Without sounding like the proverbial broken record, Joao Moreira is the man to follow on Friday. 

The all Polytrack nine-race meeting has few highlights bar the fact that Moreira could ride another handful as he tries to finish off what has been a bumper month on a high. 

True, he missed the first three meetings of the month and only rode a few winners last weekend, but five or so winners tonight look possible and would set Moreira up for a big Sunday and another 20 plus haul for a calendar month. 

And while six of his eight rides on the night look solid each-way hopes or better, a couple of wins on newcomers look his for the taking. 

SUPER JUNIOR will start favourite in the Restricted Maiden (division 2) event over 1000m (race 6) and given his recent dominate trial win, a very short quote is expected. 

Adding to his short price (not much over minimum pay-out is expected) is the fact the 2YO colt is by the same sire (Darci Brahma) as the exceptional SUPER EASY and is owned by the same connections, trained by the same trainer and ridden by the same hoop as the 3YO champ. 

DISSOLVED (race 8) is a former Australian galloper who was putting together a very impressive race record at major tracks in Sydney and Melbourne, included a Listed Race win. 

Although having a long spell from racing (courtesy of a short-lived stallion career) before being shipped to Singapore in April this year, his work and trials have been impressive since arriving and the Michael Freedman-trained 5YO should win on debut and be a horse to follow. 

Elsewhere Moreira has every opportunity to knock in a couple of winners on the likes of DANGER MONEY (race 1), SAVVY AS (race 2) and PRIME MOVER (race 3) early in the card before some solid types in QUINTA DE LAGO (race 5), FOREIGN EXCHANGE (race 7) and BENJI’S RULE (race 9) hopefully make it another night to remember for followers of the man they call ‘Magic’. 

Best Bets; SUPER JUNIOR (race 6, win), DISSOLVED (race 8, win), EXCUSE MY FRIENDS (race 5, value). 

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

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 1: CLASS 5 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Some reasonable Class 5 horses start off proceedings. We love a Class dropper and GENOVA AT WORK showed last start in Class 5 he wins soon. The blinkers go back on, he scored his only win with headgear, and Oscar Chavez should ride him positively and he will be right in the firing line most of the way. Joao Moreira often rides the winner of the first (and the rest) and Bruce Marsh has entrusted him with DANGER MONEY who flew home last start to just miss. They have left the blinkers off, and his only win came without them over two years ago when trained by John Meagher. He spent a lot of time in Class 4 and when dropped to Class 5 was running over longer distances and failing – this trip looks much more suitable and provided Joao can give him a clear run looks hard to beat. The 3YO maiden SUPER VELOX has plenty of speed and if he can get across from the wide draw and be left alone in front, could be very hard to run down. The stable mates SUN ENTERPRISE, with blinkers removed, and REAL GOODMAN usually race consistently in this class, and MY NEW MAN could show up on his preferred Polytrack surface without surprising. The veterans, nine-time winner DAN NOBLE and five-time winner REDPACKETDAY can never be ignored in these affairs. "

RACE 2: MAIDEN - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Some real battlers get to fight this out over the 1700m on the Poly. SAVVY AS is third run back from a let-up, the blinkers come off, and Joao Moreira jumps on. The horse has been disappointing but his best run was over this distance last December when ridden by Shafiq. He will not get one much weaker than this and Joao and Mark Walker seem to be building a good partnership. NEVER RETREAT has never put in a bad one on the Polytrack, his last effort under Jackson Low was sound, and now with Oscar Chavez wielding the persuader he should be the one coming late. GRAND VITESS has been stepping up in distance and this may the most suitable race he has contested, the engagement of Danny Beasley signals an improved performance. SUBDUE has got some speed and if left alone in front could prove hard to run down. Likewise, PLAY ON, whilst having been a maiden for a long time, can sit on the speed and fight on strongly. In a race like this, most of the runners lack a turn of foot, and if close enough on straightening, one pacers such as RISK FACTOR, DIAMOND QUALITY (not a bad effort one start over similar trip) and even NEWFOUNDFAME can find themselves right in the fray."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$55000

Larry says, "These Class 4 races over sprint distances on the poly are always open affairs and this is no exception. PRIME MOVER was never on the track last start and fought on strongly to get second, he is perfectly drawn here, has a recent slick trial under his belt and Joao Moreira takes the mount. He is the one to beat. XIN TREASURE to be ridden by the other Latin, Jose Verenzuela has put in good efforts from ordinary barriers at his past two starts. From the better draw this time he should be right in the hunt all the way. EATON’S GOLD has raced well at his two starts on resuming, he is another speedy type who should be able to sit on the pace and fight on strongly. OUR FRIENDLY DIVA was resuming when she ran right over the top of them last start, she is up in weight but should be competitive again. POWER AND GLORY has been thereabouts since resuming from a spell and should be running on late. Likewise, SILVER STRIKE has had a couple of runs since changing stables; he has won in higher class than this and at his best would test them seriously. INDULGE is speedy but gets run down, KING’S FRIEND is resuming but could go well fresh and PREMIER GRADE whilst having ordinary race form, continues to look and work well."

