Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 28th July with selections & information on all the contenders.
RACE 1
COMMANDER JONES – Ran a strong second placing last start out in this grade. Curatolo sticks with him and has terrific record in these conditions. Draws perfectly to get a good run in five.
VGOR – Continuing his good run of minor placings. That most recent one was last weekend where he made up a stack of ground, but the winner Outfit was far too good. Needs good early tempo to finish off.
VITTORIA PERFETTA – Make his class five debut at starts number 61 with seven wins in higher grades throughout his career. Has won once over this trip and watch for any betting support.
HEALTHY BABY – He draws perfectly in barrier one to take up a forward running if he sees fit to do so. When he won in April he led throughout in similar conditions. Seow takes two kilograms off.
RACE 2
HE'S MY HALO – On debut ran a strong second placing behind Lucky Goal who has since placed at his next start up in grade. Out of a talented sprinting mare he is going to take natural improvement second up here.
BUREAUCRAT – Gets a gun draw in barrier three fresh off nice trial last week in preparation for this. Nunes booked to ride is a big draw card to his chances. Expect market support.
LIM'S FABER – Expect him to roll along in a forward position for the strong Meagher and Lerner combination. Only beaten 2.3 lengths to Lucky Goal two runs back is good for a race of this depth.
BIG MAX – He has had his chances to win a race and punters are going take him with plenty of caution. From barrier eight he could be posted wide if he looks to push forward. Needs luck.
RACE 3
BIG DAY – Looks one of the better plays of the day. His course and distance record far outweighs the rest of this field with four wins and four minors from sixteen attempts. A last start winner who will be very short in the market.
FORTUNE WHEEL – Gets a nice draw in barrier two for Pinheiro who takes the steer for the first time. Has one win to his name over the trip and can run some strong sectionals late.
MY BOSS – Ran a second placing in yielding conditions four starts back beaten under a length. Just needs there to be good speed on to produce a strong finish.
PACIFIC DREAM – Hasn't been able to fire a shot in recent runs. Not the most ideal draw in nine and will need to keep in touch with the field to figure amongst the placings.
RACE 4
CHEVAL PEGASUS – Continues to show quality improvement in his four career starts to date. Made good ground late behind Boardroom on a leader bias track and has since trialed well in good time.
BIG RETURN – Big watch on this newcomer who is a rising three-year-old from the in-form Tan stable. He is a winner of all three of his trials since arriving and expect his price to shorten late in the piece.
LIM'S TETON – Finished third to Spieth Heroine last outing over 1400m. Drops back in trip this weekend and will take plenty of benefit from having race experience. Must include amongst your exotic picks.
OCEAN JUPITER – His last start he was beaten eight lengths behind Ace Of Diamonds at Group 2 level. He was well out of his depth that day and this looks more to his ability. Looked nice in a recent trial.
RACE 5
SPIETH HEROINE – After a long run of placings, she finally broke the maiden tag last start. She has strong form over 1600m on the turf and should get a perfect run from barrier three. Watch betting.
CENTURION – Gritty win last start on the Poly track, one of the most honest older horses here in Singapore and could go back-to-back this weekend. Pinheiro sticks aboard and should look to push forward from the outside gate.
FORTUNE STAR – Been racing so well in recent past, was in the same race behind Centurion last start and was very green in the straight. He hasn't got the best statistics on the turf but could surprise. Key booking of Bruno Queiroz who take the ride.
ENGNE START – Good run last time out behind Pacific Scout over the shorter trip on Poly track. Draws out wide in barrier nine but could be amongst the placings. Watch betting.
RACE 6
GREAT WARRIOR – Looking for three straight victories in the same grade, won well last start defeating Lim's Smythe and looks to be in ripping form right now. Draws perfectly in barrier two and Nunes sticks aboard.
BOARDROOM – Strong win in Novice grade last start over 1400m. He loves to get out and run, he trialled behind Ace Of Diamonds most recently. Should go close.
PACIFIC BAO BEI – Okay run behind Great Warrior last time out, was able to settle in the mid stages of the race and continued to stay on. Could be right in this but draws out. Watch betting.
KING'S GAMBIT – He is very strong over 1600m and now get Curatolo in the saddle. Sat up on speed last start but he is very dynamic. Could surprise. Good value play.
RACE 7
BOSS HENG HENG – Last two performances have been very strong form lines leading into this race. Hit the front a long way from home last time around and now comes back onto the turf. Okay.
SKY EIGHT – Usually, a front runner with plenty of ability in Class 5. Was in the same race behind Kinabalu Light last start on the All-weather Poly track. He has terrific statistic on the turf and should be in the market.
SHIHAB – Hasn't been far off in his last couple of performances, only a one-time winner from his 27-start career but now meets a weaker field and gets Nunes in the saddle. Could be in the finish.
MY DETERMINATION – Key booking with Bruno Queiroz in the saddle. Draws out in barrier ten but should look to get back and finish off late. Key player.
RACE 8
QUADCOPTER – Stable apprentice will take four kilograms off this old boy who has been showing good promise since making his way into this class. Course and distance stats are strong to figure here.
GRAND SUPREME – Gets back to class five where he recorded his last win at 1000m on the Polytrack surface. Would probably appreciate the Polytrack more but this is his class to figure.
KICK – He looks a great each way play in a race like this. He is struggling to get a victory under his belt but is very rarely far from the winner. Draws well and stable is in form.
OUTFIT – Well supported late in betting to not only win but absolutely demolish that field last weekend. The big question mark is the quick turnaround, and the winning jockey has taken another ride.
RACE 9
LIM KOSCIUSZKO – The local champion is looking to make it three straight victories in Singapore's only sprint feature. Last year he won this race with authority and is undefeated so far this year. He hasn't raced since his dominant win the Group 1 Kranji Mile back in May but has been kept up to the mark with a solid hit out in a recent trial. He should be able to slot into a comfortable position from barrier five. Local champion.
GOLDEN MONKEY – He once again measures up against his old sparring partner (Lim's Kosciuszko). He is going well this year and will have fitness on his side after competing in two Kranji Stakes A races most recently and winning one of them. He will look to get back and run on but won't be as far back as he has been in the past due to the small field of seven.
GHALIB – Been drastically jumping up in the rating points over the last few months from his success in Kranji Stakes A sprint races on both the Turf and Poly surface. He should get every possible chance from barrier four but will need to lift to another level here. Key player.
PACIFIC VAMPIRE – Always looked like a Lion City Cup horse ever since he's first two impressive wins, however, he's been disappointing in his last few attempts over both 1400m and 1200m. He loves to run along and gets very keen during the early stages. Looks to be the pacemaker and should come across from the outside gate.
RACE 10
LIM'S BIGHORN – He looks the leader on paper and should be respected in this field. He draws out wide in barrier eleven but will be very slick out of the gates and is an impressive 3yo for the in-form Meagher stable.
STENMARK – Looks like the clear danger to Lim' Bighorn now that he is in class 4, last time he was in this grade he won well and now gets one of the leading riders Bruno Queiroz in the saddle. Awkward draw but should be right in this.
PACIFIC GOLD – Could be a major threat to the top two in this race, stays in class 4 but now backs up from last week after a disappointing run. He could bounce back here and draws well. Watch the market.
TOMMY GUN – He was only moderate last time out in Novice grade behind Boardroom. Still a young lightly raced 3yo here in Singapore and now meets a strong field but gets some weight relief and an okay draw. Watch betting.
