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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Saturday, 28th November 2020 with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE 1
1st Pick: TAKHI (3) Ran home well last time out in a better race than this one and makes plenty of appeal on Class 5 debut in what is a wide open race to start the day.
2nd Pick: GNOTHI SEAUTON (7) Has bits and pieces of form in Restricted Maidens and has won a trial prior to this first run in the grade. Interesting runner.
3rd Pick: GOLD REWARD (1) A course and distance winner who ran a nice race in defeat on latest start and is one to include for a top four finish here.
4th Pick: HWASONG (2) In form judged on last time and is a must for the multiples in this trappy little heat.
RACE 2
1st Pick: LIM'S DREAMWALKER (2) Showed qualities at first two runs but also proved hard to control in home straight at third run. Raced around like a drunken sailor and even dumped his rider. Can atone.
2nd Pick: MONDAY (10) Probably the one who impressed the most among the Falcon Stable horses. Steamed home late for second to Sun Palace on debut. Won't surprise if he goes one better second-up.
3rd Pick: ZAHAU (1) Didn't quite race up to expectations on debut. Gives away weight all round. Can finish in the tierce.
4th Pick: FRIDAY (8) Led and faltered late on debut two weeks ago. Will strip fitter for this. Improvement expected even if wide draw is a query given he showed toe.
RACE 3
1st Pick: CHOCANTE (5) A chance can be taken with this Shane Baertschiger-trained six-year-old who is now down to his last winning mark and has the assistance of the champion jockey Vlad Duric, the man who was last successful on him.
2nd Pick: SURGE (4) Won a trial in decent time recently and is off a nice mark to go very close. He has a touch of class and is still lightly-raced here at Kranji.
3rd Pick: SHANTI (11) Racy filly. Returning from a break and has looked good in a trial when runner-up to Our Showcase, lightly-weighted and must be respected.
4th Pick: AL GREEN (6) Racing well and would represent a solid each-way chance in this affair.
RACE 4
1st Pick: SILKARDO (3) More competitive in Open Maiden company at his last outing. If he reproduces that run, he should finish in the money here. Trainer Stephen Gray and jockey Marc Lerner have combined with good results of late.
2nd Pick: MARIKH (5) Two starts have given an indication of some potential. Progressive step-up to 1600m might be the key to this son of Smart Missile. Watch market.
3rd Pick: LAKSANA (1) Making slow headway. Last run was a lot more encouraging. May relish the extra furlong.
4th Pick: SUN HOLIDAY (8) A bit of a letdown at his last start. Mile trip will be more up his alley. Not without a say if they roll along in front.
RACE 5
1st Pick: M ELEVEN (7) Ran nice second two starts back but took a check last time out. Form looks good on the tracks. Can make amends.
2nd Pick: LEGGENDA (3) Vlad Duric trialled him early doors but never got to ride him in races mostly when he carried low weights earlier. The fact he is on him for the first time is a pointer to his chances.
3rd Pick: EVIL SPEEDO (6) Resuming since Circuit Breaker. Won at last start over course and distance. Might need the run but a place is still on the cards.
4th Pick: MILIMILI (5) Found Class 5 a touch easier at her last start. Seems to handle Polytrack better. Outside chance.
RACE 6
1st Pick: LADY STUNING (6) Knocking on the door. Might find 1000m a tad sharp but if she gets a genuine tempo throughout, she can still finish over the top of her rivals.
2nd Pick: PERFECT ME (5) Second start was a much better effort especially since he was caught wide. Champion apprentice jockey Simon Kok Wei Hoong is in red-hot form at the moment. Keep safe.
3rd Pick: WEDNESDAY (10) Newcomer who has trialled fairly. First progeny by former top Singapore two-year-old Super One. Interesting to see if he has inherited any of his sire's precociousness.
4th Pick: WIN WIN (1) Every chance last start but did not quite finish it off inside the last 300m. Still in with a say if things go his way.
RACE 7
1st Pick: PLUCKY LAD (2) Hard to get past him after his last two wins in a row. Drops back to 1000m but that should not stop him. Excellent chance.
2nd Pick: SKY EYE (3) It's a matter of time before he opens his account. Has been hitting around the mark. Leading hope.
3rd Pick: MISS MICHELLE (7) In-and-out mare who bounced back to form last time out. Loves surface and should make presence felt again.
4th Pick: WHAT YOU LIKE (1) Not far behind since his big surprise win first-up from break. In good order. First 1000m race. May find it too sharp, but he can still give a bold account of himself in this moderate lot.
RACE 8
1st Pick: MAXIMILIAN (5) Recent trial winner and conditions will suit him here. Big show.
2nd Pick: ZOFFSPEED (3) The booking of Marc Lerner catches the eye. Can go well in a race of this nature.
3rd Pick: MASTER SOMMELIER (4) One of the stronger chances from a big stable and should be right there at the finish.
4th Pick: GINGERMAN (10) The possible each-way value in the race with a light weight.
RACE 9
1st Pick: RED ROAR (11) Honest in this class. Has drawn wide and if he can tuck in somewhere handy, he will be in the mix.
2nd Pick: LOVING BABE (1) Went backwards last start. Previous runs were much more like it. Take another chance with him.
3rd Pick: GOLDEN THUNDER (2) Has been thereabouts without winning. On best form, he can take this. First-three finish.
4th Pick: GOOD CATCH (6) Form seems to have tapered off but put in a more encouraging performance at his last start. Include in calculations.
RACE 10
1st Pick: TIGER ROAR (7) A horse of huge potential and has run some very smart races in defeat lately. Conditions will be fine and can prove hard to beat for the Singapore Gold Cup-winning stable.
2nd Pick: SHEPHERD'S HYMN (4) Stablemate of the selection and now gets the winkers on here. Stays well and worked nicely this week. Should go very close.
3rd Pick: MO ALMIGHTY (1) Talented on his day and is backing up quickly after last week. If no ill-effects from last week's run, he can play a leading role.
4th Pick: KING'S SPEECH (2) A very interesting runner on the pick of his form and one to consider.
RACE 11
1st Pick: PRIME TIME (5) First run since April having bled. Absolutely bolted up when last seen in action. He goes very well fresh and on what he has done so far, he looks mighty hard to beat.
2nd Pick: KIWI KID (3) In great form with a couple of recent wins and although up a further five points for the second victory, he is a solid chance again.
3rd Pick: TOOSBIES (4) Has trialled well and finds the right sort of race to resume in. Player.
4th Pick: AUTUMN RUSH (1) Down in grade and will find this company slightly easier than recent races. Place chance.
