Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 12th May 2019 with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE 1
IRON FIST (4) - Made up good ground last start April 7 in a Class 5 1800m event on turf. Should be right in the finish on a repeat performance.
TUN O'REILLY (1) - Was a bit disappointing as favourite last time but on his run prior when third in a Class 4, this horse can definitely win this. Danger.
SPOKESMAN (8) - Has been racing well and with an in-form Benny Woodworth on board, should be kept safe.
THE JEWELLER (6) - Went better last week when dropping back to Class 5 for the first time. Worth respecting on the quick back-up.
RACE 2
PAKATAN WARRIOR (1) - Lost nothing in defeat when one length behind the winner when coming fourth last start. Expect on the scene late. Major player.
TIGRESS (10) - Lightly-raced three-year-old from the Lee Freedman yard. Should be able to give these a shake here. Has had three runs over track and distance
LADY COUNSEL (4) - Another one expected to be on the scene late coming from the Saimee Jumaat yard. Will be a big-price chance at good each-way odds.
LIM’S HONOUR (5) – Form not much to shout about, but he did give some signs of improvement at his last start. Seems to appreciate the trip and handles turf just as well as Polytrack.
RACE 3
BLUE SWEDE (1) - Can mix his form but the eight-year-old has trialled very well since his last-start second to Mikki Joy and looks ready to win. The Long Course will suit him and if he lets down to the best of his ability, he'll win this race.
DICTON (8) - Comes out of the same race as Mikki Joy. With 50kgs only, he should be respected.
CIRCUIT MISSION (9) - Is another horse in with a lightweight here. Glen Boss will likely ride him at around 52kgs. Has put two wins together and is capable of making the step-up.
LIONROCKSPIRIT (4) - Likely leader and can give a sight out in front.
RACE 4
SATELLITE CLASSIC (3) - One to watch on the scene late in this 1000m dash. Has one win registered to his name over the 1100m, has had four lead-up trials prior to this race. A player at good each-way odds.
ALARANCH (4) - Likes to lead over 1000m and show her opponents a clean pair of heels. Stepping up another 100m won’t be a problem. Major player
DOMINIC (6) - Lost nothing in defeat last start out when beaten 2.4L over 1200m and should strip fitter from that run. Major player.
YELLOW JADE HORSE (10) - Still a maiden after 24 starts but has six creditable placings to his name, likes to charge home late and expect on the scene late. Player at each-way odds.
RACE 5
EASY DOES IT (6) - Is a talented horse resuming from a very long break. Has had four trials to get ready for his return to the races. So would expect his fitness levels to be good enough for this. If right, will prove very hard to beat.
DRONE (1) - Got a nice run outside the lead in a slowly run race when winning on April 12. With the claim here for Shafrizal Saleh, he's worth including.
HOWL (8) - Won impressively last start and may have come back better this preparation.
FULIFE BRILLIANCE (2) - Is on debut in Singapore, watch betting. Trials have been okay.
RACE 6
SOLITAIRE (2) – Has been struggling to produce best but finds a suitable off a previous winning rating. Major player in an open affair.
HE’S FORTE (3) – Bounced back to winning form last start. This assignment is tougher but must be respected with Vlad Duric taking the ride.
HALIME (4) – Question mark around the step back in journey but she showed improvement last start. Worth thought with a repeat dose.
NEO’S CLASSIC (1) – Hard to knock on recent efforts. The four-kilo claim from Syahir Abdul offsets the top weight, so must be considered.
RACE 7
SACRED SHAM (2) - Should be better for the first-up run where he finished fourth behind The Big Easy on April 19. That was a brutal race where they went out hard and it should be a good grounding for him going to 1100m second-up.
CALCULATION (10) - Was very good in his latest run, sat four wide throughout and finished off well. Better draw here, hard to beat.
YABADABADOO (3) - Returned to winning form in a Class 4 a month ago and can go on with it now. Certainly capable in this grade on his best.
FILIBUSTER (9) - Trialled smartly recently and could be set to improve.
RACE 8
WINNING HOBBY (10) – Talented type who is worth forgiving last start. Not a lot went right and is capable of making amends back onto the turf surface. Expect bold showing.
FEDERATION (5) – Performed fairly first-up. Will strip fitter for this assignment and gets conditions to suit. Capable of contesting the business end.
LIM’S CRAFT (4) – Won in style last start breaking maiden status. This assignment is tougher but has the upside to improve further. Worth thought.
AXEL (7) – Backed up his maiden win with a gallant second last start. Worth considering with a repeat dose.
RACE 9
WONDERFUL (2) – Experienced campaigner who bounced back to form last start. Finds conditions to suit so must be respected with a repeat dose. Major player.
MISS DUSTY (4) – Handy mare who is well credentialled for this affair. Isn’t ideally drawn but has the ability to overcome and fight out the finish.
KISS YOUR SONG (5) – Performed better last start when third-up. Now fully fit so expect a bold showing with even luck from the draw. Don’t ignore.
IT’S GOT IT ALL (8) – Performed well on debut in Singapore. Open to improvement and will appreciate apprentice jockey Simon Kok Wei Hoong retaining the ride. In the mix.
RACE 10
GRAND KOONTA (1) – Talented type who has shown plenty of ability in two career outings. The top weight is the only negative but has the ability to overcome and progress through the grades. Respect.
SACRED GURU (4) – Has developed a respectable record in a relatively short career. Needs luck from the awkward draw but Benny Woodworth retains the ride which is a push. Major player.
LIM’S KNIGHT (5) – Has been knocking on the door in recent outings. Needs luck from the wide draw but is capable of contending with the right breaks. In the mix.
RED SYMPHONY (2) – Performed creditably first-up from a break. Well drawn to perform so don’t ignore.
