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Singapore racing best bets, race by race analysis looking at the full Singapore card on Friday the 7th of December with selections and information on all the main contenders.
RACE 1
YULONG HOLY FLYING (2) - Shaped well last time out when finishing off in a good closing sectional of 22.97 over the 1400m on the turf and the likely strong tempo will suit him now back up to this distance.
SONORAN (4) - Just ahead of the top pick two runs ago when second in this grade. A return to Class 5 should prove ideal and can run a nice race.
SCORPION KING (8) - Showed more last time when fourth and if able to build on that, makes him one to include for multiples.
AVENGERS HERO (5) - A hard horse to predict at times and his latest effort was one of his better ones. If he has got out of bed on the 'right' side, he is worth putting into the numbers.
RACE 2
GRATUS (6) - Would look a standout on paper given what he has done in two starts so far. Second to Jomo on debut and the form of his third on latest run is very good and should take some pegging back here. Hard to beat.
GROS PITON (7) - Showed improvement at only his second start here (not knocked about) and should take progression from that outing.
GYARADOS (9) - Well fancied in three careers starts to date and has showed very little so far (has been keen) but did win a trial well without usual headgear on and should be kept safe here. May offer up some sort of value.
HALIME (10) - Got the hang of things late on racecourse debut when running into fifth from near last. Should build on that.
RACE 3
FAME STAR (4) - Not seen since breaking the maiden tag at start number four back in July in good style on the turf. This John O'Hara-trained gelding has shown a good level of form in Restricted Maidens and did return prior to this with an impressive trial win (60.99) on November 22 and he might well prove the way to go in this interesting race.
SUPER POSH (12) - Showed a nice bit of promise in his trial and did not let his followers down when scoring on racecourse debut over 1000m in October. Clearly a horse with bags of scope for more improvement and the extra 100m would not be a worry. Nice horse who will run a big race.
THE BIG EASY (3) - Hasn't always looked the easiest but was on his best behaviour in winning on a no-nonsense ride from champion jockey Vlad Duric last time out (beat Irving Lipschitz, who has won since). The penny may well be dropping with this guy now and if so, should run well now back on the Polytrack.
GENTLEMAN AGREEMENT (9) - Produced a lovely debut run to finish fourth in a hot Novice event over 1200m on the turf. He looks more like a six-furlong plus horse but would be worth throwing in here and his trainer is in good form.
RACE 4
DRAGON HIGH (7) - Is third-up here following two solid efforts this preparation. Gets a nice barrier in this and should take holding out in what looks an open affair. Top pick.
GEB WARRIOR (3) - Loomed up but again found one better last time. He's a horse that is testing the patience of punters but has the ability to win a race of this nature, should be included again.
CORSA D'ORO (1) - Adds to the interest here on debut in Singapore. Won a trial leading into this and was strong on the line, from barrier No 1 with Craig Grylls to steer. This horse has claims.
ASTRA (10) - Is yet to show up in two starts but will appreciate getting back into maiden grade here and did show ability at the trials prior to his debut. Could be worth one more chance at long odds.
RACE 5
DON DE LA VEGA (3) - This Cliff Brown-trained four-year-old has a consistent profile on the whole and hasn't been beaten too far in his latest couple of starts over 1200m and given his run when third off 60 in April behind Per Incharge, he looks worth siding with in this and looks ready to add to his maiden success here on Polytrack debut.
ONE FORCE (10) - This son of Commands is proven over this trip, albeit on turf and has the benefit of one start for leading trainer Lee Freedman already, and he should certainly be open to a degree of improvement on the back of two trials. This is his first go on the all-weather.
ENDOWMENT (8) - On the face of it, he was a failure last time at odds of $16 in a race that would never really have suited given his profile from New Zealand. It would only be fair to give him another try and the step-up to this trip is a huge plus.
SILVER JOY (12) - There was no fluke about the $156 success last time out (Bruce Marsh's 400th winner in Singapore) and he saw out the 1600m very strongly indeed. He has shown enough in one Polytrack start to confirm he'll handle the surface and he must be included in the numbers here.
RACE 6
SIERRA CONQUEROR (9) - On debut in Singapore. Brings a respectable record of two wins from three starts in Queensland, Australia. Well suited over the journey and recent trackwork indicates a bold showing fresh.
LIM'S SHOT (2) - Has been racing well without winning in recent times. Drops back in trip which will be no issue and will appreciate the claim of Syahir Abdul. Gets conditions to suit.
KING OF WAR (6) - Hard to knock on recent efforts. Has been climbing up in the ratings but is in a rich vein of form so don't ignore. Worth considering yet again over a suitable journey.
AUTUMN ASSAULT (13) - Capable of giving this affair a serious shake if he gains a start. Finished fifth to Bold Thruster last start which is strong form for this affair. Worth thought on best credentials.
RACE 7
I'M INCREDIBLE (1) - Won last time with something up his sleeve on the turf and now gets the blinkers to perhaps sharpen him up a touch and should really prove hard to beat here.
GAIN ECLIPSE (3) - The form of her latest success has worked out okay with the second scoring last week. Should give the selection most to think about with the useful Simon Kok Wei Hoong once again taking the ride.
PEGASUS JUNIOR (11) - Two good runs of late and Michael Rodd again taking the ride must give this Young Keah Yong-trained six-year-old a chance of at least making the frame.
HOST THE NATION (4) - Never the easiest to catch right, but if in the mood, he should finish off nicely when it matters.
RACE 8
GOLDEN FLAME (12) - Was ultra-dominant when last seen over 1000m and scoring by an easy 3 _ lengths (59.17) and has seen hacked up in a trial on November 27th (60.76). He looks rather upwardly mobile and can continue in good form now up in grade (trainer Young Keah Yong had a double last Sunday).
BATTLE OF TROY (4) - The drop back to Class 4 worked well for this Desmond Koh-trained galloper last time out when registering win No 4, a winner off a 1-point lower mark back in October 2017 and if coping with the minimum trip, he must be considered.
SUN PRINCEPS (11) - Found to be lame last time out (lame off-fore). The form of his win on Sep 14 is good with Super Denman fourth and Miss Dusty 10th, both have since won. If performing to his best form, he should be involved in a tricky little race.
TIME LORD (6) - Is the most fascinating runner in the race given some very handy New Zealand form (3rd in a Group 2 race over 2100m). The trip may be all too short for him even at this stage, but his trials have been good and wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see a nice debut effort. One to follow beyond this run.
RACE 9
MAKKEM LAD (2) - Landed the short odds last time with the minimum amount of fuss under Vlad Duric when winning his maiden in a fast run race (23.82 opening 400m) last month. He is just one of many nice types to progress out of the Aushorse Golden Horseshoe and would look to have plenty more to give. The slight concern if any would be the weight, as he is not overly big.
LONHRO GOLD (1) - A consistent frontrunner who continues to run sound races in defeat of late. He has proven effective off this mark (60) and can once again make the frame here.
SUPER HERO (4) - Comes through a strong form race last time out and although down the field, his run two back would put him in with a chance in this and is now in slightly calmer waters. Place chance.
GOOD CATCH (9) - Jump and run type who has now joined James Peters. His current mark of 56 would give him some sort of chance on his best form, maiden win has worked out well and has been placed off 58. Conditions should suit ideally.
