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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 25th August 2019 with selections & information on all the contenders.

RACE 1

ATLANTIC FOX (1) - Finds himself back into Class 5 grade here. Considering his Australian form before he came to Singapore, it's quite amazing really to see him racing in this grade considering his previous record. Will be very hard to beat. Any rain would help.
HIDDEN PROMISE (2) - Another 'grade dropper' here. Suited back up to a mile and will run well. 
HENG KINGDOM (8) - Capable type in this grade. Has been given five weeks between runs following solid third behind Blue Chip. 
HERO IN THE WIND (9) - Is fitter here second-up and maps nicely sitting up on the speed. Include.

RACE 2 

CHAMPAGNE FINALE (8) - Can find the front here for Vlad Duric and will take a stack of running down. Fitter for two runs over the mile now and this race should play out nicely for the Donna Logan-trained four-year-old.
MR FAT KIDDY (6) - Is the best horse in the race but there is this feeling he may have 'missed his chance' in recent runs to win a race. Ben Thompson going back on looks a positive and with luck from the gate he will go close. Has had a few chances now, though.
DUXTON (7) - Solid recent form over this trip. Gets Simon Kok Wei Hoong and if he handles the Polytrack, he has claims. 
JK FLASH (3) - Better for the conditioning run over a mile last time and gets a nice run here from a good gate.

RACE 3

COUNT ME IN (5) - Performed well last start in the Aushorse Golden Horseshoe. Races on the Polytrack surface for the first time which is some question mark but has the ability to overcome. Commands respect.
EFFORTLESS (1) - Closed off strongly last start in a slowly run affair. Drawn to take up a more prominent role and is capable of fighting out the finish. Major player.
SUPERSONICSURPRISE (6) - Hard to knock on recent efforts. Has been a model of consistency without winning but maps to get a soft lead and is capable of giving a sight.
RED CLAW (2) - Has been tending to mix form but is worth thought on best efforts. Drawn to get the right run and is worth keeping safe.

RACE 4 

VULCAN (6) - Looks in good form at the moment. He gets a lovely run here from barrier No 3 and has the option to lead. Unlucky last time when caught behind horses that were going nowhere, like the way he still hit the line. Top pick.
LIMITED EDITION (3) - Ran on strongly off a hot speed at his Singapore debut and the 1400m second-up looks perfect.
PER INPOWER (5) - Moody type that can mix his form but has stacks of ability. Been given seven weeks and a trial between runs. Must respect. 
ABSOLVIDO (2) – One-dimensional horse that settles back and runs on. Needs luck but is good enough to win.

RACE 5

SHANGANI (7) - Worth forgiving last start. Well suited switching back to the turf surface and is drawn to do no work. Brings solid claims to this affair.
MR ROCKWELL (3) - Performed only fairly first-up but will take plenty of benefit from the run and is well suited stepping up in trip. Serious contender.
ON THE RAZZ (1) - Hard to knock on recent efforts. Will appreciate any rain around but must be considered with a repeat dose of latest outings.
SPOKESMAN (6) - Has been tending to mix form but is capable of handling the rise in journey. Isn't ideally drawn but is worth including with the right breaks.

RACE 6 

TARO SAN (2) - Lost the rider last start. Has been back to the trials and looked to stretch out nicely there when second. Wasn't knocked around in the trial. Sits just behind the speed here and will be strong at the 1100m. 
SNIP (1) - Is flying. Good tough win last start when leading throughout. Expect him to take up the lead again here, will be hard to beat.
LIM'S RAY (6) - Runner of interest here first-up. Two quiet trials and if fancied in the betting, should be respected.
ENCHANTED MISTER (3) - Better effort last time and could be back on track now. Keen to see if he can hold form now.

RACE 7

THREEANDFOURPENCE (12) - Worth forgiving last start due to the rain-affected surface. Must be judged off his run over this track/distance two starts ago and will appreciate the lightweight. Top pick.
TOP KNIGHT (4) - The Singapore Guineas winner returns. One of the class performers of this affair and is one of the rising stars of Singapore racing. Isn't ideally drawn for his first-up affair but commands respect.
EYE GUY (2) - Finished well down the track in the Singapore Derby but is well suited stepping back in journey. Well drawn to take up a prominent role and will take catching. Major player.
VIVIANO (5) - Bounced back to form last start. Drawn to get a soft run in behind the leaders and career credentials are worth respecting. Don't dismiss.

RACE 8

ZAC KASA (8) - Lost his way in recent runs but has been freshened up and trialled like a rocket behind Bold Thruster last week. He is primed for this, proven on Polytrack and from barrier 1 will get every chance. Can find his best.
BOLD THRUSTER (10) - On debut for Michael Clements here. Looks very forward for this first-up assignment following two testing trials without the blinkers. He will carry the shades raceday and we know how talented this horse is. 
DISTINCTIVE DARCI (6) - Won this race last year and although his form leading in is mixed, he is one of the real Polytrack horses in the race and should not be left out. 
MISTER YEOH (7) - Untried on the surface but is a class act. If he handles the Polytrack, he's right in the race.

RACE 9

ADIPSON (7) - Broke his maiden status in good fashion last start. Well drawn to perform and will take beating with a repeat dose over an ideal journey. Commands respect.
OUR PINNACLE (3) - Has been struggling to win but has been racing well. Will appreciate the freshen-up and is drawn to get a perfect run. Major player.
TURF PRINCESS (6) - Hasn't had a lot of luck with gates in recent outings and that is no different in this affair. Will appreciate the booking of Vlad Duric and warrants respect on best credentials.
DIAMOND BEAUTY (5) - Has shown good improvement in recent runs. Poorly drawn but is worth considering with even luck. Must be included for the minor end.