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Singapore racing best bets, race by race analysis looking at the full Singapore card on Sunday the 2nd of December with selections and information on all the main contenders.
RACE 1
SUGARTIME JAZZ (3) - Has finished runner-up in his previous two outings and finds conditions to suit yet again. Isn't ideally drawn but will appreciate the booking of Michael Rodd. Major player.
BIG REGARDS (10) - Impressive last-start winner by almost four lengths. Has risen sharply in the ratings but must be considered for a repeat dose. Expect bold showing.
PARKER (5) - Experienced campaigner who has been tending to mix form in recent times but will find this assignment significantly easier. Worth including in the mix on best efforts.
MIGHTY PHOENIX (4) - Yet to win in 12 outings but has finished in the minor money in recent times. Worth thought with even luck from the awkward draw. Don't ignore.
RACE 2
MON ENERGY (8) - On debut in Singapore. Has performed well in two trials leading into this affair and gets the services of the leading rider in Vlad Duric. Expect bold showing.
GAMELY (2) - Has been knocking on the door in recent outings. Well drawn to take up a handy spot and is capable of contending at the business end. Major player.
ATLANTEAN (7) - On debut in Singapore. Has only had the benefit of the one trial which is a push for this runner in itself. Needs the right breaks from the poor alley but don't dismiss.
PRESENT (10) - Has shown ability in two career runs. Will take benefit into his next preparation but is well drawn to figure. Capable of giving this a shake.
RACE 3
GOODFELLAS (5) - Has drawn wide here but with any luck from the barrier this looks a winnable assignment for this horse. Well graded on his best form, top pick.
SATELLITE KINGDOM (6) - Broke through to win a maiden last time holding off Geb Warrior and there was a long gap to third. Can go on with it.
COME AND TAKE ALL (1) - Got the perfect run last start but was solid when third in a Kranji D 1400m on Turf. Back onto the Polytrack is fine for this horse, has claims.
HIGH STREET (7) - Went fair in his last run but is better than that. Can improve. Has crept up in the points now so Troy See's claim will be welcomed.
RACE 4
PACIFIC OCEAN (1) - Looks hard to beat here. This is his race! Good again last time when beaten by an in-form Dreamer Legend over this course and distance. Well drawn, finds Vlad Duric and ticks every box. Set to go close.
MR ROCKWELL (8) - Honest type that has been racing well. Drawn nicely and another bold showing is expected.
LARRY (7) - Came up the inside part of the track (inferior going) November 4 when fifth beaten 2.1L behind Lim's Rhythm. Capable of running well on the back of that.
EINSTEIN'S CROSS (2) - Is first-up at a mile here but Ricardo Le Grange gets his horses fit. Keep safe, was placed over 1700m on the Polytrack last preparation.
RACE 5
STAR JACK (2) - Found the ground too testing with 57.5kg last time and got a bit tired, forgive. Form prior was rock solid and he looks much better suited in this race. Will get up on the speed and prove hard to beat.
SOLO SUN (5) - Has been very good in his past two runs. Vlad Duric will ride here from a good barrier and this horse definitely has a winning chance, respect.
SHAHBAA (7) - Is racing in career best form. Destroyed a Class 4 Non Premier field on Singapore Gold Cup day winning by 4.3L. He could be a wet tracker, but if he is as effective on the Polytrack surface here, look out.
BLACK JADE (4) - Should be fitter here second-up and if he runs the 1800m, the horse should be competitive.
RACE 6
BEJEWELLED (5) - Did enough resuming in a strong Novice race. He raced up on a strong speed and battled on well. Will strip fitter here and this looks easier, should prove hard to beat.
COUNTRY QUACK (3) - Is racing well. Got every possible chance last time but just found a couple of others too good. Gets favours again from the inside barrier and expect him to run well again.
LUCKY SIX (9) - Gets in on a light weight here carrying 52.5kgs for the in-form Dragon stable. Solid when placed behind Thomas De Lago last start. Worth including.
HERO I AM (4) - Comes out of the same race as Lucky Six last time. He's third-up now and should be getting close to peak fitness.
RACE 7
BLIZZARD (2) - Former Hong Kong star sprinter. On debut in Singapore and certainly brings serious credentials to this affair. Needs luck from the wide draw but will take beating on best efforts.
SUPER FORTUNE (6) - Resumes after a five month lay-off. Has developed a serious record in eleven starts in Singapore and gets conditions to suit from the inside draw. Don't ignore.
RAFAELLO (4) - Has been racing well and looks well suited switching back to the Polytrack surface. Isn't ideally drawn but is capable of figuring with the right breaks. In the mix.
MOKASTAR (11) - Polytrack specialist who finds a suitable affair down in the weights. Will appreciate this assignment over the track/distance and must be considered for the minor end.
RACE 8
POET'S RYKER (1) - Finished runner-up over the track/distance last time out and finds another suitable assignment. Well drawn to take up a handy spot and will appreciate the claim of Simon Kok Wei Hoong. Respect.
HERO IN THE WIND (11) - Has been knocking on the door in recent assignments and looks well suited at a mark of 45. Will race hard on the speed and can certainly give a sight.
IRON FIST (12) - Has shown gradual improvement in recent times. Switches back to the Polytrack surface which is some query but is certainly worth thought on best efforts. In the mix.
SATELLITE WARRIOR (6) - Only the winner of one from 15 but is hard to knock on recent efforts. Needs the right breaks from the awkward draw but is certainly worth including yet again.
RACE 9
CIRCUIT LAND (2) - Has been racing in outstanding fashion. Genuine Group 1 performer here in Singapore. Was aided by a perfect run in the Singapore Gold Cup last start but was brave with the top weight behind Elite Invincible. Can freshen up nicely for the 1600m here and has the class to get the job done.
SKY ROCKET (11) - Ran well without threatening in the Singapore Gold Cup. Raced against the bias of the day getting back in the field and coming wide in the straight. On the day horses leading on the fence were favoured. Strong chance in this with the light weight.
MAXIMUS (8) - Stormed over the top to record a big first-up win in a Kranji A November 9. Second-up at 1600m here is a slight query but he's a very good horse and can't be ignored.
NOVA STRIKE (4) - Ran on powerfully in the EW Barker Trophy over 1400m last time. Looks suited stepping up to 1600m and finds the services of Michael Rodd. Include.
RACE 10
SUPER SIX (11) - Experienced campaigner who has been knocking on the door in recent times. Well drawn to be hard on the speed and will certainly give a sight. Expect bold showing.
EFFORTLESS (3) - Experienced campaigner who rarely wins but is never far from the mark. Will likely race midfield with cover from the awkward alley and is capable of fighting out the finish.
ATHLETICA (2) - On debut in Singapore. Formerly from New Zealand where he is a winner of one from seven career outings. Monitor parade/market.
BIG ELEPHANT (8) - On debut in Singapore. Formerly from Victoria, Australia where he is a winner of one from five career outings. Monitor parade/market.
