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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 20th October 2019 with selections & information on all the contenders.

RACE 1

I AM INVISIBLE (7) - Raced in the worst part of the track last start and still battled on solidly. The inside was a little bit heavy that day. Drawn to get the right run and looks close to a win.
HIGH STREET (4) - Racing in career best form. Hard to knock on recent efforts and with a good ride should in the finish again.
KRANJI GOLD (5) - Has been freshened up since disappointing last time. Gets Vlad Duric on here and can make own luck from handy gate.
ARCHIE (10) - Ready to win but drawn barrier 15 and most likely will have to go right back to near last. Has plenty to do but if they go quick upfront, look for him late.

RACE 2

ADIPSON (4) - Loved the step-up in distance last start to 1600m. Was an impressive winner. Has drawn the outside here in barrier 13 which definitely hurts his chances but if Benny Woodworth can slot him in somewhere, he will be hard to beat.
SIAM MP (7) - May lead here and was strong late over 1400m last time holding off Our Pinnacle. Should run the mile and prove hard to catch.
BUSHIDO (6) - Will appreciate any rain on the day. Settles in a midfield position here, Alysha Collett knows the horse well. Expect forward showing.
BOY NEXT DOOR (1) - Looked home last start but was bloused late by strong type Matsuribayashi. On repeat performance, can win.

RACE 3

REAL SUCCESS (2) - Performed gallantly in defeat last start. Will appreciate the addition of blinkers and will take beating with the booking of Vlad Duric. Commands respect.
DICTON (5) - Struggles to win but is never far from the mark. Well suited over the track/distance and is capable of fighting out the finish.
STAR JACK (1) - Wasn't suited last start by the step back in journey. Better suited in this affair being on-pace so don't ignore. Major player on best.
YULONG EDITION (4) - Hard to knock on recent efforts. This assignment is tougher but will be a speed influence, so must be considered with a repeat dose.

RACE 4

BEST BAY (11) - Didn't have the race run to suit last start. Will be ridden cold from the poor gate so will need a genuine tempo but has the ability to take out a race of this nature.
WHIZZY WALTZZY (7) - Performed only fairly first-up but will strip fitter for this assignment. Well drawn to perform and gets well in at the weights with the claim. Serious challenger.
BORN TO WIN (4) - Hasn't been far from the mark in recent efforts. Isn't ideally drawn but is capable of figuring with even luck. Worth thought.
MILLENNIUM'S RULE (2) - Has been struggling to win but career credentials must be considered in this affair. Worth including in the mix on best efforts.

RACE 5

BOLD THRUSTER (1) - Was sensational last start and should have won. Slow from the barriers, then went around the outside and travelled wide throughout. Blinkers off, Joseph Azzopardi back on here. Class act that will take stopping.
FAME STAR (3) - Absolutely flying. Potential Group horse of the future and has no weight here. Can tuck in behind Bold Thruster and give him something to think about late.
BE BEE (4) - First-up here and flies fresh. Disregard his last few runs where he wasn't firing. Shane Baertschiger will have him ready here to explode, improver.
QUARTER BACK (6) - Smart horse resuming from a Singapore Derby prep. Will enjoy the speed upfront and will be sprinting home very well, top chance of causing an upset in what is a fantastic sprint race.

RACE 6

MAGIC WAND (1) - Nothing wrong with this horse's recent form and in-form jockey Marc Lerner climbs on now. Blinkers off and tucks in nicely from barrier No 2, expect big run.
SALAMENCE (9) - Was outstanding last start after sitting three wide with no cover throughout. Now draws barrier No 1 and carriers 54kgs, will run well.
THREEANDFOURPENCE (5) - Blinkers go on here second-up and rising to 1400m looks suitable. Did enough when resuming in a hot race, must keep safe.
BEAU GESTE (2) - Wasn't given much chance last start when three wide no cover and forced even wider on the turn. Expect sharp improvement now second-up from gate No 3 with Vlad Duric up.

RACE 7

VITTORIA PERFETTA (4) - Was too bad to be true first-up. Worth forgiving and must be judged on career credentials. Monitor parade/market.
LUCK OF MASTER (7) - Won on debut in Singapore in dominant fashion. This assignment is tougher but will take beating with a repeat dose of last start. Major player.
CENTURION (5) - Has been struggling to win but returns to the scene of the crime in regards to his last win. Poorly drawn but is worth keeping safe with the right breaks.
SMILING PROUD (10) - Hasn't been far from the mark in recent efforts. Well suited stepping up in journey and is capable of giving this race a shake with the lightweight.

RACE 8

MURAAHIB (10) - Bounced back to winning form last start in dominant fashion. Can handle the rise in journey and the switch in surface. Expect a bold showing.
ELITE POWER (3) - Consistent performer who rarely runs a bad race. Awkwardly drawn but is capable of fighting out the finish with even luck. Serious contender.
LIM'S SAMURAI (1) - Has performed satisfactorily in two return runs. Ready to fire third-up and looks well suited stepping up in journey. Major player.
TESORO PRIVADO (4) - Talented galloper who returns after six months on the sidelines. Has trialled well leading into this affair, so keep safe. Monitor market/parade.

RACE 9

MR CLINT (7) - Unlucky in the Raffles Cup and should have won. Also should have won the Singapore Derby with better luck. Horse is flying and peaking at the right time for the big races. If the breaks go his way, he can take this out.
KING LOUIS (10) - Not suited by a slow speed in the El Dorado Classic. Looks back to his best form and any rain on the day would enhance his chances.
STAR EMPEROR (11) - Looks a real Singapore Gold Cup horse but don't discount him at Weight-For-Age here. He was outstanding in the Raffles Cup and gets the in-form Benny Woodworth on for the first time.
MAKANANI (14) - Good mare. Tough win in the Raffles Cup and she's hard to knock here. Should run another brave race.

RACE 10

INFERNO (5) - Unbeaten youngster who has the world at his feet. Can progress rapidly through his grades in Singapore and looks to be a star in the making. Respect.
BIG HEARTED (11) - Not everything went to plan in the Aushorse Golden Horseshoe. Can bounce back in this affair with conditions to suit. Capable of contending.
CELAVI (10) - Won on debut in good fashion last start. This is a significant step-up but it's hard to knock winning form. In the mix.
MADE IN RUSSIA (1) - Has been struggling to perform in tougher company. Will appreciate being back in Class 4 grade so look for an improved effort.