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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Saturday, 27th January with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE 1
SUPER POSH – Thrives at this distance and gets back in grade and doesn't really stay here long when he reaches it. Stable apprentice will take 4kgs off and gets a solid draw in barrier five.
PACIFIC ANGEL - This mare has raced 28 times with 4 wins, 6 seconds, 1 third, and 5 other placings, earning S$142,420.50. She gets back into class 5 and secures Duric for a strong look here.
SIAM WARRIOR - Mixed results but has managed consistent mid-field finishes, including a recent fourth place at 1000m in December 2023. Is yet to score over this distance in six attempts.
OPUNAKE - With 52 starts, this gelding has secured 6 wins, 7 second places, 3 third places including a narrow third place at 1100m last December. Watch for any betting moves.
RACE 2
OCTOBER - 7 starts with 2 second places and 1 third place. He has shown steady progress, with a second place at 1400m in January. Gets Curatolo from a good draw.
FIRE - More experienced with 9 starts, no wins but a solid record of 1 second, 3 thirds, earning S$47,691.00 particularly strong in shorter sprints. Consistent gelding who will score soon.
SPIETH HEROINE - 7 starts, with one second and one third place has shown some ability in her races. Gets into a nice race to try and crack that maiden.
OCEAN JUPITER - Steady progress has been shown in recent runs with a second place at 1400m in January. Looks an improver.
RACE 3
LION SPIRIT – Finished second in class 5 last start, sat midfield, and worked to the front early in the straight after being wide. Could find this easier from barrier three.
MR BIG BROTHER – Loves the distance and will push forward from barrier eight. Will have a four-kilogram claim with Faiz in the saddle. Will be strong to the finish.
PACIFIC SOLDIER – Showed some promise, had a couple of starts and is still learning what racing is all about.
SHEESH – Finished third last stat and sat on speed, now goes up another 200m in distance and will need to go forward from the wide barrier.
RACE 4
PACIFIC SONIC – Won well last start on this track and distance, was caught wide and came from last to win. Has had a couple of weeks to freshen will go back from barrier ten. Good chance.
GRAND SUPREME – Hasn't draw the best barrier, will need to go forward and get across. Ran third last start with soe excuses and should be fit, might prefer 1000m.
FIGHTING HERO – Speedy type, went straight to the front last time out and just got ran down with a good speed over 1000m.
I AM SACRED – Needs to improve. Last start he showed some fight finishing just outside the placings and has been struggling to find form. Can roll forward and sit on speed.
RACE 5
STARBOY – Will go off as a short priced favourite for one of our leading stables. He has had eight starts with two second place and one third place. Demonstrated improvement in recent races, indicating some good ability recently.
CENTRAL LUZON - Four starts with no placings yet for this well-bred filly by American Pharaoh. Gets a low inside draw for the in-form Bruno Queiroz. Looks a key runner in this.
JULY – Comes into this race with some good form lines and if he can find some improvement off that last start fourth placing, he looks one for the exotics.
OTAHUHU – Should look to take up a better position early with a good draw in barrier two. Gets the advantage of a three-kilogram claim for Jamil.
RACE 6
LONHRO GOLD - This 9-year-old Gelding, has been in consistent form including back-to-back wins. He has had 64 starts in his career, achieving 7 wins, 7 second places, and 4 third places. Has hit a good patch of form.
FAST AND FEARLESS - 7yo CH NZ G, 56 starts with a record of 6-6-13-4, earning S$190,030.05. Gets a good draw in barrier one with Duric booked to steer.
SUPERMAX - 36 starts with 2 wins and 3 placings, earning S$116,395.20. Shows ability with some success, but recent performances have been inconsistent. Needs luck from a wide draw.
GRAND FIGHTER - An extended break of 469 days after having bled at his most recent start will be something to think about. Did have form behind Qaraat who was a strong winner last weekend.
RACE 7
WAR PRIDE – Has fallen short on a couple of occasions but gets Nunes and a good barrier draw. Can be a likely improver. Has some form on both the poly and turf surface.
ANIKI – A formidable competitor that's recorded two solid wins to date. Should be right in this with a good barrier. Well accustomed to the long course and will be the main danger.
ENGINE START – Ran well last start securing a minor placing in class 4 company. Comes back to 1200m and a very awkward draw. Watch for betting movements.
PACIFIC VICTORY – Hard to place here with a terrible barrier. Could be a threat if he pushes forward, goes well over this distance and class with a record of 5-1-2-0.
RACE 8
BENBO – Got back into the winner's stall for a well-deserved victory last start. Queiroz retains the ride, and he steps out onto the turf which is an unknown for him. Can go on with it here.
GAMELY – Stable have really turned his form around and gets the services of Nunes in the saddle. Low draw and should take up a forward position.
NATURE CHIEF – On the quick backup after watching Qaraat fly by him last weekend. Switches to the turf where he has placed at in the past. Should gather support in the market.
CHARISMATIC – She has some good form lines to her name and a great record on this course without a win but two minor placings to her name. Looks a nice each way play in this.
RACE 9
EASY BREEZY – Last start winner that draws well in five. Nunes sticks aboard and gets a similar race from last starts win. Enjoys the long course and can go back-to-back.
ELITE JUBILATION – Came second in a slowly ran race last start, sat midfield, chased home the in-form Black Storm. Should be suited over this trip and might need to push forward from barrier nine. Vlad Duric now gets the ride which is a plus.
TENNET TENTENNET – Two narrowly victories in class 5 most recently and won win merit. Might prefer the poly surface but should get a soft run from barrier two. Harry Kasim looking for three straight wins on the 3yo.
SPLIT SECOND – Was slow from the barriers last start but made up plenty of ground and took the shortest way home flew home to finished second behind the impressive Lightning Strike. Gets a good draw her and could be right in this.
RACE 10
RED DOT – He is a progressive horse, gets a good barrier draw and has two good wins most recently on the poly track, now gets onto the long course. Comes up in class and distance, needs to reach its peak. Won a recent trial.
TRIDENT – Should be suited to these conditions, won honestly last start, and chased home Pacific Victory on the poly track. Has good experience on the long course over this trip and gets an okay barrier draw. Should be able to rise to class 3.
SILO – A 3yo with plenty of ability and form on the long course. Goes up to 1400m for the second time and will have his last race in Singapore before moving to Hong Kong. Gets a perfect barrier and can measure up to class 3. Very honest and is ultra consistent.
MAKIN – Gets a good gate and always shows speed form the stalls, can roll forward and be on pace. Nunes is aboard is looking for the win. The rise to 1400m could be a concern but has a handy record from just seven starts.
RACE 11
SURREY HILLS – Is tenacious and doesn't like horses passing him. Found the front easily last time out and dictated all the way. Gets a solid barrier draw and will take a power of beating. Loves the poly track and distance.
ALWAYS TOGETHER – Has been chasing home some good performances so far, was behind Colonel Son two starts back finishing third off a slow tempo. Most recently had every chance and couldn't chase down Surrey Hills. Will be competitive.
COLONEL SON – Dictated a slowly ran race last start and just defeated Condor. Can land on speed from barrier seven but will need to hurry across. Steps up to 1100m and had a recent trial with an okay speed.
PACIFIC MV – A good value chance in this. Gets Duric from barrier nine and will most likely tuck-in for some cover. Can hit his straps late in the piece but takes time to wide up.sin
