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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 28th July 2019 with selections & information on all the contenders.

RACE 1

SPUR ME ON (4) – Has been contesting much stronger races than what he meets in this affair. Will appreciate the class drop and is drawn to get the right run. Expect bold showing.
PACIFIC MYSTICAL (3) – Didn't have a lot of luck last start when the race wasn't run to suit. Isn't ideally drawn but is capable of contesting the business end with the right breaks.
ORDOS LEGEND (1) – Has been struggling to win but will appreciate contesting in Class 5 company for the first time. Finds conditions to suit so keep safe.
ANGEL HALO (2) – Hard to recommend on recent efforts but will appreciate the class drop and the switch back to the Polytrack surface. Knockout hope.

RACE 2

WHISTLE GRAND (6) – Only narrowly beaten on debut. Will take benefit from that experience and gets the services of the leading rider Vlad Duric. Commands respect.
FIELD MARSHAL (10) – On debut. Has trialled up stylishly leading into this affair and has a lightweight. Monitor parade and market.
KUDA BAGUS (1) – Has been racing well without winning. Poorly drawn but is capable of figuring with the right breaks. Worth keeping safe.
GRAVEL ROAD (3) – Has struggled to threaten in two career outings but would have taken plenty of benefit from the experience. Well drawn to perform.

RACE 3 

SUN SNIPER (4) - Is on debut in Singapore and brings solid Australian form. May appreciate a bit further in time but while fresh over 1200m here, the horse warrants respect. Has trialled well and with any luck from the gate should be in the finish.
STRAP MARKS (8) - Won a weak maiden last time when getting a soft lead but can be on speed again here from barrier 1 and will be in it for a long way.
MACH (7) - Gets a better run here from barrier 4. Couldn't make an impact when sitting back and wide against a leader-bias track last start. Improver. 
SUN RECTITUDE (3) - Will go forward here and if able to tuck in somewhere, can also improve.

RACE 4

YULONG EXPRESS (1) - Was lame last start, forgive. Trialled smartly since when winning a trial under a strong hold. Michael Rodd goes on and draws barrier 1. Hard to beat on best form.
TRAFALGAR (7) - Is most likely the best horse in the race, but has drawn 10. He may find himself in an awkward spot but with luck, can win.
ALL WE KNOW (9) - Raw two-year-old for the Alwin Tan Stable. Won a trial July 16 and could run a bold race here with the light weight.
GAMELY (2) - Honest placegetter, expect similar performance here.

RACE 5

GRATUS (1) – Has developed a respectable record in a short career. Doesn't necessarily find conditions to suit but brings a class edge to this event, so must be respected.
UNCLE LUCKY (3) – Has been knocking on the door. Isn't ideally drawn but will press forward to make his own luck. Major player if the race is run to suit.
WONDERFUL ERA (5) – Surprised last start when performing well over a sprint journey. Remains over the same track/distance and is drawn to do no work.
PRESENT (8) – Pulled up with excuses last start. Worth forgiving and certainly has the ability to contest a race of this nature. Don't ignore.

RACE 6

SACRED REBEL (2) – Classy sprinter who bounced back to winning form last start. Drawn to do no work and still has the upside to continue on an upward spiral. Commands respect.
WEBSTER (3) – Got beat a lip last start by arguably Singapore's best sprinter at present, Aramco. Well drawn to take up a forward spot and will take running down. Major player.
ELITE POWER (1) – Was a surprise winner last start winning over 1400m. Will have no problem with the step back in journey so must be considered.
DARC BOUNTY (5) – Hard runner to catch but has a terrific fresh record. Finds conditions to suit, so is worth including in the mix.

RACE 7

HEPHAESTUS (12) - Is racing in career best form and was again running through the line strongly last start. He will get back but expect another big run from the in-form Class 5 galloper.
VENUS DE MILO (6) - Is drawn to get a nice run and caught the eye last start with a fast-finishing third. Include.
KING WARRIOR (5) - Has drawn wide but has the pace to roll forward here for Benny Woodworth. Can improve.
VESONTIO (4) - Has not won for a long time but on recent form, give him a chance in this even Class 5 event. Worth keeping safe.

RACE 8

ELITE INCREDIBLE (1) – Narrowly beaten last start in the Group 1 Singapore Guineas. Drops back to Class 4 grade here and will take beating. Banker material and one of the better bets on the card.
ELISE (3) – Hard to knock on recent efforts. Has been racing well and is well drawn to perform. Must be considered for the minor end.
RED SYMPHONY (4) – Has been tending to mix form in recent outings but his last run was better than the form reads. Capable of contending so don't dismiss.
SUN CONQUEROR (5) – On debut in Singapore. Brings respectable credentials to this affair so monitor the parade and respect any market moves.

RACE 9

ELITE EXCALIBUR (5) - Won the Moonbeam Vase fresh back in May and presents into this race eight weeks between runs which is a great set-up for him. The blinkers are on and he will carry 54.5kgs with Michael Rodd to ride. Has a great winning chance.
PREDITOR (6) - Proven Group class horse here in Singapore. Not disgraced in the Kranji Mile at his latest start. Must be respected.
CIRCUIT LAND (3) – Sparingly-raced this year. Set to get a nice run in the race and if he brings his best form, look out.
STAR EMPEROR (9) - Is a quirky galloper but is loaded with huge raw ability. If he put it all together here with the lightweight, he can run a huge race at odds.

RACE 10

SOUTHERN SPUR (4) - Has placed over 1600m in the past and although this looks his maximum distance range, he should get a nice run up on the pace here. There doesn't look to be a designated leader and he may get a nice time of things in this affair.
MAGNIFICENT GOLD (1) - Best horse in the race but does have to lump 60kgs here. He isn't a big horse and that weight may anchor him. Can still win.
YAYA PAPAYA (7) - Finds Vlad Duric here and has teased to win a race for a while now. Could break through in this without surprising. 
MATSURIBAYASHI (8) - Is also in the mix. Would prefer over 2000m than a mile but will be strong late here.