Singapore Friday Focus

The Singapore Turf Club this weekend stages one of its biggest and most significant race meetings of the year  and Te Akau Racing is there!

Enjoy the Singapore Turf's Club's assessment of the Friday night, nine race programme:

RACE 1

In a field with no standout competition, Eclair Sensation (1) gets the vote. The 100m step-up in distance should be helpful to the strong finisher. Silver Star (5) has been consistent over 1200m. Can be a factor here. White Coffee's (3) good barrier should be a big help. Can finish in the top three. Swift (8) has good gate speed. Drops back to a trip which should be more up his alley.

RACE 2

Stick Seeker (4) ran a close second twice at his last two outings. If he can overcome outside barrier he may finish one better this time round. Five Hundred Bucks (1) is quick out of the gates. Can finish in the money. Ninetysevenemperor (5) looks to be improving with each race. Not without a say. Megeve (9) has drawn marble one. Has been performing consistently and should be in the mix towards the end of the race.

RACE 3

Brad (2) has been a consistent performer at this distance, never finishing too far away from the top at his last 5 starts. Lost the last 1700m race by a narrow margin. Should do better this time round. He will have to contend with Squire Osbaldeston (1) who has got a better draw and has done nothing wrong since his debut in February. Mr Connery (8) is at home over such trips. Showed marked improvement without blinkers last time out. Expect a similar finish or better. La Fontana (6) has won over 1600m before and the excellent draw should help him run up with the speed. Will be thereabouts when the whips are cracking.

RACE 4

Always the bridesmaid but never the bride, Fortune Winner (12) has had four seconds in the last five outings. The step-up to the mile should help the strong finisher break his duck. Molly Browne (13) has shown at her last start she can perform over 1600m despite drawing off the track. Better luck with the draw this time as she has pulled out marble one. Leading hope.Megabucks (14) ran third at long odds last time out. Will be looking to repeat the feat on turf. Horror draw is against him, but if he reproduces his last run, he can still steal a place. Bimala (4)may sneak into fourth after some commendable runs in the last two outings.

RACE 5

Super One (1) is the horse to beat. His two wins from barrier to post from as many outings spoke volumes about his enormous potential. Will take a power of beating. Kubera Warrior (2) is among some of his likely challengers especially after he finished just behind him at their last clash. First time on turf. If he handles it, he will go close. Fine Choice (12) has finished well at his last three starts and the extra 200m should suit him to a tee. Improvement expected. Genius (3) showed a good turn of foot to win his last race. Has ability and won't be far from the action in the concluding stages. Barrier No 1 is a plus.

RACE 6

Power Lin (7) has a strong case for top prize after not finishing worse than second at his last three outings, although Sing Roulette (8) would probably have something to say about that. Not without ability and if he can get a good spot in transit, he will be a threat. Mexican Gal (1) has a good Polytrack record, winning three times out of five outings on it. An outside chance. Kaiser (2) is a consistent sort and can never be ruled out in such events. Keep safe.

RACE 7

Outstanding three-year-old Affleck (1) found one better in the first two Legs of the 3YO series, but gave the impression he was looking for more ground. The mile will suit better. Scored a nice barrier trial last week. Spanish Bay (3) was handed a good draw and if the frontrunner stays for the additional 400m, he might be hard to catch. Mr Spielberg (5) is more of a stayer. The mile may be a tad short, but he is not without a touch of class. Might be a threat if he kicks earlier. Three wins at his last three runs, two of which were over the mile makes Bravo Charlie (11) a worthy contender for a podium finish.

RACE 8

Up-and-coming sprinter Ghost (7) has never scored over 1200m but on his recent form, he should see it out. Lovely draw and nice weight are plusses. Strong claims. Similarly, Super Winner (9) is another emerging sprinter. Scored an impressive win at his last outing. Drawn awkwardly but if he gets cover, he will be a big danger. The drop in class should help Supernova (1) finish in the money. Blinkers off. Good News (11) has not scored since his emphatic win in January, but has not finished far off the winners of late. Place chance.

RACE 9

Mr Fantastic (11) is consistent over 1200m, having won once and run second three times. Strong case for a win. Gadawon (10) like to lead, but seems be one-paced. Chance would be enhanced if he gets a soft lead, though. A close finish denied Queen's Seven (12) a surprise win last up. Chance if he proves that this performance was no fluke. Art Of War's (3) form is inconsistent, but on his day he can lead and go all the way. Wide alley makes his job harder but with some luck, he may sneak into the minors.