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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Saturday, 24th June with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE 1
DANCING TYCOON – Strong second last start in his return run to class 5. He has proven that win in this grade carrying a heavier weight isn't out of the question, respect here.
SMOKE AND MIRRORS – Has been very consistent in recent weeks. Gets back in the run but there looks enough pace here for him to be running on as always, each way prospect.
STAR VICTORY – He has placed on three of four attempts at the track and distance and returns to the poly after a strong performance last start, don't overlook from the ace draw.
MALIBU BEACH – Boasts a great top four record at the track and distance despite only having won once of his ten attempts. One to throw in the exotics at each way odds with 54kg after the claim.
RACE 2
GOLDEN SENTIENCE – Coming off a solid trial recently and has got proven form in stronger races than this. Working towards a win for trainer James Peters, top three contender.
PACIFIC DREAM – Weighted well with 49kg in this event and the only Singapore trial to date was solid. Comes from the stable of Joseph Waldron in Victoria having had two trials at Pakenham. Watch the market.
COAST – Has only had the one trial in Singapore but steps out here for his Singapore debut as a four-year-old. Another we will be watching the market closely on, stable have had good success in the last year with debutants and the money has always come for them late.
SMART ONE – Only beaten 1.8 lengths in debut run. Ronnie Stewart booked to ride this runner who should appreciate the extra ground and the race day experience, each way claims.
RACE 3
PACIFIC HERO – Top rated galloper who looked the winner after leading throughout to just get rolled in the last few strides. Looks to be the testing material here. Duric to take the ride.
MAJOR KING – Blew the start and came from a long way back to be beaten just under two lengths last run. He will need to be clean out of the machines here and not give away another big start. Has ability but can do a few things wrong.
HAMAMA – Should sit nice and handy on the speed as is her usual racing style. Yet to win at the distance but boasts a 75% place record at the trip.
KNIGHT'S GAMBIT – This is the shortest distance he has raced at in his Singapore career. Shouldn't be too phased by it with a win at 1200m on this surface in the past. Each way claims.
RACE 4
FABU – Still yet to break through for a win but has recently changed hands in ownership and raced well last week despite being wide without cover. On the quick back up and drops in distance which should aid his chances, winning hope.
CITY GOLD FRIEND – Had a quiet trial recently in between runs having not run since May 14th. Has had some excuses in the two starts to date, hoping for an improved performance with a little more luck.
PACIFIC SPIRIT – Weighted well for this coming in as a two-year-old. Couldn't get much from the trial as he had a very quiet time around the track, but he is well bred and could surprise on debut.
FORESHADOW – Another debutant who hast done much as the trials in the two runs to date but was not tested either. Hopefully the son of Nostradamus is forward enough to run well on debut under Matthew Kellady.
RACE 5
HOLY ELEANOR – The mare continues her way down the ratings still yet to win a race. She finds herself in division 2 company of class 5 and this race looks one of her easiest tasks yet, can win this.
FOUNTAIN OF FAME – He is a proven horse who strikes division 2 and despite having to carry the weight, looks much better than a lot of the horses he faces, a win wouldn't shock.
DIAMOND RING – Faded late after leading and laying out under pressure. Back to division 2 sees him as a live top three hope in this race.
DAVID'S SLING – Heavily supported last start and made up a stack of ground to go down by less than a length. Has had a tick over trial between runs, watch the market.
RACE 6
PRIORITIZE – Has a string of minor placings since his win five starts ago. They stepped him up to 2000m and was brave in that attempt. This course and distance looks more his go with a (3:2-1-0) record.
RAISING SIXTY-ONE – Given an absolute peach of a ride by Ronnie Stewart to score last start and has since won a trial showing he has trained on well from that performance.
TONY'S LOVE – Holds good stats when racing at this course and distance that have resulted in a win and two minors. Very tough middle distance runner who warrants respect in this small field.
KHAO MANEE – Returns to the Polytrack after three tries on the turf since his last victory. Very lightly raced on the synthetic but his one try at this distance resulted in a minor placing. Value runner.
