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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Friday, 5th July 2019 with selections & information on all the contenders.

RACE 1

PRESENT (8) – Showed vast improvement in two starts this campaign. Has the foot on the till and can get off the mark in this.
UNCLE LUCKY (2) – Has raced in better company than this. Will enjoy an economical run from barrier No 1. Major player.
BIG ELEPHANT (1) – Still winless in seven starts but has been hitting around the mark of late. Drops in class and if the pace is on, he may finish over the top of them.
KUBERA'S CHIEF (5) – Seems to be holding form well. Trip is a tad sharp, but he can still make his presence felt here. Each-way claims.

RACE 2

OCEAN CROSSING (5) – Not seen for nearly four months. Trialed well in June and has the assistance of champion jockey Vlad Duric. Can upset likely favourite Grand Choice.
GRAND CHOICE (2) – Speedy type who is stepping up in trip to 1200m here, a trial winner, he is one of the likelier winners of this contest.
LORD JUSTICE (3) – Brother to Deimos. Stays a bit further than the bare 1200m and will be finishing off strongly at the business end.
LORD OF LIGHT (1) – Not seen since last backend and might need the run here but with plenty of exposure form on show, he must be thrown in.

RACE 3

VULCAN (4) – Made all to win on a softer track last time and another display like that should make him hard to beat. Upwardly mobile horse.
LIM'S DREAM (1) – Top weight and a definite pace angle in the race. Ninth in the Singapore 3YO Sprint, he has trialled well after a little break and can give the selection most to think about. 
FULIFE BRILLIANCE (2) – A smart horse in his native Argentina. Down the field on local debut before winning a trial on June 11. He is the big improver in this line-up. 
NORTHERN SUN (7) – Good effort in defeat last time out and continues to look attractively handicapped off his current mark.

RACE 4

PACIFIC MYSTICAL (1) – His last run in this grade over the course and distance was an impressive victory off a seven-point lower mark, same again here.
SOUTHERN GLORY (9) – A return to this surface is a massive plus and is more than capable of running a nice race under Joseph See.
ACE HARBOUR (7) – Boxed on okay last time out and although a long-standing maiden, he can run the frame in a poor race.
YULONG SHENGDAO (6) – Has more form than most and should be included for the numbers.

RACE 5

EASY DOES IT (1) – Bounced back to winning form last start third-up from an extended break. Well drawn to get the right run in transit and will appreciate the booking of Simon Kok Wei Hoong. Commands respect.
CRACKING TOTTIE (12) – Has been struggling to win but hasn't been far from the mark. Finds conditions to suit to contest the business end on best efforts. Major player.
BLITZ POWER (6) – Hasn't had an ideal preparation but showed improvement last start. Worth thought on best efforts so don't ignore.
LIM'S RHYTHM (8) – Has been trending towards a suitable rating. Career credentials commands respect in this race so keep safe. In the mix.

RACE 6

GOLD KINGDOM (2) – Clearly now getting the hang of this racing game and a good course and distance second last time gives him every chance here.
OVER DE TOP (5) – Racing well at present and that should count for a lot at this level.
GINGERMAN (9) – A 2 ½ length winner under these conditions last time out when breaking the maiden tag but a seven-point hike will make life tougher in a bid to follow up.
IRON FIST (4) – Picked a couple off late on when last seen and is interesting back on Polytrack.

RACE 7

NOVA VOCAL (5) – Has recently joined the in-form Mark Walker and has form good enough to land this prize. He trialled nicely in preparation for this and can give a bold sight.
REVOLUTION (1) – Chased home recent Class 2 winner Augustano last time out over slightly further. A course and distance winner on his only try at the trip and must be taken seriously now two points higher for that good second on latest outing.
PENNYWISE (3) – Smart 3yo who has found life tougher in each of the three legs of the Singapore 3YO series recently (seventh in the Classic), he now swims in calmer waters here and the conditions suit him. Can go well.
FIRE AWAY (9) – Still rather lightly-raced and would look to have more to give judged on his eye-catching sixth placed finish last time out in the race won by Augustano.

RACE 8

LIM'S CRAFT (10) – Has missed a couple of engagements of late, found to be lame on May 12 and was withdrawn on May 31. He is a 3yo with a very willing attitude and the form of his maiden win has worked out well so far. He has been well prepped for this with a smooth trial success on June 20. A horse to follow.
SURPASS NATURAL (8) – Looked every inch a natural when winning on debut for Leticia Dragon on the Polytrack over the 1000m. This is tougher but he has plenty of potential and must be included.
ELISE (7) – A model of consistency now and should once again get competitive off a mark of 60.
TINGLE MARC (9) – Trialled well leading up to this run and has a good barrier to work from.

RACE 9

AXEL (4) – Kept giving last start when winning a Novice event (form franked since – Bejewelled, winner last week). He has a consistent level of form and comes from an in- form stable, so there is a lot to like.
LORD OF CLOUD (1) – Rushed home for third last time out when the winner and runner-up had raced away. He took a long time to find top gear and is certainly well worth returning to this trip now. 
LEGEND ROCKS (10) – A sole win to-date has come in a Class 5 race and he was an 'also ran' in the Group 1 Singapore Guineas but ran a nice race over this trip last start and is interesting in this heat.
TURF PRINCESS (6) – Suited by conditions and can offer up some value here.