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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 9th May 2021 with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE 1
1st Pick: ETWAS NEUES (1) Hard ridden last time out but just plodded on for third. From inside alley, he should be able to use his tactical speed to race handier. Major say.
2nd Pick: ENDLESS (9) Seems to be racing with a new zest after removal of blinkers. Looks well in on weights and should take a hand in this.
3rd Pick: SUN CONQUEROR (4) Every chance last start but found one better in Lion Spirit inside the concluding stages. Can turn the tables with the two-kilo pull, but the downside is the awkward alley.
4th Pick: LION SPIRIT (2) Picks up a 3kg penalty after last-start easy win. Has maintained form and another forward is in store. Nice low draw.
RACE 2
1st Pick: REIGNITE (2) Chased a smart stablemate last time out and with champion jockey Vlad Duric booked, he can go one place better here.
2nd Pick: PRODIGAL (7) Won his ORT trial in good time and style under today's rider and could prove the number one from the Michael Clements barn.
3rd Pick: LIM'S DREAMWALKER (4) Has always been there or thereabouts when competing. A return to this course and distance is a plus and he has trialled very well also. Big run in the offing. 4th Pick: KING ARTHUR (1) Started slow and ran on well in the same race as Reignite last time out. He looks held by the selection on that run but he should improve furthermore going forward.
RACE 3
1st Pick: TRIPLE BOWL (10) Can surprise in this moderate lot. Second to Kharisma three runs back. Last two runs on grass have been ordinary. Can bounce back on Polytrack.
2nd Pick: KING ZOUSTAR (5) Lost no marks when rising in grade last time out. From barrier one, he will get an economical run in transit. Expect him to be in the firing line for a long way.
3rd Pick: HYDE PARK (3) More effective when he goes to the front. May have to be used up from wide alley but Wong Chin Chuen has good hands. Serious contender if he gets a soft run.
4th Pick: PER INCROWN (6) Handles Polytrack better. Was racing against the likes of Kharisma not too long ago, finishing only six lengths off with blinkers on. Freshened up. Blinkers off again. Can inject some value to your quartet.
RACE 4
1st Pick: STARHARMONY (10) Real Impact three-year-old gelding from the leading barn. Shaped well in his ORT trial when runner-up to Prodigal and he is a half-brother to the smart Group 3-placed Mosshiki.
2nd Pick: HOLY ELEANOR (5) Ex-Archie Watson-trained mare who was placed four times in the UK. She has trialled well since arriving here and this looks like a nice starting point.
3rd Pick: NINESIXTHREETHREE (3) A half-brother to four winners including the VRC St Leger winner Authoritarian. Both trials have been good and he should go well on debut.
4th Pick: LIM'S BETTERREADY (9) Off since running a nice third on debut in December. Has had a number of trials since and now tries the turf here.
RACE 5
1st Pick: MAXIMILIAN (1) In good form and can go very close here for champion jockey Vlad Duric.
2nd Pick: SUN ELIZABETH (5) A last-start winner who finds another weaker Class 5 here. Strong chance.
3rd Pick: ATLANTEAN (2) Has as good record in this grade and this looks winnable.
4th Pick: RICH FORTUNE (12) Won a recent trial and could be interesting each-way value.
RACE 6
1st Pick: SATURNO SPRING (5) Knocking on the door. He showed improvement on turf and is now reverting to Polytrack. Argentinian-breds generally handle all-weather. Has drawn an alley. Go close.
2nd Pick: CHAMPAGNE FINALE (4) Tried to make all last start but Leatherhead wore him down late. Hard to get past if he gets his own way in front.
3rd Pick: GOLD KINGDOM (9) Class 4 has been more challenging since his easy win in Class 5 company. This looks slightly easier. Outside chance.
4th Pick: WHO LOVES BAE (3) Finally put it together at his fourth run. Goes over same course and distance but has drawn wide this time. Tougher ask but is not without place claims.
RACE 7
1st Pick: MARCUS ANTONIUS (3) Class 5 debut at a very lowly level (22-33) and has shown enough to suggest one of these are for the taking.
2nd Pick: LIM'S RHYTHM (5) Has plenty of form and this race suits him well. The booking of Danny Beasley is another plus.
3rd Pick: ANGEL HALO (2) If in the right mood, he can run a nice race off a mark of 32.
4th Pick: MASTER SOMMELIER (4) Yet to win in 17 starts but has plenty of place form if in good form.
RACE 8
1st Pick: JACKSA (9) Needed the run at comeback race. Has stripped fitter since. Won barrier trial on April 22. Blinkers on. Commands respect.
2nd Pick: UNCONQUERED (3) Made ground at last outing. Has been finishing around the mark of late. Getting on and hasn't scored for 17 months, but won't surprise if he scores here.
3rd Pick: STRONG N BEST (6) Won two runs back over same course and distance, but in Class 5. Not without claims if things go his way.
4th Pick: PERFECT (5) Never a factor last time. Trainer puts Krisna Thangamani back on. The pair have clicked for a few wins, including one on Perfect three runs back. Drawn two. Can bounce back.
RACE 9
1st Pick: MOWGLI (3) Caught the eye last time when good in defeat. Big chance here.
2nd Pick: ADMIRAL WINSTON (1) Has the talent on his day and shaped well last time out when third. Vlad Duric is booked and he and Mark Walker are in good form.
3rd Pick: SESON (7) Has run some nice races of late without winning. He should be right there again off a two-point higher mark.
4th Pick: GAMELY (4) One to include for the exotics here.
RACE 10
1st Pick: SUN OPS (3) Speedster who has won two from two in impressive style. Drawn awkwardly but he has enough gate speed to roll forward. Hard to beat.
2nd Pick: SIAM WARRIOR (5) Led at his last start and looked to have pinched the race halfway up the straight. Fought on bravely but was swamped late. Vlad Duric gets on this time. Will be thereabouts when the whips are cracking.
3rd Pick: SONGGONG HERA (10) Progressive sort who is going up in class. Raced to Australian form after gelding operation. Has drawn off the track. Led all the way from handy draw last time but he can also get back. Interesting to see how he measures up.
4th Pick: I AM SACRED (9) Bolted up last Saturday but faces stiffer task this time. May have to take a sit, especially from wide alley. Can still finish in the money.
RACE 11
1st Pick: MYSTERY POWER (1) Impressive debut winner who looks too good for Class 4. Will have improved from first-up run. Top impost but is still the horse to beat.
2nd Pick: DAY APPROACH (3) Too good last time out. Has been working a treat on the training tracks. Include in calculations.
3rd Pick: GODFATHERS (2) Duly scored second-up even if he didn't beat much. Tougher assignment but can still measure up. Place claims.
4th Pick: BRUCE ALNAUGHTY (6) Surprised a few with his maiden win last time out. Has trained on and cannot be ignored in this.