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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Friday, 28th February 2020 with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE: 1
1st Pick: WILD BEE (7) Races here under similar conditions as last time out when runner-up to Bear Witness and a repeat of that run should see him go close again. Take a chance with him in the opener.
2nd Pick: ATLANTIC FOX (2) In good form at the moment and has a rock-solid chance with champion jockey Vlad Duric taking the mount.
3rd Pick: OPTIMUM STAR (5) Back to this grade now and must be watched and respected off this mark (48) and in this company. He has every chance of a bold show.
4th Pick: ALLEGRO (1) Another interesting grade dropper and judged on his run behind Big Hearted, he is worthy of a place in any quartet.
RACE: 2
1st Pick: DIAMOND MINE (5) Not a strong race this, and it can provide this Steven Burridge-trained 3yo with a maiden success on the back of a good trial.
2nd Pick: HAPPY LUCKY STAR (2) Has bits and pieces of form and should give the top pick most to think about here in the second.
3rd Pick: BARBARIAN (8) Was better than some on his latest run and can find the frame if in the same form.
4th Pick: FLASH THE FLAG (12) Possibly one at odds that can run well here in a weak race.
RACE: 3
1st Pick: TOM CAT (9) Likeable little horse who has won his most recent trial in good style. A racey type who has conditions to suit and can run a big race here with the excellent Ruan Maia booked.
2nd Pick: TOOSBIES (2) Extremely well treated in this grade and is only four points higher than his last win. He was found to be lame on January 31 when due to race, clearly over that issue now and should go very close.
3rd Pick: HURRIAN (4) An Avondale maiden winner in testing conditions and with that in mind, the Polytrack might well be the ideal place to start him off and with a top jockey booked for the local debut, he is very interesting.
4th Pick: SUN STEP (8) In good form and Desmond Koh has had three winners from only his last 10 runners, so one to consider for sure.
RACE: 4
1st Pick: LIM'S PRIDE (5) Caught in worst part of the track last start and may not have enjoyed the conditions. Worth one more go here from a nice barrier.
2nd Pick: MR ROCKWELL (2) Bounced back well last time and is hard to knock. Looks a threat.
3rd Pick: ROCKET WINNER (3) Been running in Restricted Maidens without much luck and can improve here.
4th Pick: SPIRIT OF D'WIND (10) Ran on well down the outside last time and with tempo upfront to suit can improve.
RACE: 5
1st Pick: CHURCHILL (4) Not at all well served by the barrier here in 16 (will come in by 2) and will race from the widest post position. He is a very smart 4yo and has won a recent trial well and with the champion rider at his very best, he can overcome the gate and if doing so, he will be bang there at the business end.
2nd Pick: AGENTE FISCALE (5) His debut run can be upgraded on face value and the extra distance is a massive plus for him going forward, he can outrun at decent odds here.
3rd Pick: GENTLEMEN AGREEMENT (7) Up five for winning last time out when lugging across the track in the home straight. He is more than capable of another big show here with Louis-Philippe Beuzelin booked.
4th Pick: AXEL (1) Not far off Gentlemen Agreement last time out and can figure in the finish with conditions to suit.
RACE: 6
1st Pick: SPORTSCASTER (5) The tip may well be the fact Vlad Duric is riding and given he has only ridden him once before for a victory under similar conditions, it can be the way to side here.
2nd Pick: LIM'S RHYTHM (7) The mount of the leading rider last time and he has opted to ride the selection this time. Mark Walker's charge was good in defeat last time and has every chance here.
3rd Pick: ANGEL HALO (3) A bit in and out overall but is capable of a bold run and does have to put a poor effort last time behind him. Place chance.
4th Pick: GIANT KILLING (11) Could be the value each-way in this Class 5 with only 50kgs to carry.
RACE: 7
1st Pick: ON LINE (5) A very nice horse going forward and is showing plenty of class in recent wins. He was very good late when winning last time over 1800m and although back in trip here, that shouldn't pose too many issues and he can win again on the path to better things. Nice horse with a future.
2nd Pick: VITTORIA PERFETTA (6) Stablemate of On Line and wasn't beaten far behind Threeandfourpence last time from a bad barrier, he is weighted to reverse that form and should go really well here from gate 8.
3rd Pick: THREEANDFOURPENCE (3) Up five for his Kranji Stakes B win when last seen and finished with a powerful late surge, he should be right in the thick of things again and must be included in the multiples.
4th Pick: HARDCORE (10) A lighter weighted chance who certainly isn't out of this on his best form.
RACE: 8
1st Pick: ROCKET STAR (4) Classy type trying the mile for the first time. Gives all indications that he should thrive out over this journey and with any luck in running should go close.
2nd Pick: STRONG N POWERFUL (1) In-form galloper drawn to get a lovely run from an inside alley. Hard to win four straight, but he's a much improved horse that warrants respect.
3rd Pick: CLARTON PALACE (7) Strong win last start charging over the top. Carried no weight here and is very effective when ridden cold.
4th Pick: YAYA PAPAYA (2) Good last-start winner that is worth including again. This is harder, though.
RACE: 9
1st Pick: CALIFORNIA (10) Has a nice light weight still on the back of an excellent run last time out, can go one better here.
2nd Pick: LIM'S ZOOM (1) Is in good form and once again would represent a strong winning chance, even under top weight.
3rd Pick: MOONGATE STAR (9) Progressive youngster who has taken on some smart types so far, conditions suit him here and should be involved.
4th Pick: GAMELY (6) Would need to progress again, but isn't out of it for an in-form stable.