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

RACE 1

MR ALFONSO (8) - Widely drawn, but looks suited back to the 1000m here and finds Vlad Duric. If he is able to cross, he will take plenty of beating in this.
EASY SOUTH EAST (2) - First run for Michael Clements. Placed at Class 5 on debut and has the right credentials. Include.
COLOUR PAINT (5) - Drawn nicely here with the claim and should be fitter now for two runs back. Improver.
DAVID'S STAR (1) - Likely leader coming back in grade from recent runs in Class 4. Will take catching.

RACE 2

MR ALEJANDRO (2) - In a race with plenty of runners who need to prove something, Mr Alejandro has run some nice races in defeat so far and should take a bit of stopping here. Leading chance.
STRONG N POWERFUL (3) - Chased the top pick home last time out in the race won by Ping Pong and was finishing off very well in the closing stages. He can once again run well and should be bang there at the business end.
CODIGOS (7) - Has only had the two starts to date and showed improvement last time out. He has won a trial since then and can improve further for the experience.
BOOM ALMIGHTY (6) - Showed signs of ability on debut over shorter and it wouldn't be a great shock to see an improved effort here on his second career start.

RACE 3

MY WIN (3) - Is in good form for a horse at this level and the conditions of this race are ideal and would look one of the stronger chances in this contest. Can go close here.
ALARANCH (4) - A winner off a career low mark two runs back under Vlad Duric and held that form with a good run next time out. This on-speed mare has every chance again of a top four finish.
THOTH WARRIOR (5) - A regular in this type of race and isn't in the worst of form either. A bold show can be expected.
INVINCIBLE MAN (6) - On the balance of his form, he is a chance in a race like this but he is an inconsistent horse at times and would need to put his best hoof forward.

RACE 4

LIM'S PASSION (2) - Bounced back to winning form last start over the track/distance in good fashion. Well drawn to sit more prominently, so expect a bold showing. Commands respect.
QUADCOPTER (5) - Hard to knock on recent efforts. Poorly drawn but will go forward to make his own luck on speed. Must be considered on best efforts.
STAR EMPIRE (3) - Has been struggling to win but is nearing a suitable handicap mark. Drawn to get favours, so don't ignore. In the mix.
SUPER TYCOON (4) - Hasn't been far from the mark in recent efforts. Finds the leading rider in what looks to be a suitable assignment, so must be considered.

RACE 5

VALENCIA (11) - Made a very encouraging debut when second to Luck Of Master. He is a well-bred gelding and should certainly improve for more ground in due course. This isn't an overly strong race and he is the one to beat.
NATE'S HONOUR (3) - Better last time in a Class 5 over the course and distance and he wouldn't have to be much more than that to figure here. A must for the quartet.
APOLLO ROCK (9) - A newcomer from Copperbelt out of a three-time winning mare in the US. He has shown up well enough in his trial leading into this and is worth including in a weak race to start in.
SAYONARA (2) - The run last time is slightly better than what it looks on paper and with that in mind, he is a place hope in a race like this.

RACE 6

HIDDEN PROMISE (1) - Busting to win a race and gets his chance here. Will jump from barrier 6 if the emergencies don't run which will give Benny Woodworth options off the middle gate. Sure to go close.
HENG KINGDOM (2) - Drawn a better barrier here and may settle a touch closer. Should be strong late and hard to hold out.
WHAKAARIA MAI (8) - Is up to the mile which he needs. Is a one-paced type. Ran a nice second on the Polytrack two back, so this surface should also suit him.
LUCKY TIGER (11) - Can hold a handy spot here from a good barrier and off his last run he's a good hope.

RACE 7

INHERIT (2) - Was gallant in defeat last start over the track/distance. Well drawn to perform, so must be respected with a repeat dose. Major player.
TURF PRINCESS (7) - Has been struggling to win but is never far from the mark. Finds a suitable race and looks ready to fight out the finish.
BLITZ POWER (11) - Handy mare who has been knocking on the door. Will be ridden quiet from the wide draw but is capable of figuring with the race run to suit.
MURRAYFIELD (1) - Experienced campaigner who returns after a layoff. Career credentials demand respect, so don't dismiss. Monitor market/parade.

RACE 8

SURPASS NATURAL (3) - Hard to knock. Remains unbeaten from four career starts and finds a very suitable assignment to make it five in a row off the back of a smart trial. Commands respect.
KISS YOUR SONG (4) - Has been struggling to win but has been knocking on the door. Drawn to get favours and finds the leading rider. Major player.
NATIONALITY (6) - Performed satisfactorily first-up from a break. Poorly drawn but is capable of figuring with even luck, so don't ignore. In the mix.
SACRED SHAM (2) - Hasn't been far from the mark in recent efforts. Gets in well at the weights with the three-kilogramme claim, so must be included.

RACE 9

SIAM BLUE VANDA (1) - Class runner in this field and if he gets an even speed upfront he should finish too strongly. Clearly on top.
LIM'S RAY (10) - Ran well last time when a bit unlucky in the straight and in the worst going. Needs luck from the gate but can press forward here with no designated leader.
SUN RECTITUDE (9) - Can go forward here and make own luck. All his runs in Singapore have had merit.
CROWN GIFT (3) - Unlucky last time over unsuitable 1000m. Up to 1400m now and has drawn 1 with Vlad Duric. Chance.