloper.
SHANGHAI STAR – One of the real eye catchers finishing second behind Mr Black Back who has since won again and breaking two class records at both of his wins. He just needs room to stretch and looking for big run here.
LEGACY FORTUNE – Didn't have a lot of luck last start where he was forced to race wide without cover and had nothing left at the finish. If you go off that win two starts back, he can be considered in this field.
SACRED JUDGEMENT – Has had a little freshen up since finishing fourth back in August behind King Zoustar. He is yet to win over the long course but holds nice stats over this distance.