RACE 7
STAR EXPRESS – Ran super last start over 1400m to go down by less than a length. The race he was in looks like it should hold up form wise and the jump to a mile should be a plus, respect.
STRONG ACE – Yet to race further than 1400m in his career and further than 1200 on the poly track. Always seems to be met with market support and his breeding suggests a mile shouldn't be a problem, each way.
MEWAR – Comes out of the same race as Star Express last start. Has proven mile form without winning, his last run at the distance saw him run 4th in stronger company than what he faces this weekend. Among the winning hopes here.
TYPHOON – Looks the next logical hope in a race that falls away quite heavily. Gets 46kg with the booking of App N Rozlan from a wide alley, maybe one to throw in the quartet.
RACE 8
LIM'S KNIGHT – Beaten 0.6 lengths in his return to class 5 last start. Rarely spends more than a couple starts in the grade, horse to beat.
LOHNRO GOLD – On speed galloper with a light weight who should be leading here due to the wide draw and need to press early. Will be hoping to get a few cheap sectionals and try to kick away at the turn, each way.
HEALTHY STAR – Great 1000m record still intact after placing last start over the track and distance. He barely received any luck in running and was brave to only go down 1.8 lengths, respect here once again.
BIZAR WINS – Back below the rating he won off last time and Nunes climbs aboard. He is on the quick back up this weekend and although 1100m would be preferred, he can run top four on his day.
RACE 9
LION SPIRIT – Very brave to the line last start and had a horrid run early where he was forced to race without cover for most the journey. Looks a top player again this weekend.
GOLD KINGDOM – His last win came back in August of last year in a higher grade. Since then has had a few good and bad runs. He excels at these middle distance poly races and last run was solid.
ENDLESS – Broke through for a much awaited win last start and brings plenty of form into this event. The win was tough but his career record shows that he doesn't string two wins back to back. Each way claims.
ABSOLUTE RADIANCE – Expect support from one of our leading stables especially when he runs in this grade. Has mostly been kept to the turf but has placed in one of his two Polytrack starts.
RACE 10
FLYING NEMO – Returns to his more favoured surface after an eye catching third last start where he had to change course and duck back to the inside. He is only little but possesses a great turn of foot. Nunes on and a great draw.
KING ZOUSTAR – Six of his nine career wins have come at this course and distance in the past. His last win was only one rating point lower than what he comes with here this weekend. Big watch on him.
BIG TIGER – Dropped the rider a stride out of the barriers last weekend and stable have elected to send him around again. Had support that day and his record is good when racing around this mark.
PACIFIC GOLD – Second start and should improve after that run last month. Stable have sent him to the trials since and looked comfortable finishing second in that heat.
RACE 11
GENERAL COMMAND – He is a winner of four of his five starts here in Singapore. Seems to love racing on this surface and he is the new kid on the block from a stable that is in great form.
LUCKY JINSHA – Form has dropped off for this gelding in recent runs and just hasn't had that will to win that we have seen from him in the past. Could have been some underlying issues and hoping for a big return off his trial win.
ROCKET STAR – Has been freshened up since his run in the EW Barker Trophy where he finished 10th beaten 5.6 lengths. Two trials since should see him come into this fit and ready. Plenty of ability this guy.
GOLD STAR – Gets in well at the weights here and lost no admirers when he finished fourth last start in this level. Won a trial last week in good time and looks a nice each way play.
RACE 12
PACIFIC EMPEROR – He has been ultra impressive in his two wins so far. He now has to do it at a higher level but his dominant win in very good time indicates he will handle the rise. Classy horse.
COSMIC DANCER – Looking for four on the bounce this weekend for the inform Jason Lim stable. Brings good form here with Teardrops who he dead heated with two starts back finishing in the money last week.
MIMOSAS – Racing very consistently since arriving with his worst run resulting in a fourth placing from five starts. He will look a danger at some point turning for home. Just needs a smooth run early.
SACRED GIFT – Sat off the pace last start and was well beaten by General Command who looks a classy type. Headlines the ratings here and such must carry the big weight. Can improve.
