RACE 3: SINGAPORE AIRLINES A380 LONDON STAKES CLASS 4 (HCP) - 1600M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$55000

Larry says, "The problem with big meetings like this weekend is that every man and his dog wants to lead in a winner. This race is a perfect example of too many horses with their foot-on-the-till and finding the winner will be tough. But hopefully some value to be found with the top three or four picks. DANNY RICARDO got into strife last start and did look a good thing beaten. He will need luck as it will be a busy race but a clean run will see him figure heavily in this finish. SOUTH GATE also looks due and did more than enough late at his last start to think he goes close in this at each-way odds with SUPER VICTORY likely to lead and be heard to run down given his good form of late. Another to watch at long odds is the top-weight, JOHN OF ARCH. His form reads badly but over the mile in Class 4 looks perfect and worth noting he won on this day last year. Too many other winning hopes to mention."

RACE 4: SINGAPORE AIRLINES A380 MELBOURNE STAKES RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2) (2&3YO) (WFA) - 1400M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "One of the better Restricted Maiden races of late with depth and plenty of significant gear changes to muddy the waters. LUCKY BREAK is one of the horses where a gear added plays part. His eye-catching debut run was good enough to follow but with blinkers added and John Powell on-board from gate one, he is a huge winning show. YES BABA should also benefit from a gear change; this time blinkers off (visor on). The Pat Shaw-trained 3YO should start favourite and looks the benchmark on exposed form. KATE'S KEEPER had excuses not to finish closer to the run-away winner on his debut and that run good enough to think he wins sooner than later although gate 13 could be an issue in what will be a very hotly contested race. Throw a blanket over STAR RAINBOW, ZAC SUGGESTION, MORRIS, SWEET LODGE, DANGER ZONE and SPRING THUNDER with one eye on the emergency, DRAGON G, at value."

RACE 5: SINGAPORE AIRLINES A380 NEW YORK STAKES NOVICE (SW) - 1200M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "Another super tough race to find the winner and it may be a case of the tote being your best friend. As is the case with most Novice races, more than a handful of last start winners are in the field and another few with close up placings after recent wins. And truth be told there doesn't look much between the likes of OM or BIG READY who both broke somewhat overdue maiden status' at their last starts. Both can win again and epxect both to be heavily supported. HOLY EMPIRE is the joker in the pack though given he resumes after nearly a year away from the track. But his two runs as a 2YO were very good including a close up second in the Group 3 Juvenile Challenge. Hopefully he gets some support and is at his best as he did look a nice type and well worth following. The blanket over eight or so others with winning hopes."

RACE 6: SINGAPORE AIRLINES A380 PARIS STAKES KRANJI STAKES C (SW) - 1800M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "Yet another strong affair, this time a Kranji Stakes C over 1800 metres where a number of the 4YOs could be meeting in the Derby later on in the year. This could well be a strong form race. GREENSTONE is one of the most honest and game animals around, he always gets up the front and defies them to run him down, with Moreira to rate him he will be hard to pass again. FIRST SCOOP got back too far last time and let GREENSTONE get a winning break, Verenzuela takes over from Tengku Rehaizat and he his likely to have him much handier. LORD BROMPTON is lightly raced but full of promise, he resumed from a freshen-up with a strong win over 1400 metres last start, at his previous outing over 2000 metres he went down to GREENSTONE and meets him 1.5 kgs better for a half length defeat. HOT GOLD has been entered in some high quality so clearly someone thinks he is pretty good; this race is somewhat easier but he is being tried over 1800 metres. FEISTY LEO always runs on and being by Blackfriars the 1800 metres should suit him. MUSKETEER resumed with a strong win over 1400 metres, he won a similar race to this last preparation and should be able to just sit of the speed and run on strongly.The mare RAZZIYA OF SYDNEY is also racing in great form and at the top of the weights GOODPACK will find this easier than recent encounters. A very good race and many of these horses will be racing against each other in Singapore Group races in the future."

RACE 7: SINGAPORE AIRLINES A380 SYDNEY STAKES KRANJI STAKES A (SW) - 1200M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "Another very strong race, a rare Kranji Stakes A over 1200 metres. TOUCH OF GOLD found the 1400 metres a bit far at his last outing, back to 1200 metres and with the good barrier draw he should be on the speed all the way and will be the one they have to run down. EL MILAGRO found the Lion City Cup too tough last start but his previous for was exemplary and with Matt Kellady claiming 1kg he should be very competitive. His last win was over MASTHEAD and Moreira takes the mount, he has been knocking on the door and gets his chance in this. METEOR MIKE ran a great race behind SUPER EASY in the Lion City Cup and is a very honest and consistent horse, he will be running on strongly. LETS SEE ACTION is another that has been racing consistently, he resumed wth a strong second over 1200 metres and being down in the weights could sit on the speed and run on late. Bruce Marsh has two chances, HAMMER DOWN who gets the blinkers for the first, he won a trial recently and after three runs back Ivaldo Santana jumps on and he should be ready to show his best, his other runner TRUDEAU is resuming and trialed very well recently, this will be tough but he was a model of consistency last time in and could show up fresh."

