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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 22nd September 2019 with selections & information on all the contenders.

RACE 1

ATLANTIC FOX (1) - He has been costly to punters since arriving in Singapore but finds a very suitable assignment. Ideal journey and with the booking of Vlad Duric, he will take beating.
MINGS MAN (4) - Arguably one of the best Class 5 campaigners over this track and distance. Well drawn to take up a forward position and is capable of fighting out the finish. Major player.
KRANJI GOLD (3) - Has been racing well without winning. Finds conditions to suit yet again, so must be considered for the minor end.
OBSTACLES FREE (7) - Has risen quite significantly in ratings in recent runs but is hard to knock. Well drawn to perform, so keep safe.

RACE 2

QIJI DIAMOND (7) – Looking for 1200m now and finds Vlad Duric here from gate No 3. Should be strong late and going onto the turf also looks a positive.
ALL WE KNOW (3) – Kept up to the mark with a maintenance trial since a pleasing debut second when closing strongly off a slow speed upfront. Danger.
WHERE SHE'S HAPPY (9) – On debut for the Cliff Brown-Michael Rodd team. Rodd has trialled this filly up and she looked impressive winning the most recent trial by 7.5L. Ready to come to the races now. Respect.
BEER GARDEN (1) – Can go forward here and look for the lead. Not sure how strong he is over 1200m but will give a sight.

RACE 3

ELITE INCREDIBLE (1) – Has to win here. He just has to! Group 1-placed in the Singapore Guineas, is now third-up with the blinkers on and meets a very modest Class 4 field. Expected to be at very short odds.
KING ZOUSTAR (5) – Is fit and racing well, expect an honest performance from him in this.
STARDICE (7) – Can prove himself here. Been falling down in the ratings and from barrier No 3, gets a nice run in transit.
CAORUNN (2) – Can roll forward here with the claim and give a sight from the front.

RACE 4

SUPERMAX (10) - Performed well on debut when not having the race run to suit. Well drawn to perform and has the upside to rapidly improve. Commands respect.
SMOKE AND MIRRORS (9) - Has performed well in two maidens early this season which has afforded him lightweights. Rises in weight here but has indicated he has the ability to take out a race of this nature.
MISTER DYNAMO (1) - Clearly still learning his craft but is talented on his day. Must be considered as a major player with the race run to suit.
LIBRAN SON (5) - Performed above expectations on debut. Will take benefit from that experience, so must be included in the mix.

RACE 5

REAL SUCCESS (8) - Talented commodity who finds a very suitable race. Has been crying out for this journey and gets a featherweight. Banker material.
LOYALTY MAN (2) - Must be forgiven last start in a much stronger race. Will appreciate the drop in grade and the booking of leading rider Vlad Duric. Major player.
GLASGOW (5) - Has ability on his day. Will appreciate rise in journey yet again and the claim from stable apprentice jockey Simon Kok Wei Hoong. Will be strong on the line finishing fast.
NEPEAN (1) - Would prefer a shorter journey and some sting out the track but has been racing well, so is worth including yet again. In the mix.

RACE 6

LIMITED EDITION (3) - Worth forgiving last start. Judge him off his debut performance and that run, he can certainly contend a race of this nature. Expect bold showing.
SILENT FORCE (2) - Isn't the easiest horse to ride but has progressed nicely at trackwork leading up to this assignment. Capable of fighting out the finish with the race run to suit.
GRAND CHOICE (5) - Ran his rivals into the ground last start. This assignment is tougher but he is capable of giving a sight in the lead. Don't dismiss.
HYDE PARK (9) - Hasn't been far from the mark in recent runs. Isn't ideally drawn but is worth considering on best efforts.

RACE 7

PISCA PISCA (8) – Back to Class 5 here after solid recent runs in Restricted Maiden grade. Prefer over a mile but has certainly done enough to win a race of this class.
KING WARRIOR (9) – Poor last time but may have found the 1200m too short, had to work hard to stay up on the pace there. Can improve back onto turf 1400m.
LUCKY TIGER (6) – Will get back in the field here but expect to see him running home well.
SILVER JOY (3) – Has been back down in Class 5 for a few runs now and was okay last start. Can run a competitive race here with the claim, don't be surprised to see him fill a place at odds.

RACE 8

CENTURION (5) - Finds his race for the year. Not many races get run over this journey in this grade but he finds a suitable assignment to bounce back into the winner's circle. Respect.
MR DUJARDIN (4) - Has been a frustrating conveyance in recent runs. Well drawn to get the right run and career credentials demand respect. Major player on best efforts.
O'WHAT A FEELING (6) - Has been tending to mix form in recent times but is well drawn to get a soft run with the lack of pace in this affair. Keep safe.
GLORY SHINE (7) - Broke maiden status last start, so this is a rise in grade but must be considered with a repeat dose. Don't ignore.

RACE 9

ELISE (2) – Racing in fantastic form. Better suited on the turf here. Can speed to the front and run along at good pace. Benny Woodworth knows the horse well and if he produces the run that saw him beat Elite Incredible four back, look out.
ELITE SILVERGHOST (1) – Debuts in Singapore. Three wins in Argentina and has trialled up well for new trainer Tim Fitzsimmons. 60kgs is a concern but he can run well.
VULCAN (6) – Went poorly last time. Form prior gives him a solid chance. Take on trust.
YULONG EXPRESS (3) – Will get a nice run here for Simon Kok Wei Hoong. Consider.

RACE 10

COUNTOFMONTECRISTO (4) – Proven Group 1 weight-for-age performer coming off a touch win in the Merlion Trophy. Looks the heir apparent since Debt Collector has left Kranji and it would be fitting to see him take out a big Group 1. Mantel Nunes flies in to partner 'The Count' and from barrier No 5 it will take a good one to beat him.
WHAT'S NEW (16) – Has blossomed into a sensational race mare in the past few months. Won the first two legs of the Singapore Four-Year-Old Challenge taking out both the Silver Bowl and Stewards' Cup followed by a brave Singapore Derby fourth. Michael Rodd rides. Must respect.
MISTER YEOH (9) – Draws a lovely gate here and finished third in his only previous attempt at a mile. Has his doubters at this trip but with gun Australian hoop Mark Zahra to steer. He can't be left out. Third first-up in the Merlion Trophy and he hates the Polytrack – that tells you how well this horse is going.
MR CLINT (11) – Back in business? His Singapore Derby run says he can peak up on the big days and don't be shocked if he runs a beauty here. Maybe wanted some rain but has the class when right.

RACE 11

STREET CRY SUCCESS (9) – Has trialled up very well for Mark Walker and looks a promising type for Singapore racing going forward. Should tuck in nicely behind a hot speed here and let down quickly in the straight.
FAME STAR (2) – Flying this preparation and can keep stepping up. Good horse, hard to beat.
THREEANDFOURPENCE (6) – Can blend in midfield here and be running on well. Has had a bit of a messy preparation but this horse does have some quality about him.
LIM'S CRAFT (8) – Coming off two explosive Class 4 wins. Respect him here up in grade. Drawn wide but has a fantastic turn of foot.