Apart from the usual Class 5 ‘raffle’ to keep the Jackpot players on their toes, the five race card from Singapore looks a beauty with the RDA Cup (race 9) a definite highlight.

The Open Class sprint sees the return of three of Singapore’s best sprinters after unplaced runs in the KrisFlyer Sprint and connections will be hoping for a quick return to the winners circle for their respective charges.

CAPTAIN OBVIOUS fared best in the KrisFlyer with an admirable fourth placing and that form suggests he is the one to beat today.

The flashy grey also has the benefit of a handy 3kg ‘Freddie’ Firdaus claim - a smart move by trainer Steve Burridge - and a ‘go-to-whoa’ win would not surprise.

BETTER BE THE ONE is the danger and while his run in the KrisFlyer would have been very disappointing for confident connections, he is better than that and a big run is on the cards.

But you could make excuses for that uncharacteristic poor effort – he was doing it tougher than most throughout – and the million-dollar stake earner can certainly bounce back to winning form in what looks a very suitable race.

Elsewhere on the card, JERAM CLIPPER will be hoping to make it back-to-back wins in Singapore in race 10 when he takes on what looks a ‘solid at best’ Class 4 field over the Poly mile.

The FLYING SPUR 3YO was super impressive winning at his Kranji debut over 1400m on the turf and this race certainly looks suitable to continue his dream start in Singapore for happy connections.

And IRISH LIGHTNING will be hoping the ‘lucky last’ is just that as he tries to turn a frustrating run of good form into a win.

The Fred Crabbia-owned 3YO hasn’t won since September last year although finishing in the top four at no less than nine times from 12 subsequent runs.

His two career wins have been over 1000m and that fact won’t be lost on faithful followers who may just make him favourite in race 11 to break his 2012 duck.

All races are on the all-weather Polytrack.

Best Bets; JERAM CLIPPER (race 10, win), IRISH LIGHTNING (race 11, win) and CAPTAIN OBVIOUS/BETTER BE THE ONE (race 9, exacta/swinger).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 8 (1, 2, 3, 6, 9 and 11), race 9 (1 and 2), race 10 (1, 3, 5 and 10) and race 11 (4, 7 and 8)

Race cards and Larry Foley's synopsis follows and for updates on all runners go to www.kranjiracing.com

Please note the odds listed are "reference odds" only.

RACE 7: ICAP SINGAPORE STAKES CLASS 3 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 15:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "AL'S KNIGHT looks the stand-out in this race and while there are some horses that make it interesting, it does look his race to lose. After winning his first four races - a couple on the Poly - he did find one better in FINDERSKEEPERS in a similar race to this two back but that run good enough to win this. He finished fourth last start on the turf but that run was also good and from gate one with the services of John Powell, he is a terrific winning option. I think FAT KING could provide a challenge for AL'S KNIGHT given what he showed at his last start when ridden on the pace. Zaki retains the ride and from gate three he will be trying to run a similar bold run and will certainly make things interesting early. Of the rest, obviously last start winner, COUNTRY CLUB, is worth following while in winning form with SLITHER and SOUTH GATE capable first up after breaks and the Argentinean newcomer, GOOD LOOUKEN, some show with the 'Moreira Market' a tricky guide."

RACE 8: CLASS 5 - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "This looks an extremely competitive Class 5 field and anyone of six or so can win. The good news is that another six or so look no hope so while finding the winner could be tricky, we are some hope in exotics. Of those with winning chances, I think BUZET is due and worth following. He has drawn awkwardly in gate 10 but looks well placed with the 3kg claim and the one to beat with any luck in running. IRISH FLASH beat BUZET in April and that form will hold up here and a repeat of that forecast would not surprise. Obviously he was only average last start but the jockey did report 'not striding' so happy to think he can bounce back today. Of the rest with winning hopes I think SHOPPING LIST showed enough placing last start to follow in Class 5, THREE KINGS obviously picks himself with three wins on the trot under his belt (stubbornness probably prevents him ranking higher here) with TORNADO WIN and WHO ELS in the mix."

RACE 9: RDA CUP OPEN - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "The odd thing about this race is the fact that not one horse was even placed at his last start. Obviously the fact that the top three rated horses - CAPTAIN OBVIOUS, BETTER BE THE ONE and PERFECT PINS - are coming through the KrisFlyer Sprint has plenty to do with that statistic , but still the lack of recent form from a few of these is a concern. However, CAPTAIN OBVIOUS can hold his head high after a solid fourth in the International Group 1 sprint and looks very well placed with a 3kg claim to win this. His form in similar affairs to this prior to his successful Dubai campaign also holds up and happy to follow. Obviously BETTER BE THE ONE would normally be the one to beat in a race like this but his poor run in the KrisFlyer is a concern. And given he will most likely start favourite he might be a risk but a win would not surprise in what could be a two-horse race. Happy to think CAPTAIN OBVIOUS and BETTER BE THE ONE run one-two with PERFECT PINS, COUP ALIGN and NORTHERN LION the only others to concern ourselves with for the exotics."

RACE 10: CLASS 4 - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$55000

Larry says, "JERAM CLIPPER impressed winning at his Singapore debut and looks to have found a suitable race to continue his winning run. Although drawing awkwardly, Danny Beasley should ride positively into that tight first bend and with not a lot of horses who race handy in this field; he should get a nice position and be very hard to hold out at the business end. Another horse who comes into this with winning form is MAGIC MOMENT and while the trainer, Leslie Khoo, suggested that the horse appreciated being on the turf that day, I think it was blinkers on that did the trick and happy to follow him on the Poly. Of the rest, FOREIGN EXCHANGE gets all the favours for Moreira from the ace draw and can easily turn some solid form into a win while DAAD'S THE WAY is always a hope on the Poly and just needs an ounce of luck from the wide gate. For value or exotic players, keep VAYA CONDIOS, TAI COMMANDS, LOOK AT ME and MONTEREY safe in what could be a wide open affair. "

RACE 11: CLASS 4 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$55000

Larry says, "He hasn't won since September last year and is often easier to just ignore on the punting front, but IRISH LIGHTNING looks due and will not get a better chance to knock in his overdue third career win today. The ROCK OF GIBRALTAR 3YO has plenty of pace but usually finds himself setting the race up for others in what are usually competitive Class 4 sprints. But his recent good efforts suggest he can hold them off today from gate four with the 1000m trip definitely a factor in picking him on top. BOURBON KNIGHT has also drawn well in gate three and Moreira will no doubt try to hold his position early. In saying that the Brazilian ace might just let a few other speedsters who have drawn wide cross and get a nice run with cover in what could be a hectic early pace. Those who have drawn wide but might try to pinch this are THE HUSTLER with blinkers added, MIRACLE BAY and THRILLA IN MANILA. If it does get silly early then watch for JOYLUCK, HEY TORO, ITISWHATITIS and STREET RUFFIAN to be working home late."

Gear
BB - Blinkers for the first time
PP - Pacifiers for the first time
B - Blinkers
BRS - Blinkers on the right side
BLS - Blinkers on the left side
P - Pacifiers
BP - Blinkers and Pacifiers
BP1 - Blinkers and Pacifiers for the first time
TT - Tongue Tied
WK - Winkers
VIS - Visor