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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 30th August 2020 with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE 1
1st Pick: SUN ACE (2) Has run a couple of nice races in defeat and looks ready to win one for a stable in very good form.
2nd Pick: MIRAAJ (11) Finished off strongly last week and the step-up in trip is a big plus here. Leading chance on best form.
3rd Pick: MIDDLE KINGDOM (8) Another who ran well over slightly shorter recently and can show up well once again in this company.
4th Pick: APOLLO ROCK (4) Good trial leading up to this and did win back in March, has more to offer in this grade.
RACE 2
1st Pick: DAY APPROACH (2) Very good on debut when runner-up to Be You. Should come on for that and is very well drawn to lead and could prove hard to run down.
2nd Pick: MARINE VANGUARD (10) Can certainly step forward on his debut fourth to Kharisma and even though he doesn't have the greatest barrier, that shouldn't be too much of a barrier to his chance here.
3rd Pick: TONY'S LOVE (14) Won his trial well by nearly six lengths and is from a speedy family with stakes performers in the pedigree. An interesting runner who should be closely monitored.
4th Pick: ALMALEK (1) Now sports a tongue tie on the back of a respectable sixth on debut in the race won by stablemate Tuesday. Improvement can be sourced by switching to turf and commands plenty of interest.
RACE 3
1st Pick: SOLAR ECLIPSE (3) Showed he was not without ability when second on debut. Will strip even fitter for the run. Earmuffs on. Commands plenty of respect even if outermost alley is a query.
2nd Pick: ROMANTIC (11) Only one win to his credit, but he has often been around the mark. Has a nice turn of foot and if things go his way, he can give this a shake.
3rd Pick: PALETAS (8) Didn't fire a shot at his comeback race. Worth better than that and maybe needed the run. Looks in fine fettle on the training tracks. Can make amends.
4th Pick: RED DAWN (1) Old stager who is down in class. Don't judge him on his last run when he was caught wide. Four-kilo claim brings top impost down to 55kgs. Low draw. Competitive in this grade.
RACE 4
1st Pick: MACEO (9) This return to the Polytrack and this much easier race than his first couple should provide the key to success on start No 3. Hard to beat.
2nd Pick: STRONG N FAST (10) Newcomer and a half-brother to a couple of winners up to a mile. Won his latest trial and wouldn't have to be a superstar to figure in this.
3rd Pick: PHAXE (3) Was working home well enough last time out and is a place chance here.
4th Pick: QIJI FLYER (4) Has at least run a sound race in defeat two runs back and with that in mind, he should be included somewhere.
RACE 5
1st Pick: SUN GENERAL (1) An interesting looking grade dropper here for the Lee Freedman barn and might well prove the one to side with here in a weak race.
2nd Pick: PRINCE PEGASUS (13) Now four points lower than his last win over course and distance and was a good second when last seen. Every chance.
3rd Pick: MILLENNIUM'S RULE (8) Will get back and run on, one to include in the multiples here.
4th Pick: RED RIDING WOOD (6) Running on last time out over 1200m and should be better suited to this trip.
RACE 6
1st Pick: MIGHTY VAIN (5) Has run well in defeat on a few occasions now and this trip suits him well with red-hot Ruan Maia booked.
2nd Pick: SUN PALACE (12) A pleasing local debut last time and although poorly drawn, he can run well again.
3rd Pick: TOBRUK (7) Just ahead of Sun Palace when they met last start and is a must for the exotics here.
4th Pick: HWASONG (1) Vlad Duric is booked and the trackwork from this Copperbelt-trained galloper was good this week. Each-way value.
RACE 7
1st Pick: STUNNING CAT (2) Has been running on in his races of late, including his last start when he steamed home for third to the smart Field Marshal. Blinkers back on. Nice low draw. In the firing line for a long way.
2nd Pick: YULONG EXPRESS (7) Resuming. Looked fit and well on the training tracks. Has been a model of consistency and won't surprise if he takes a hand in this.
3rd Pick: SUPER POSH (6) In his element here. Not a world beater but on his day, he can measure up to this. Keep safe.
4th Pick: DAVID'S SLING (5) First-up from a long break. Runs on in his races and seldom disappoints. Bears watching.
RACE 8
1st Pick: MILITARY CHAIRMAN (10) A course and distance winner and has won a trial prior to this contest. Champion jockey Vlad Duric is booked and looks to have a solid chance at the weights.
2nd Pick: WHERE SHE'S HAPPY (7) Running on nicely enough last start and has a capable 3kg-claiming apprentice jockey in Mohammad Nizar booked to offset the 57kgs.
