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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Friday, 1st November 2019 with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE 1
CALIFORNIA (3) - Won a recent trial and is still lightly-raced compared to most of these and the booking of champion jockey Vlad Duric is a big plus. He is worth siding with in the opening race of the night.
TSURIAN (10) - A good run last time out on turf and if he replicates that performance back on the synthetic surface, he is a leading contender.
PAPERBACK TROOPER (4) - A first ride in Singapore for Jessica Eaton. He doesn't win all the often but is in decent enough form and must be included here for the exotics.
AABIR (1) - Top weight and although well beaten last time out, he has shown enough place form to get involved here.
RACE 2
LORD JUSTICE (1) - Can roll forward and take up the running here in a race with no speed on paper. Failed last time but had an excuse (lame) and if he runs the trip, he will give this a shake.
CAUSE TO FLY (2) - Drawn 1 here for Vlad Duric. Fair run last time but strikes a winnable race and should be competitive against these.
MAJESTIC (3) - Found a few dead ends last start and should have finished closer. Hard horse to catch but is in the mix.
WHIZZY WALTZZY (6) - Fitter now for recent racing and if able to find his best form, this horse can run boldly here at a price.
RACE 3
ATLAS (4) - Clearly a smart type having won on debut when unexpected in September. He has trialled well since and he has found a lovely little race for his second outing of his career. He can prove the standout horse in this line-up and is one to follow going forward.
SILENT PARTNER (1) - Back into Class 4 grade after a below-par run in better company when starting slowly and then racing keenly. He can be more effective at this level and the 3kg claim belonging to Jessica Eaton is worth plenty too. Big run expected.
OTTAWA (2) - Off a handy mark now and even though inconsistent, he can run well in a race like this.
VULCAN (5) - Best of the rest for the top four here and has a nice racing weight after being dropped a couple of points by the handicapper. Place Chance.
RACE 4
GANGNAM CLASSIC (4) - This Vlad Duric-ridden five-year-old gets the nod here over recent maiden winner Make U Famous. He is receiving 1.5kgs from the aforementioned and has run very well in defeat of late. The one to be with here.
MAKE U FAMOUS (1) - Wanted it more when winning last time out at attempt number 28. The form is nothing to shout about but he could do no more than win and must be respected on the back of that success in a race of this standard.
BRING ME JOY (9) - A good run on the turf last time out and is shaping as if a win might be around the corner.
WITHOUT PREJUDICE (2) - One to include here at long odds on the pick of his form. He is not out of a race like this. Quartet filler.
RACE 5
ARNANTARA (1) - Caught the eye when running home well having raced green in the early part of the race won by Red Dawn. He should have taken plenty from that local debut and can certainly go very well here with Joseph See taking off a useful 2kgs.
ON LINE (3) - Returns after a break and last seen winning over 1600m when shedding the maiden tag. He has trialled well and judged on earlier performances, he shouldn't be too troubled by these conditions here. Strong chance.
BRIGHT ALMIGHTY (2) - Lightly-raced 1200m winner in Western Australia and has shown enough at the trials to suggest he is ready to start here in Singapore. A lot will be learnt about him here and does looks capable of a bold show.
BENCOOLEN (7) - A course and distance winner last time out and has since gone up five points. This is tougher but shouldn't be underestimated. Place hope.
RACE 6
GLOBAL KID (3) - It can prove worthwhile to take a chance on Global Kid here on his second start at Kranji. Only eighth on debut after getting rather worked up in the preliminaries and that trip would have been shorter than his ideal. This distance should suit well and has had a trial since that run. He can improve plenty on that local debut.
SUPER DYNASTY (1) - This would look an easier task than recent races. He hasn't run at all badly in defeat in his last couple of starts and is capable of giving a bold show here.
ONLY WIN (2) - Is beginning to find form again and the run two starts back was a good piece of form to judge, and the booking of Michael Rodd is an eye-catching one.
TOUCH THE CLOUDS (4) - A 2200m maiden winner in Australia and has now joined the Daniel Meagher team. Has had two easy trials and finds himself starting out in a slightly weaker Class 3 race here. Interesting.
RACE 7
NO FUN NO GAIN (2) - A nice type who found the Three-Year-Old series a little hot in all three legs. Now back in calmer waters, he trialled really well recently and with the assistance of Vlad Duric, his chance is strong.
SACRED ACCORD (3) - A winner in New Zealand on debut and has now joined the powerhouse that is the Mark Walker stable. The trial win was pleasing and he looks ready to run well on his first try around Kranji.
SIAM WARRIOR (4) - This return to Class 4 racing is most certainly welcomed with Siam Warrior who found the higher grade a bit too much. He has put in a nice trial and is one to include.
LINCOLN MOONLIGHT (5) - Running well of late and should be included for the multiples here. Should go well once again.
RACE 8
DAZZLE GOLD (2) - Performed well last start despite not winning. Will appreciate switching back to the Polytrack surface and is worth judging off prior form. Expect a bold showing.
FORESTO (1) - Has been struggling to win but is well suited stepping back in grade. Will need luck from the wide draw but brings some class to this affair. Major player with the right breaks.
YULONG MEDAL (5) - Seems to be a better horse in this surface. Gets in well at the weights with the claim from visiting apprentice Jessica Eaton, so don't dismiss.
MIGHTY EMPEROR (4) - Hard to have on recent efforts but will find this easier and gets the services of leading rider Vlad Duric. In the mix on best efforts.
