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Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 1st August 2021 with selections & information on all the contenders.

RACE 1 

1st Pick: AMORE AMORE (5) Encouraging second last time out but he is not really a model of consistency. If he reproduces that form, he should have a say in this.
2nd Pick: SUPER SPEED (10) Did not quite measure up when risen to Class 4 company, but was a lot more competitive when dropped back in Class 5 last start. More of a Polytrack horse but he was placed twice on turf. Tongue-tie on.
3rd Pick: LUCKY JINSHA (3) Broke maiden status at his last start when blinkers fitted to him. Drawn wide again but should still take a hand in this.
4th Pick: CIZEN BOSS (11) A gallant third to Ima in a 2000m race last time. Reverts to sprint. Not the most orthodox programme, but on best form, he can still pinch a place here. Blinkers on.

RACE 2 

1st Pick: ROCKETSHIP (3) Has the strongest form in the race and should take a little bit of catching in this contest.
2nd Pick: DRAGON SANDS (1) A solid third to Renzo last time out and that form is certainly good enough to make an impact in this race.
3rd Pick: SAND BOX (8) Hated the yielding track last time out and will be better suited on a sounder surface with Danny Beasley booked.
4th Pick: SUPER EXTREME (9) Green and didn't really figure on debut, he can improve and that would seem possible. Each-way player.

RACE 3 

1st Pick: KING ALBERT PARK (4) Disappointing run after showing ability at his maiden win second-up. Switches back to winning surface, Polytrack. Can atone.
2nd Pick: GRAND FIGHTER (5) Not without ability but didn't have much luck at last couple of starts. Blinkers off. Low barrier can help him bounce back this time.
3rd Pick: MEGA GOLD (9) Didn't run too badly at his racing comeback after being away for almost a year. Will strip fitter for this. Nice barrier. Warrants consideration.
4th Pick: KING ZOUSTAR (6) Steps back up in Class 4 after his win two weeks back. Will find this tougher but he can still pinch a place.

RACE 4 

1st Pick: HOLY ELEANOR (11) Beaten twice in Singapore when well fancied. She has shown good speed and this could be third time lucky with Vlad Duric in the saddle once again.
2nd Pick: MELLAD (1) The step-up in trip and a start on turf can help produce a good run but he has to overcome a poor gate.
3rd Pick: MASTER PLAYER (10) Didn't shape too badly on debut in a better race and can improve on that here.
4th Pick: BIZAR WINS (2) The best of the rest for some place money.

RACE 5 

1st Pick: NEW GARDEN (5) A course and distance winner who has been racing well without winning in his last couple of starts. He is taken to land this prize.
2nd Pick: MY HORSE (6) Up five points for a nice win last start. He has more back class than most of these and should go close again. Keep safe.
3rd Pick: UNCLE LUCKY (8) Was poor last time but the form prior was much better. One to watch the market on with Hakim Kamaruddin booked.
4th Pick: HIGH LIMIT (1) Can make an impact on the pick of his form, even under top weight.

RACE 6 

1st Pick: SAYONARA (7) On song at the moment. Scored a nice win over Polytrack mile last time. Will get the run of the race from barrier one. Leading chance.
2nd Pick: ENDLESS (8) Seldom disappoints these days even if he is still a maiden after 32 starts. Came really close last time out but outermost alley is a query.
3rd Pick: SUN CONQUEROR (2) In his element here. Working well on the training tracks. Bears watching.
4th Pick: PING PONG (4) Visors seem to have brought the best out of him again last start at his first 1700m test when third to Free Fallin'. Include in calculations.

RACE 7 

1st Pick: MAKKEM LAD (7) A lot to like about this runner lately. Loves the course and distance and will be aided by the claim to continue on his winning ways.
2nd Pick: GRAND KOONTA (1) Highly-rated sprinter who comes into this off a strong trial win and at his best, can give this field a shake.
3rd Pick: KHARISMA (6) One of Singapore's most improved gallopers this season. Has proven he is up to this class and will look a danger somewhere in the finish.
4th Pick: FAME STAR (5) Classy frontrunning-style sprinter who ran a strong second last start. Needs some luck upfront and could be tested for the lead.

RACE 8 

1st Pick: VOLUNTAD (5) Close to shedding maiden status. Narrow second last start, with jockey queried for his lack of vigour in straight. Can go one better.
2nd Pick: MAXIMILIAN (4) Thereabouts at latest runs. Probably needs more ground, but he can still finish over the top of them if the pace is on.
3rd Pick: SUN ELIZABETH (2) Every chance but stayed one-paced last start. Drawn off the track. Blinker-pacifiers off. Decent chance in this moderate affair.
4th Pick: SCOOBY DOO (1) Disappointed at his last start. Weakened badly in the home straight. Drops back to 1200m. Outside chance.

RACE 9 

1st Pick: LADY SPRINTBOK (2) In a good patch of form lately. Likes to jump and be up amongst the leaders. If he gets to the front without too much trouble he could surprise here.
2nd Pick: KING LOUIS (1) Last start was his best run for some time. He gets his chance again to put another victory on his record.
3rd Pick: STRONG N BEST (9) His best performances in his short career have come at this distance and on this surface. Never far behind the winner in his recent starts.
4th Pick: BOOM SHAKALAKA (6) In a good patch of form lately. Likes to jump and be up amongst the leaders. If he gets to the front without too much trouble he could surprise here.

RACE 10 

1st Pick: HYDE PARK (2) Unbeaten at this level from just a couple of starts and has multiple champion jockey Vlad Duric onboard over a winning course and distance. A lot to like here.
2nd Pick: THE BROTHERHOOD (5) In good form and working towards another victory. A must for the Top 4.
3rd Pick: HELLO MICHELLE (9) Up 13 points for a couple of nice wins. Things get tougher now off her inflated mark. Place chance.
4th Pick: PINDUS (6) The drop in distance is a big plus and might be a decent price too.

RACE 11 

1st Pick: HEARTENING FLYER (2) Ran a strong second to his stablemate Celavi at Class 2 level last start and was finishing strongly. Back in class and looks the class runner in this.
2nd Pick: SURE WILL DO (6) Has an impressive record to-date. Has won four of his six starts and looks ready to run a big race with a nice trial win last week.
3rd Pick: I AM SACRED (4) One runner who has worked his way up the ratings and comes into this with good form. From a leading stable, so must be respected.
4th Pick: SONGGONG HERA (5) Speedy type who ran a respectable race behind Makkem Lad at his last outing, and who looks a danger in the Kranji Stakes A today.

RACE 12 

1st Pick: WECANDO (2) Has won at this distance on three occasions and looks suited here for a stable that is in good form of late.
2nd Pick: GENTLEMEN AGREEMENT (8) Ran super running second last start after a short break and was hitting the line strongly just going down. Loves this distance and can go close.
3rd Pick: IRONCHAMP (4) Likes to jump and set the running making his own luck. Boxed on solidly in wet conditions last start.
4th Pick: SUMMER WIND (12) Only had a few starts since arriving in Singapore. Is a get-back and sprint-style horse who is looking for this distance and even further. Look for him late.