RACE 4: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (1) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "A few unknowns cloud the issue, but on revealed form RORY - to be ridden by Barend Vorster for Theo Keiser - has been consistently around the mark being placed at three of his four starts and gets his chance here. The logical danger from the raced brigade is ALWAYS A WINNER who is on the quick back-up after running a reasonable third on Sunday and will be ridden by Jose Verenzuela. Of the first starters, CAVALLO has been well held in his trials and will be ridden by Stephen Baster for Michael Freedman; a market watch is in order. DOUBLE CASH had several trials in South Australia, and has looked good in his two hit-outs at Kranji; he could be one to watch. HOLLY, trained by Laurie Laxon also looks a likely type; Greg Cheyne gets to steer from a good alley. G STRATEGIST showed up at his first start before failing in the Golden Horseshoe and ZAC APPEAL can be expected to improve. "

RACE 5: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A small but highly interesting race in which tactics will play a major part. MARAETI is on the quick back-up after humping 58kg over 2200m, he will be a real iron horse if he can get away with this though he will appreciate TH Koh’s allowance. He could also well be the pace maker for Moreira on Laurie Laxon’s other runner QUINTA DA LAGO who is always dangerous in these type of races. Intriguingly, HK Tan also has two runners, IMACRUISER who could be there to set the speed for DARING FIGHTER. Given this could ensure a genuine speed it could set it up for JOYFUL HEART MAN whose recent form is not anything to boast about, but his record on over 1800m is exemplary, two starts for two wins, one on the Polytrack. Shane Baertschiger, not to be outdone, also has two runners, KNIGHT SPIRIT on the quick back-up and EXCUSE MY FRIENDS who has been extremely disappointing in Singapore but was good enough to win listed races, the Tasmanian Guineas and the Hobart Guineas, back in Australia. But his last run was a lot better than the result in the book and the fact blinkers go on and he has drawn the ace, suggests he can cause an upset and win. And in a tricky race like this - why not some value and put EXCUSE MY FRIENDS on top? "

RACE 6: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (2) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "After three nice trials, I'm not sure SUPER JUNIOR needed Joao Moreira or gate one to win on debut. Throw in some very positive press courtesy of his famous stable-mate SUPER EASY (the two share the same sire, trainer, owners and hoop) and a smart recent trail with blinkers and the 2YO might just go off at the minimum odds. But while we have him on top and he should win, there looks to be some competitive types here and SUPER JUNIOR might not be the best option at a prohibitive starting price. One of those that may test him is TOMORROWS DREAMS from the Brian Dean stable who has race experience on his side. In fact he showed plenty late last start after excuses in running - always a good sign - and winkers on suggests a more forward showing early. Likewise OASIS SPUR has race experience and had enough excuses last start to think we ignore that and go on good run two starts back. He might provide value as well. The race doesn't have a lot of depth but a couple of other newcomers in SEA OF LOVE, GOLD MINE and PERFECT LOVE have all done enough at the trials to think they will go OK and are must for exotics with the tote a very good guide to their winning chances."

RACE 7: CLASS 4 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$55000

Larry says, "BOWIE KNIFE, EL PERIGO and DARING SPLENDOUR all come off good runs in the same race behind CINDERELLA MAN and all three look winning hopes. BOWIE KNIFE looks the pick of the bunch given he had plenty of excuses in the straight in that race and almost found enough late to win. S Anandan retains the ride and if he gets any luck from gate five, BOWIE KNIFE looks hard to beat. But while FOREIGN EXCHANGE comes into this race after a poor run at his last start, his previous form - especially a close up second behind VAYA CONDIOS - has him the horse to beat. Gate one is definitely a factor given Joao Moreira will be able to dictate terms and that will mean plenty over two turns on the tight inner-track. As mentioned, EL PERIGO did enough last start to follow in this company - the small field suits - and DARING SPLENDOUR a big hope on his last run although blinkers removed is a small concern."

RACE 8: CLASS 3 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "DISSOLVED, courtesy of a short-lived career at stud, has taken a while to get back to the track having last raced in Australia in February 2011 but given he only arrived in Singapore in April 2012 and has done everything right since arriving, a debut win looks on the cards. The well-bred 5YO (who won three from nine in Australia including a listed race) has trailed twice this month in preparation and has looked terrific on both occasions. So while a short price is expected, anything but a win would disappoint. In he doesn't handle the occasion (or the gate - 10); a horse like BM WIN will be there to strike with good form coupled with a nice gate (three). Vorster rides and the American-bred also loves the surface so a good option for a stand-out forecast with the likely fave in DISSOLVED. Of the rest, you have to respect a horse like ROYCE first up after a short break (wide gate some issue) with VELLFIRE a good option at value for exotics. SELIGI, DANZIG ROCKET and MOOVA HOOVA thereabouts (the later at odds)."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$55000

Larry says, "As you would expect a very tough race to close the meeting and good luck if alive in any exotic bets. Hard to find much between the top seven or so chances with luck in running going to be a factor given a few of the fancies have drawn badly. With this in mind, BROWN SHADOW from gate three, looks a very solid winning option. The DANE SHADOW 4YO broke through for an overdue (to say the least) first win in Singapore two starts back but more importantly backed that effort up with a strong late effort from a bad gate last time out. Hopefully it gets silly out front early and jockey Saifudin gets a beautiful sit and handy enough to have BROWN SHADOW ready to strike when it counts. But plenty of others to talk about including HUMOR TOWN back in a very suitable race, the consistent SHINING GLORY and BENJI'S RULE always a hope with best work expected late. But those three have all drawn badly so you also have to include ROCK YOU from gate 4 and last start winners FAT BOBO (gate 5) and COUP DA VINCI (8). "

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