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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 21st July 2019 with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE 1
PLATO (8) – Has been knocking on the door in recent outings. Finds conditions to suit and will appreciate the claim of Simon Kok Wei Hoong from a good draw. Commands respect.
ROYAL PAVILION (5) – Resumes here for a new stable off the back of a win. Recent trial indicates he is forward enough to contest the business end. Major player with even luck.
BROADWAY SUCCESS (12) – Hard to knock on recent efforts. Well suited over the track/distance and is drawn to get an economical run. Keep safe on best efforts.
PRINCE PEGASUS (3) – Has arguably performed below expectation but enters Class 5 for the first time so don't ignore. Will appreciate any rain around.
RACE 2
ON LINE (1) – Was gallant in defeat last start. This assignment is more suitable but will just need even luck at a crucial stage. Will take beating with the right breaks.
LIM'S HONOUR (3) – Has been knocking on the door. Will appreciate stepping back up to 1600m and finds conditions to suit. Major player.
FOREVER WIN (2) – Last run was better than it looked. The tempo in the race was only moderate but is capable of making amends in this affair with the race run to suit.
DUXTON (5) – Hasn't been far from the mark in recent runs. Looks well suited stepping up in journey, so keep safe. In the mix.
RACE 3
OVERCOMING (10) - Gets Tommy Berry here and should roll forward making his own luck. Sure to run well if he repeats his last-start performance. Top chance.
TURF PRINCESS (7) - Ran well when resuming off a freshen-up and with luck from the draw here can figure.
SUPER TYCOON (1) - Finds William Pike here from a low draw and was a good winner two back in this grade. Can do it again.
I'M INCREDIBLE (6) - First up here off a trial win. Has always shown promise and could deliver this preparation.
RACE 4
GALILEO'S APPROACH (5) - Has the inside draw and should roll forward again here. Will prove hard to get past.
CENTURION (3) - Is 42 days between runs here which suits this horse. He performs well when on the fresher side. Respect.
STAR EMPIRE (1) - Has been racing well. All recent form is on the Polytrack but has won on turf in the past, keeping safe.
KING ZOUSTAR (7) - Looks among the chances in what is a very open race.
RACE 5
RUNMINDERBINDERRUN (2) - Has been disappointing but gets some weight relief with the claim and has shown enough in the past to be winning a Class 5 of this nature.
WEST NORTH HILL (6) - Looks likely to find the lead and will take running down. Is a winner in the grade already this preparation.
FEROCIOUS (10) - Drawn to do no work from a nice alley and gets Benny Woodworth. Worth including.
SPOKESMAN (13) - Is off a low rating here and should be able to perform well off this mark in what is not a strong Class 5.
RACE 6
THREEANDFOURPENCE (3) - Classy type who was stiff to miss out on a Singapore Derby start. Can provide some consolation here by winning a Class 3. Looks on the up.
RICHEBOURG (5) - Good effort over a mile on the Polytrack last time, kept trying. Turf no issue and 1800m looks within his reach.
LIONROCKSPIRIT (1) – On-pace stayer that has contested Class 2 races this preparation. Can give a bold sight in front with the claim.
GOLD STRIKE (4) - Talented type back in class after running in the Stewards' Cup. Can improve.
RACE 7
CHALAZA (5) – Worth forgiving off his last run. Looks well suited stepping back up to 1400m and is drawn to get the right run with the stable apprentice taking the ride.
NATIONALITY (8) – Has been racing well without winning. Maps to be on speed and will appreciate the booking of international superstar Tommy Berry. Major player.
IRONSIDE (10) – Didn't quite see out 1600m strongly last start so looks well suited stepping back in journey. Capable of contending on best efforts.
LORD OF CLOUD (12) – Eligible for an easier race but gets in with a lightweight. Finds conditions to suit over the 1400m journey, so don't dismiss. Knockout chance.
RACE 8
LOYALTY MAN (4) – On debut in Singapore. Hard runner to line up but looks ready to fire first-up off the back of three trials. Monitor parade/market.
VIVIANO (9) – Showed improvement last start. Will appreciate stepping up in journey and is ready to fire third-up. Serious contender on best efforts.
CURVATURE (5) – Isn't the easiest runner to catch but is certainly talented. Has been kept fresh for this affair which is his normal pattern, so don't dismiss.
CLAUDIA'S BEAUTY (6) – Has the ability to win this race but hasn't been the same horse since last preparation. If she parades well, keep safe for the minor end.
RACE 9
SACRED CROIX (6) - Has been runner-up in the first two legs of the Singapore Four-Year-Old Challenge but can atone for that here. Draw (9) is okay for him and is surely due some luck after being three wide no cover his past two. Horse to beat.
CIRCUIT MISSION (7) - Has drawn the inside gate which will ensure he gets every chance. Expect him closer to the lead here and is a horse with the talent to win.
HELIOSPHERE (12) - Gets the key booking of Tommy Berry here and draws No 3. Can improve on what he did in the lead-up.
WHAT'S NEW (16) - Is looking to make it a clean sweep of the series. She's been outstanding all the way through but has had everything go right. Can she do it when things don't fully go her way? We will find out on Sunday.
RACE 10
ABSOLVIDO (2) – Has been trending in the right direction with regards to ratings. Will get back in a race where there looks to be sufficient speed to finish over the top of his rivals. Commands respect.
IRIVING LIPSCHITZ (7) – Resumes off the back of having a four-month break. His form from last preparation must be respected and is certainly a winning chance if he is ready.
GOLDEN FLAME (1) – Performed below expectation last start. Things don't get any easier for him with the topweight of the race but don't ignore.
WIND OF LIBERTY (4) – Hasn't been far from the mark in three career outings in Singapore. Still a work in progress but is worth considering in the mix.
