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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Saturday, 18th March with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE 1
THE WILD PRINCE – A horse who has been knocking on the door to win since returning to class 5. Hasn't had much luck his last couple and shouldn't be too far away from them here.
BENBO – Solid winner on debut who finds himself at the top of class 5 here instead of class 4. Good chance to capitalise and score again. Won well enough last start. Nunes on a bonus.
KSATRIA – Downgrades to class 5 where he has a solid record. Proven to carry weight at this grade and looks a genuine top three hope.
ROCKY – Makes his class 5 debut in his tenth start in Singapore. Amongst this company, he cannot be left out of the multiple, keep him safe.
RACE 2
SPEEDY BUCK – Has trialled only once but won in a slick time and looks like a nice horse for the future. Can win this.
GRAND SUPREME – Another Australian acquisition for Jason Lim out of the tried sales. He has been able to find multiple winners so far this year and these new horses stepping out always deserve respect. Proper each way claims.
DIAZ – Returning here for his second Singapore start following a little freshen up after his debut in late January. Never settled in that debut performance and hopefully we see an improvement this time around now he has experienced the race day atmosphere. Keep him safe.
GROOVY – Has the race experience on his side heading into this weekend with multiple starts already. Track work over the last fortnight has been solid enough to figure in an event of this calibre.
RACE 3
VGOR – Rises to 1400m after finding one better at his last two starts. He has been beaten by lightweights on both occasions and will still carry a bit of weight after Krisnas claim.
TRIDENT – Nice form and course statistics for a race like this. Will be fitter after a couple of runs and the rise in distance is to his benefit. Don't leave him out of your exotic bets.
SUMMER WIND – Loves to get out and get rolling early. No luck from the wide barrier last start and gets to a distance where he has one win and two minors from three appearances. One to watch.
LIM'S DREAMWALKER – Lightweight chance who has been catching racegoers eyes in his last two starts. Can get himself stuck in traffic but with the long course in play he can be winding up late with no weight.
RACE 4
BIZAR WINS – Competes once again at his favourite distance of 1100m. Hoping to see him run well again despite the big weight.
THE JUN – First up for 2023 coming off a string of trials. Trials have been good enough to be a top three hope in this, one for the exotics.
SIRIUS – First up run wasn't too bad. Made up good ground but peaked on his run at the 100m. Fitness should have improved heading into this start.
CASH OUT – Last couple runs have been solid carrying no weight. Running better than his rating od 22 suggests, can figure in the money again.
RACE 5
TRIBUTO – Massive run last start where he was wide the trip due to a poor draw and only just got beat. Horse to beat here.
OUR FINAL OFFER – Made up good ground last start and will appreciate the rise in distance to 1200m, each way.
STAR GLORY – Led them up last start to only be beaten just over a length. Was off the rail the entire way so the run deserves respect. Looks one of the likely leaders in the race again.
GEMILANG – Dislodged the rider on the way to the gates and still ran a solid race. Should have taken plenty from the first race day experience and be an improver here.
RACE 6
REAL EFECTO – Fought back hard to hit the line for a minor placing when well supported in betting at his most recent run. Races very well around this distance and will be there in the finish.
MESMERIZING – Freshened up for this after scoring well back in February over the mile. Has since trialed nicely in good time and freshness looks to be this gallopers preference.
STAR JACK – Could be the forgotten horse in this. Small field and his last win was two rating points lower than what he has now. Good course and distance stats in the past. Don't dismiss.
PRIORITIZE – Last time he contested this distance he was heavily backed and scored under Duric albeit in a lower class. Proved he can mix it in this grade with a strong third a few weeks ago.
RACE 7
CAPTAIN SINGAPORE – Has struggled to win despite flashing late all the time. Frustrating horse to follow but amongst division two company, he looks a lock once again for a top three finish at the worst.
SUPER TALENT – Was the best of the beaten brigade in behind a very dominant Big Day. Can figure again here.
RETALLICA – Has been super honest his last few starts for multiple minor place finishes. Could be among the top three once again with any lucky in running.
WILD BEE – Last two starts have been fair since his breakthrough win but with a positive ride just in behind the speed, another win wouldn't be out of the question. Don't overlook.
RACE 8
BLUEJAY – Very impressive win on debut over this distance a few weeks ago. Gets in very well at the weights and will carry 51kgs. If he repeats that performance, he can make it two from two.
SHANGHAI STAR – Horror watch last start where he settled back and when he went to make the run the doors closed and never got a crack at them. Has ability this guy but plagued by bad luck in his races.
PACIFIC CHARM – Has done some racing this year and has been around the mark. Gets back to horses in his own range and his class 4 form is solid to be in the money here. Good stats at the distance.
HOLE IN ONE – Looks to be a nice horse that hasn't fully put it together yet. The form from his previous Novice races are strong and with the right run he can improve this weekend. One to follow.
RACE 9
FLAK JACKET – Getting on now but the old boy is an exciting horse at this grade. As long as he jumps and finds himself close to the speed, he should be running very well here, respect.
OUR SECRET WEAPON – Winner of his last two starts and has run is good time for the grade. Recent winning form here sticks right out and should be in contention once again.
FAST AND FEARLESS – On the quick back up here after a solid run last weekend over 1000m where he was beaten less than a length. The jump to 1100m should improve his chances.
STRONG ACE – Bumped on jumping and was wide the trip last start, complete forgive. Hoping for more luck in running this start.
RACE 10
FREE FALLIN' – Caught the eye at his most recent run over a shorter trip where he hasn't usually performed in before. Gets up in distance and has nice previous form around these distances.
SKY EIGHT – All the way win and everyone was surprised to see him lead the way he did. However, the change of tactics worked and if we see a repeat performance he must be considered.
FORTUNE STAR – Given a smooth ride last start when he switched to the turf surface and had the blinkers applied. This is a similar race on paper and has career best stats at this course and distance.
HELUSHKA – He has really dropped in the ratings for a horse who was once a course and distance specialist. Keep following him because he has a win up his sleeve left somewhere.
RACE 11
GENERAL COMMAND – Looking to make it three in row after scoring in nice fashion on the Polytrack. Switches to the turf this weekend but shouldn't be an issue due to his overseas form.
SILENT IS GOLD – Honest run last start but couldn't measure up to the winner Super Salute after having a trouble-free run. He will win more races as he goes on and looks a genuine top three player.
QUADCOPTER – Scored a swooping run on the Polytrack last start to get back in the winner's stall. Has been a problematic horse in his career and now he has a taste of success again can continue that form.
GREATHAM GIRL – First up since November after a good 2022 that saw her score a few times. Can perform well on both surfaces and has the fitness from two trials. Watch betting.
RACE 12
LAST SAMURAI – Starting to race more generously and not breaking the speed radar guns in his last couple of starts. Has the form on the board and with a steady tempo can be there in the end.
PER INCROWN – Scored a win on a lightweight of 51kgs in this grade. Rises up in the weights but when he races over this distance and on this surface, he must be in play. Watch any betting moves.
ROMANTIC – Slowly into stride last start and gave himself too much work early on. Rocketed home to go down by a length. If he steps with them, he can be there when the judge sees them crossing the line.
THE SHADOW – Very strong win last start when heavily supported in betting in this grade at his most recent start. Doesn't really show up at his following start but his win was too strong not to take notice.
