Friday, 12 January 2018: Singapore racing best bets, race by race analysis looking at the full Singapore card on Sunday January 14 with selections and information on the main contenders.

Brahma Circus

RACE 1
COOL CAT (2) – Living legend at the age of 12! Showing all the right signs in trackwork to expect a bold show here.
HEE’S EGO (8) – Nicely weighted here and finds a suitable race to run well in.
SUPER BIG (1) – In form after narrow defeat on turf and is well drawn but has struggled with big weights in the past.
GOLDEN COIN (3) – Not really bred for sprinting but ran well two starts back over 1000m.

RACE 2
KEEP WINNING (10) - Couldn’t quite break through with lightweight last start but will be hitting the line hard with senior rider on.
FORESTO (11) - Now trained by Lee Freedman and has trialled impressively since moving to a different manger.
ACE HARBOUR (8) - Lacks talent to make it to the big time but at this level must be respected.
MR DUJARDIN (13) - Nicely bred staying type who debuts over a mile.

RACE 3
TYPHON (5) – Thrice placed 5yo maiden who is best going forward, finds a winnable race here back to 1200m.
RICH FORTUNE (2) – Has run some creditable races of late, booking of Michael Rodd is a positive.
LUCKY GIANT (1) – Working down to lenient mark (52), likes to lead. Place chance.
GREATBALLS OF FIRE (6) – Each-way hope here.

RACE 4
TRIGAMY (4) – Big run last time and won recent trial well. Finds an ideal race here to win.
LIM’S FORCE (11) - $24,000 purchase. Has trialled okay and is pitched in at realistic level for debut run.
CERDAN (6) – Stacks of place form, though now 0-20 and on best form can get placed.
NOVA CLASSIC (1) – Place chance.

RACE 5
MARGAUX (9) - Has pace and might be hard to run down if she gets an easy lead.
MILLION ROUND (5) - Huge riding change with Benny Woodworth back in the saddle. Watch for strong vibes in the market.
HIPPO VENTURA (2) - Rough hope in moderate race.
MASTER BANGER (4) - Fought on fairly last time. Will need an ounce of luck from a wide gate.

RACE 6
SUN DREAM (5) – Three solid runs to -ate here in Singapore and is stepping up to 1400m for the first time and looks as if it will suit and has a touch of class (Group 3 placed).
SIAMESE CAT (2) – Missed out on a run last week in a Class 2, better suited here and looked good in recent trial to suggest a big run is expected.
ELITE INVINCIBLE (1) – Didn’t show a great deal on New Year’s Day when trapped wide throughout, a little can be hoped for now up in distance.
REALLY CAPABLE (6) – Winner at latest start and won a trial in prep for this, strong chance to finish in quartet.

RACE 7
GOLAZO (7) - Just missed last time and meets Shoqeet 2kgs better. Gets his chance to turn the tables.
SHOQEET (2) - Promising 4yo who might be a Derby type later in the year. Chasing a hat-trick of wins.
HIDDEN PROMISE (4) - Had the dream run last time and pounced in the straight for a solid win.
PUSAKA (5) - Produced a solid second-up effort to rally late for a strong win. Fitter now and should enjoy the extra trip.

RACE 8
KINGS RYKER (1) - Senior rider back on and ran a great race in a similar contest two starts back.
ZAC ACE (3) - Trialling okay for this and rates a chance against moderate opposition.
HAPPY SAGA (5) - Chance if he gets back to best form. Proven winner who has been out the back recently.
MILLENNIUM’S RULE (6) - Rolled forward last time when a battling 4th. Has trialled well since.

RACE 9
BRAHMA CIRCUS (2) - Veteran who has been running well without reward. The 2kgs claim for in form apprentice is a bonus.
ELITE BEAST (5) - Recent trial was most encouraging. Look for sharp improvement.
DARCI CHARMER (1) - Veteran who has trialled well.
LIM’S RIPPLE (11) - Back in trip to 1400m after excellent recent win. Rising in grade but looks a promising horse for the future.

RACE 10
PAPERBACK TROOPER (11) – Showed a bit more spark last time out when finishing off in 22.52 when 3rd to the fast-improving Scorpio, this is not strong and can go close.
IMPERIAL FALLS (3) – Not disgraced in two starts so far. He can make his presence felt in this.
STUNNING CAT (9) – Lightly raced 3yo who has trialled well since he has been here, interesting newcomer.
FEROCIOUS (6) – Has some sound form to his name, trialled okay but stable are still winless from 58 runners.