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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 17th December with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE 1
OUR SECRET WEAPON – Wanted to have a small buck after jumping and was forced to trial after those antics between runs. Forget his last performance and go off recent starts that show he is a 1000m runner through and through. Needs luck from wide draw.
SUPER BABY – Still looking for win number one here but caught the eye in a recent trial win beating Makin in a time of 1:01.15. Gets back and hits the line strongly. Betting could be a guide.
SUPERMAX – Brings nice form behind proven class five winners such as Lonhro Gold and Groovy who has since won recently. Should position up nicely early in the run.
GOLDEN WAY – Plenty to like about his performance behind the veteran Flak Jacket to be beaten half a length. That was a big improvement and can run into the money here.
RACE 2
BINTANG SIXTY-ONE – His last two outings he has been beaten under a length behind Longevity and Shihab respectfully. Likes to put himself into a positive spot early and stable going well in recent weeks.
LIM'S EVEREST – Boxed on after settling midfield on the Polytrack last start and will appreciate the switch back to the turf surface where has placed in the past.
STEADY PUNPIPI – Made good headway last week behind Fortune Wheel to be beaten three lengths. Is on the quick backup in search of breaking that maiden status.
LIEBESTRAUM – Placed last start at 2000m and to be honest he does want further but his form is solid enough to finish in the minor money. Has placed at the mile in the past.
RACE 3
BIG DAY – Nice performance behind My Boss who has franked his class five form over the last few months so that will be strong enough form to figure here. Carries just 47kgs after the claim.
STARBOY – He will face stablemate Gamely again here and give weight away which is against him. Looked to be making good ground late that day and will be supported.
CASH KING – Continues to sit at the top of the weights in this level and has held his own beaten small margins at his last two starts since winning his maiden. Should show good early speed.
GAMELY – Jumped and led to record his first win for quite a while from an inside draw. He won that race off our lowest rating and is well weighted again here with 50kgs. Stable have him in good shape, but wide draw makes it tough.
RACE 4
RED DOT – Off the back of an impressive trial win. Is suited on the poly and over this trip. Lightly raced with three starts, one win and a second. Barrier shouldn't be a concern, needs to be respected.
BUURAQ SIXTY-ONE – Well experienced on the poly. Has been improving form of late with a win in this class during November, does show early pace and will try take luck out of the equation.
TALING PLING – Has the two wins so far, last start was held up in the early part of the straight and won well. Enjoys this distance and the poly track.
FILIAL DRAGON – Does need to bounce back after last start where he was trapped wide throughout and bumped shortly after the start. Could upset.
RACE 5
SCHNEIDER – Continues to build strong performances at his most recent starts to show that next win is nearby. Finds his way into a lowly rated race and expect a bold performance here.
CROWN DANCING – This is just his third start at the mile that has resulted in one second placing in the past. Still struggling to win a race here in Singapore but will look a threat upon turning for home.
MYSTERY POWER – He has been off a low mark of 22 for quite some time now and will most likely settle back which is the norm for him. Didn't seem to appreciate being ridden forward last start.
VERY SURPRISE – Very one paced style of galloper who has just the one win to his name back in March of this year. Watch for any betting moves but holds a spot here.
RACE 6
KING'S GAMBIT – Was checked at the 1000m last start but won well. Will be flying home late. Has had a few weeks off to freshen. Looks primed for this.
SUPER BOWL – Coming out of the same race as Roda Robot. Will be back in distance and on turf which should suit. Was on speed last start.
PACIFIC WARRIOR – Is proven in this class. Comes out of the same race as King's Gambit. Okay last start, boxed on late.
BLACK STORM – Lightly raced, wasn't asked for much in a recent trial. Coming out of a minor placing in Novice class. Should be a likely improver.
RACE 7
MY DETERMINATION – Jumped fast from the barriers and got the box seat last start, drew away late and relished the distance. Is very competitive in this class and has confidence from that most recent win.
DARCY – Coming out of the same race behind My Determination, began awkwardly and had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of straight, worked home nicely on the long course and was only beaten 2.3 lengths.
SEAMLESSLY – Was scratched on the 9th of December, finished second behind the in-form My Boss during late November. Will rise in distance from 1400m. Usually sits just behind the pace.
ROOK'S GAMBIT – Raced wide with no cover last start, has freshened up with a recent trial. Lightly raced and can tackle this class.
RACE 8
CAPTAIN SINGAPORE – Gets back to a winning mark where he has been well supported at in the past. Will appreciate the drop back in class and watch for late betting support.
OPUNAKE – Hasn't been seen In class five since winning back in July over this course and distance leading throughout. He did it with 59kgs that day and proven in these conditions.
COMMANDER JONES – Massive eye-catching run finishing second a few weeks ago. Pacific Commander was too strong for him, but he was the next best performer of that race.
HUGO – Class five debut for this five-time winner who holds all five wins on this surface. Looking for his first win since October 2010 at class three level. Big watch on him.
RACE 9
LIM'S PUNCAK JAYA – Is ultra consistent in this class, in hot form with a win last start over this distance. Has only been on the long course once with one second. Had a moderate trial of late, will enjoy these race conditions.
SUPER CONVINCE – Always around the finish for this class and distance. Looking to bounce back after being run down late last start, has some experience on the long course. Will be a solid improver.
ACE OF DIAMONDS – Brave win last time out defeating Silo, who is a recent class 4 winner. Should be an up-and-coming 3yo. Can measure up to the rise in class.
MONTANA FLASH – Well suited at this distance and on the long course. Always around the mark in class 4. Laid in under pressure over concluding stages last start and had excuses.
RACE 10
GOLDEN MONKEY – Comes off the back of a sharp trial win, was a touch slow from the barriers, given plenty of time to wind up for Duric, will give weight and draws out wide. Will need to push forward, is the key contender in this.
SILENT IS GOLD – Last start winner in this class, will likely be on speed from the gate. Comfortable winner in a recent trial, should be able to measure up.
SUPER SALUTE – Raced wide and was caught a long way back in the G3 Merlion Trophy, closed late for a minor placing. Has recently trialled behind Golden Monkey. One of the main players.
RELENTLESS – Has a great turn of foot, just faded late in the G3 Colonial Chief stakes. Coming back onto the turf and is back in distance.
RACE 11
LUCKY BABY – Raced wide last time out but flashed home. Will need to settle closer but draws perfectly to be in the first four.
SOURTHERN SPEED – Is proven on the poly over this distance. Found one-better last start in Great Command. Pushes forward and should be fighting out the finish.
GREAT COMMAND – Had great cover and a soft run last start with apprentice claims. Can be slow away from the gates but will carry no weight.
GROOVY – Impressive last start winner, won with merit over this distance off a fast speed and ticks a lot of boxes for this race. Has measured up to the recent rise in class.
