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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 26th January 2020 with selections & information on all the contenders.

RACE 1

1st Pick : MY BOSS (3) - A solid run in better company last time out should give him every chance in a race like this, and with the excellent Simon Kok booked as well, that is another positive regarding his chance here.
2nd Pick: HEART OF COURAGE (1) - Knocking on the door of late off this kind of mark and has the blinker-pacifiers back on. Conditions will suit and should give a good account.
3rd Pick: HERO STAR (5) - Ran well over the 1000m last time out and the return to 1100m won't pose any kind of issue to him. One to include in all the multiples here.
4th Pick: LUCK MAK MAK (10) - Up six points for a course and distance success when last seen (under this apprentice). This is a little tougher but he is certainly not without hope in this contest.

RACE 2

1st Pick : SIAM ROYAL ORCHID (1) - A consistent type who doesn't know how to run a bad race and last time out was good in defeat when runner-up to Leading Cellist, Simon Kok remains on board and that takes a very handy couple of kilos off him. Might prove too good in this heat.
2nd Pick: YULONG GREEN (6) - The mount of champion jockey Vlad Duric. Has run well on his last couple of outings (once under Duric). He is still lightly-raced here and can continue to progress well.
3rd Pick: LONGHU (2) - A seven-time winner. This handy older horse ran well last start and has gone up two points for that effort to a mark of 66 but can go well off that mark and is one for the exotics.
4th Pick: CROWN GIFT (3) - Interesting on the pick of his form and recent trackwork looked very strong also. Worth a market check before the jump.

RACE 3

1st Pick : HIDDEN PROMISE (5) - It may prove worthwhile taking a chance on this Mark Walker-trained galloper here. A Class 3 a couple of years ago, he ran home well last time out to finish fourth and the extra furlong here can aid his chance.
2nd Pick: MR ROCKWELL (6) - Perhaps better suited to 1400m ideally, but is in good form and has the assistance of Simon Kok to help matters on the back of a two-point rise from the assessor.
3rd Pick: PERFORMANTE (2) - An interesting contender in this grade judged on the balance of his form. One to watch.
4th Pick: MILLENNIUM'S RULE (8) - Has become rather exposed nowadays but can run a race and is down to a very workable mark.

RACE 4

1st Pick : RESTRAINED (2) - Nor the greatest of runs when last seen over the mile and can go that bit better here in what is an open-looking race for the grade. New jockey Ryan Munger is in the plate and he can go well at value.
2nd Pick: CHALAZA (1) - Now wears just the blinkers this time around, he is in form and the return to turf is an interesting one.
3rd Pick: MADE IN RUSSIA (3) - A hard horse to predict at times and will wear a visor for the first time for this assignment. The latest run on the Polytrack was better than it looks on paper.
4th Pick: INHERIT (5) - Back up in trip here and although he doesn't have the best starting stall, he can give a bold showing under champion jockey Vlad Duric for the first time.

RACE 5

1st Pick : SUPER EMPEROR (1) - Forgivable failure two starts back (in worse ground). Battled on well last time in stronger race. Go close here.
2nd Pick: SPUR ME ON (4) - Just found Luck Mak too good last time when runner-up. 1100m is short of his best but will be strong late.
3rd Pick: DEE MAK MAK (3) - Can improve here with Vlad Duric going on. Place claims.
4th Pick: WINS (2) - Tackles Class 5 for the first time and is open to improvement after contesting Restricted Maidens recently.

RACE 6

1st Pick : MR MALEK (8) - Promising type resuming from a break here. Has looked sharp in two trials and is drawn to get the perfect run. Goes close to winning.
2nd Pick: KIMITONARA (7) - Can roll forward here and be a pace angle. Trialled up well, look for a bold showing.
3rd Pick: YOU QIAN ZHUAN (12) - Will get back from the draw. Impressed on debut (Polytrack) running home strongly. 1200m suits.
4th Pick: BUURAQ (6) - Game second in handy Novice last time. Expect him to be around the mark again.

RACE 7

1st Pick : CIRCUIT MISSION (2) - Has contested Group races his past five starts and had an excuse last time. Look for improvement here, has earned the 58kgs against these.
2nd Pick: CENTENARY DIAMOND (13) - Forgive last-start Polytrack failure (doesn't go on the surface). Improver here.
3rd Pick: VITTORIA PERFETTA (12) - Lightly-raced galloper with scope to improve. Could be in for a good preparation.
4th Pick: ELITE REMARKABLE (11) - Forgive last time when set an impossible task rising 11kgs in weight. Best long shot in the race.

RACE 8

1st Pick : ROCKET STAR (7) - Talented type who has been contesting stronger races than this in recent times. Will take beating on best efforts and can progress beyond this grade.
2nd Pick: ABSOLVIDO (4) - Has been struggling to win but has been knocking on the door. Better drawn here and can handle the change in conditions. Major player.
3rd Pick: CATCH THE TIGER (5) - Has returned in good order this preparation. Rises to a journey that he has previously won over, so keep safe. In the mix for the minor end.
4th Pick: STREET PARTY (12) - Hard to knock on recent efforts. Will appreciate stepping up in trip and must be considered with the lightweight for wider exotics.

RACE 9

1st Pick : COUNTOFMONTECRISTO (2) - Class performer who defied belief last start over an extended journey. Better suited here fresh and will appreciate the booking of Michael Rodd. Expect a bold showing.
2nd Pick: BOLD THRUSTER (3) - Ran well last start considering the circumstances. Needs to begin on terms to be a threat but don't ignore his talent. Major player with the right breaks.
3rd Pick: GINGERELLA (13) - Returned in good order fresh. Will strip fitter here second-up and will be hard to catch on-speed. In the mix.
4th Pick: SURPASS NATURAL (9) - Worth forgiving last start. Has the ability to handle the switch in surface and the rise in journey. Keep safe.

RACE 10

1st Pick : BEAU GESTE (1) - Has been hard to catch in recent times but will appreciate the drop in grade and the four-kilo claim from the stable apprentice. Will take beating on best efforts.
2nd Pick: LIMITED EDITION (2) - Has been knocking on the door. Poorly drawn but must be considered as a winning factor with even luck. Capable of fighting out the finish.
3rd Pick: GOLDEN DASH (9) - Performed admirably rising in class last time out. Will be on-speed and is capable of contending with the lightweight. Keep safe.
4th Pick: STAR SHIELD (6) - Has been rested since making his debut in Singapore. Monitor market/parade in the lead-up to the race.