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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Saturday, 29th May 2021 with selections & information on all the contenders.

RACE 1

1st Pick: SAHABAT (4) Raced keenly when leading last time out. Will probably be ridden quieter this time. Can atone.
2nd Pick: SUPER SIX (9) Rising 11 but still racing with great zest. Nice low draw. Won't surprise if he pops up here.
3rd Pick: CIZEN BOSS (2) Out of his depth in Class 4 company. This is a lot easier. Blinkers off and has drawn an alley. Should be thereabouts.
4th Pick: SIR ELTON (10) Forget last run when he was trapped deep without cover. First Polytrack test. Seems to trial well on it, like at his last one on May 20 when second to California. Drawn awkwardly, though. Outside chance.

RACE 2

1st Pick: GREAT EXPECTATION (8) Made a nice debut when a fast-closing fourth to Bruce Alnaughty on April 4. Further improvement on the cards.
2nd Pick: IRONPRINCE (2) Was knocking on the door but was tipped out soon after. Won barrier trial on May 11. Looks in good shape even if horror gate does throw a dampener. Can still score first-up.
3rd Pick: ACE SOVEREIGN (3) Has done nothing wrong this prep. Keeps running on and will appreciate extra 200m. Not the best barrier, but he can come from behind. Each-way claims.
4th Pick: DEN OF THIEVES (7) Didn't do too badly on debut when eighth. Green and was checked. Trip should be up his alley. Winkers off and handy barrier. Can go a couple better.

RACE 3

1st Pick: HEADHUNTER (1) Only a lightly-raced horse. Hasn't had much luck with barrier draws but did beat a handy field in his only win at Kranji.
2nd Pick: LIMITED EDITION (2) Has worked his way back into Class 4 and his last-start second was good enough to inspire confidence in this field.
3rd Pick: I'M A CONQUEROR (11) Three-time winner who looks a nice lightweight chance in what looks to be a level Class 4 event.
4th Pick: SUPER RAY (9) Not a bad horse when on song. Checked at 150m last start or could have finished closer. Can be considered for a place.

RACE 4

1st Pick: KING ARTHUR (8) Two placings in as many starts. Not without ability and will relish extra 200m. Leading chance.
2nd Pick: AL MEQDAM (9) Overraced at third start but still plugged away well for second. No world beater but it won't be long before he opens his account.
3rd Pick: RESURGENCE (4) Showed some flashes of brilliance when known as Gnothi Seauton last prep. Plenty of trials under his belt. Tongue-tie on and has drawn nicely. Not without a say.
4th Pick: SUNDAY (12) Finally showed some qualities at his last outing. Seven furlongs will suit even better. Lovely gate in two. Has to prove it was not a case of not every day is Sunday.

RACE 5

1st Pick: ENDLESS (9) Been making ground at last three starts. In fine fettle and commands plenty of respect here, especially from the handy barrier.
2nd Pick: HERO IN THE WIND (4) Only one win in 28 starts, but these Polytrack middle-distance races are his caper. Will need a bit of luck from wide alley, but can still go close.
3rd Pick: GOLD KINGDOM (1) Down in class. Trip suits even if he tends to drop too far back. Chance if he is given the wriggle-on earlier.
4th Pick: SUN PITTSBURGH (7) Shows up when things go right for her. Seems to be in the mood these days. Include in calculations.

RACE 6

1st Pick: VOLUMINOUS (3) Lightly-raced type but has won over 1800m. He is in the right stable to add another win to his tally.
2nd Pick: HARD TOO THINK (6) The step-up in distance will suit this horse. Stable is in good form lately and has form behind some handy horses.
3rd Pick: MUSTENGO (10) Consistent horse who always runs an honest race. Is a previous winner over this distance on the turf.
4th Pick: SPLIT SECOND (12) Although his last win came in Class 5 he won with good authority. His form reads well on a wet surface, and if it rains, he can win again.

RACE 7

1st Pick: GIANT KILLING (8) Polytrack seems to be his stronger suit. Stable is in form and they can keep up momentum with this Class 5 customer.
2nd Pick: HIGH VOLTAGE (1) Doesn't win out of turn but has been making some ground in his recent runs. Wouldn't worry too much about sticky draw as he gets back. Include in calculations.
3rd Pick: PAPERBACK TROOPER (7) Getting on but has not been beaten out of his ground of late. Scored two of his three wins over course and distance. Keep safe.
4th Pick: WINNING HAMMER (9) Didn't finish too far off at last few starts. Not the type of horse you can back with confidence, but don't rule him out completely either, especially as he will probably get the run of the race from the nice low draw.

RACE 8

1st Pick: LUCKY IMPERATOR (3) Has genuine Class 4 form that looks good against this field. Not beaten far in previous starts and can figure.
2nd Pick: PINDUS (8) Seems to be picking up again. Last-start third to Bionics over 1000m was full of merit. Extra 200m will work in his favour.
3rd Pick: GRAND FIGHTER (6) Found Novice race tougher after brilliant debut win. To be fair, he was caught wide and caused a bit of fracas before the start. Can atone.
4th Pick: RED ROVER (1) Latest form has been nothing to write home about but his sensational six-length barrier trial win last week may suggest a return to form. Take on trust.

RACE 9

1st Pick: UNBRIDLED SWEEP (3) US-bred mare slowly coming to hand after three starts. Should be suited by longer journey. Big run in store.
2nd Pick: STORM TO WIN (10) Runs have been more misses than hits this prep, but he has a bit more ability than most of these. Drawn off the track but can still let down if he gets cover in transit. Not without claims.
3rd Pick: RED CLAW (6) The 1000m was too sharp last start. He will appreciate the extra 400m. Won't surprise if he takes this.
4th Pick: TERRIFIC (1) Down in class. Didn't finish far off Street Cry Success last time out three weeks ago. Will be in the mix.

RACE 10

1st Pick: CHEVAL RAPIDE (1) Proven performer in this class and on the Polytrack surface. Form reads well behind handy horses and well placed here.
2nd Pick: CELAVI (3) Very speedy type that started her racing career in impressive fashion. Last start ran unplaced in a Group 1 but now back to Class 3, looks well suited to win again.
3rd Pick: PALETAS (10) Won three in a row and working his way up in the points. It was a nice strong win in this class last start and warrants respect.
4th Pick: TUESDAY (12) Has found opposition a little stronger of late but lost no marks either. Last run was particularly laudable - a second to Sun Ops despite a wide trip. Place claims.

RACE 11

1st Pick: WHISTLE GRAND (3) An interesting runner judged on pick of course and distance form and it wouldn't shock to see a bold show.
2nd Pick: KISS YOUR SONG (2) Ran well last time out and worth including here.
3rd Pick: WATER ROCKET (1) Topweight and has plenty of solid form in the book. Must include here.
4th Pick: CHARGER (7) Has raced well in higher grade and looks nicely handicapped in this. Place prospect.