3rd Pick: RIVER ROCA (4) Has shown little in four runs so far, but did win a trial nicely very recently and is very intriguing in this grade.
4th Pick: GRATUS (12) Another trial winner before returning to action and was in good form when last sighted
RACE 9
1st Pick: STAR SHIELD (8) Ran above expectations at his last start. If he reproduces that form and can overcome his wide alley, he should figure among the leading chances here.
2nd Pick: WATER ROCKET (1) Didn't enjoy clear running at his last outing. Was not beaten far off the winner Gentlemen Agreement, though. Worth another chance even if horror gate is a dampener.
3rd Pick: SACRED JUDGEMENT (3) Ran an encouraging third first-up. Hard to find the right trip for him. Blinkers and tongue-tie on. On ability, he can take this, especially from barrier two and Vlad Duric in the irons.
4th Pick: IRONCLAD (2) Couldn't go on with the job after showing the way at first-up run. Will benefit from that hit-out. May have to work overtime again from bad gate, but if he can conserve his energy better, he can fill a minor spot.
RACE 10
1st Pick: DRONE (3) Was back to something like his better form last start and a chance is taken with this five-year-old once again.
2nd Pick: GOOD LUCK CHARM (2) Will be on pace and should give his running and can give the top selection most to do here.
3rd Pick: FOUNTAIN OF FAME (5) Went well over the course and distance to suggest another bold show could well be in the offing.
4th Pick: GOLDEN SPARK (11) Has dropped to 22 points but has won his fair share and could surprise at odds and run well.
RACE 11
1st Pick: HEALTHY STAR (8) Didn't get much galloping room at his last start. Could have won the race. Has drawn marble one. Big say in this.
2nd Pick: HADEER (4) Has done nothing wrong in two runs here. Drawn awkwardly, but if he gets the right runs, he can threaten late. Crossover noseband on.
3rd Pick: SUN PRINCEPS (6) Powered home for third at his comeback run. On that form, he has to be considered in this lot.
4th Pick: THE BROTHERHOOD (10) Scored gutsy maiden win last time. This is tougher, but he can still pinch a place with some luck.
RACE 12
1st Pick: INFERNO (1) Only one blemish to his record, and that was a brave second after racing wide at his second-last start. Bounced back to winner's circle in style at his last start. Seems to be bombproof even against this smart lot. Perfect draw. Will take a power of beating.
2nd Pick: ROCKET STAR (3) Unlucky at his last start when carted out the widest following some scrimmaging at the home turn. Lost his momentum but still charged home for a close second to Mr Malek. Big run in store.
3rd Pick: MR MALEK (2) Holds a fairly similar record to Inferno. Undefeated in five runs since his debut third. Has drawn off the track, but is a genuine sort who always tries his best. Should be thereabouts again.
4th Pick: SWEET ANGELINE (11) Has won two-from-two but will find this a tougher proposition. Can't fault her form, though. Place claims.
RACE 13
1st Pick: ELITE INCREDIBLE (8) Ran on nicely for fourth at his last start when donning blinkers again, finishing just over two lengths off Mr Malek. Will appreciate the extra 200m. Blinkers stay on. Backing up for the Singapore Derby next Saturday.
2nd Pick: BEAU GESTE (1) Likely to start as the favourite here. Twice second since racing resumed, and is obviously in sparkling form. Never scored over 1400m but latest runs suggest he can run out such trips on his ears now.
3rd Pick: SIAM VIPASIRI (10) Eye-catching third first-up. Handles both turf and Polytrack. Seven furlongs are more up her alley. Expect her to be in the mix when the whips are cracking.
4th Pick: THE AUGUST (6) Up in class after he won impressively in Class 4 last time out. Has drawn barrier No 2. Faces stiffer task but is not out of this. Can make presence felt.
RACE 14
1st Pick: QUANTUM (8) Caught the eye with a flying second to Gentlemen Agreement two weeks ago. Only win over course and distance. Hard to beat.
2nd Pick: COUNT ME IN (4) Was one of the better juveniles last year. Couldn't get in with a fighting chance at his only 2020 run when caught wide. Has drawn an alley, and should be able to enjoy a cosy run before attacking the line. Bright chance.
3rd Pick: MIRACLE (5) Ran well on debut. Came testing the leaders at the business end to run a smack-up fourth to Limited Edition. Champion jockey Vlad Duric sticks with him. Go close.
4th Pick: ABSOLVIDO (1) Drops back in class. Has been settling at the rear in recent runs. Chance if he gets to follow closer from the handy barrier this time.