Singapore racing continues this Saturday, October 21st, featuring an 11-race turf and dirt fixture.
In-form five-year-old TOP FIELD can continue his winning ways this Saturday when he lines up in the $30,000 Class 5 Handicap over 1600m on turf.
TOP FIELD didn’t show much in his first 16 local starts, but the Jason Ong-trained gelding has been a revelation since early July, scoring three wins in a row after being placed twice. Most recently, the Real Impact gelding overcame an awkward draw to score an impressive win over 1800m at this track, displaying an explosive turn of foot to overhaul his rivals by 1.25 lengths.
While TOP FIELD stands out as the form choice as he remains in Class 5 this week, the main danger appears to be CITY GOLD FRIEND, who finished second to TOP FIELD three starts ago, giving weights. Therefore, a 4.5kg weight swing may give him a good chance to turn the tables on the former.
Elsewhere, keep an eye on FLAMING MIGLIORE in the $50,000 Class 4 Handicap over 1400m (race 4).
FLAMING MIGLIORE’s last-start fifth-place finish, beaten by 1.75 lengths, was better than it reads. He was involved in an early three-way speed battle before finding the lead approaching the 850m, setting a strong tempo which led to him feeling the pinch late while those off the pace got into the race.
It was a good run under the circumstances, and he has since returned to the trials and won his heat convincingly. Seemingly improving with racing in Singapore, it won’t be long until he finds a spot in the money. He should map ideally from barrier 3 with jockey Benny Woodworth.
Woodworth also has a good chance to score in race 9 when he partners MR BIG BROTHER in the $30,000 Class 5 Handicap over 1700m on the Polytrack.
MR BIG BROTHER returns to Class 5 after a luckless run in Class 4 last start, racing three-wide throughout due to an awkward draw. Given the horrid trip, it was no surprise to see him weaken in the straight, finishing eighth over this track and distance, beaten by 8.75 lengths.
He led all the way to score by 3.25 lengths in this class five starts ago, and if he can recapture that form, a return to the winner’s circle looks imminent