RACE 8: SINGAPORE AIRLINES A380 TOKYO STAKES OPEN (HCP) - 1600M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "An Open Handicap over a mile with some quality horses engaged against some who have been in good form in weaker grades. Michael Freedman has a strong hand with four runners the best of whom may be NANDOWRA, a very honest performer suited at the mile and with Nunes to steer will be handy all the way and kick on strongly. Moreira gets on THE COMEDIAN, the blinkers come off, he is unpredictable but has a nice alley and goes best fresh; he could have the last laugh. ALWAYS CERTAIN is a quality galloper who will be helped by the claim for Zuriman, he has rarely been ridden by an apprentice and could not win for Rehaizat or Shafiq, however he will keep them all honest. His fourth runner is MATTERHORN who should be up near the lead and give a bold sight. The party poopers for the Freedman team could come from Steven Burridge or Pat Shaw. Steven has SHUTTLE MAN who bounced back to form last star with a strong win, and has no weight with Harry Kassim taking the mount, the wide draw could challenge and a positive ride is in order, his other runner BLACK ICE is a day-to-day proposition with leg issues but always gives his best. Pat Shaw has the moody MARTINCHO CAT who has struck a rich vein of form and has the bonus of Barend Vorster and an inside draw. The veteran miler KEEP AWAY and BORN TO FLY who will run on strongly can be considered for the exotics."

RACE 9: KRISFLYER INTERNATIONAL SPRINT 2013 (INT'L G1) (GLOBAL SPRINT CHALLENGE - 4TH LEG)(3YO'S & ABOVE) (SW) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1200M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$1000000

Larry says, "DASHER GO GO might not be teh best sprinter in Japan at the moment but don't let that small fact put you off. The Japanese form is 'world class' and with the trainer having travelling experience and the horse in good form, he can win. The Singapore-based horses have been hard to beat in this in recent years and SUPER EASY is a classy Michael Freedman trained sprinter who returned to his best form winning the Singapore Group 1 Lion City Cup last start, he has the home ground advantage, is nicely drawn in 6 and with Joao Moreira on top will be hard to beat. The other Freedman runner, MR BIG, is very honest and finished 2nd to Ato in this race last year, the field is stronger this time but with Corey Brown to steer cannot be discounted. BALMONT MAST finished second in the Golden Shaheen in Dubai is perfectly drawn in 2 and must be respected. LUCKY NINE is a top sprinter from Hong Kong who won the Chairmans Sprint (HK Gp 1) in February, his last two efforts have been ordinary but could win this if at his best. The Australian horse BEL SPRINTER won the Galaxy in Sydney on resuming before a third behind Black Caviar, he can be moody but if he has handled the trip and the weather he will be the testing material, unfortunately he has the visitor’s draw in 10 and will probably have to go back and look to finish off strongly. For the exotics include the Mike de Kok trained KAVANAGH."

RACE 10: SINGAPORE AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL CUP 2013 (INT'L G1) (3YO'S & ABOVE) (SW)(RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 2000M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:40 PRIZE MONEY: S$3000000

Larry says, "A terrific field goes around in this year’s renewal. RED CADEAUX is a grand old world travelling 7YO, he won in Hong Kong three starts back, is tough as teak and with Gerard Mosse the pilot, will be suited by the long straight at Kranji. His second in teh Dubai World Cup is winning form here. The John Moore trained MILITARY ATTACK won the QE II Cup in Hong Kong last start and has looked good on the track since arriving, with Zac Purton steering from a perfect draw he should have the gun run and be very hard to beat. The German horse PASTORIOUS is an interesting runner, a star in his home country he scored a big win in the Prix Ganay, a Group race in France over 2000m and if he has acclimatized is a strong chance, he has drawn out a bit and will need to get cover early. DAN EXCEL scored in the Champions Mile in Hong Kong, the 2000 metres may test but he is perfectly drawn in the ace. The Doomben Cup winner MAWINGO has recently arrived in Singapore to be trained by Michael Freedman and is going to stay on after the Cup, his recent form is nothing flash, reportedly he has been “picky” with his food and he must be taken on trust. Amongst the Singapore horses the best chance is the class mare BETTER LIFE who showed she is nearing her best with a strong win last time out over 2000 metres in the Singapore QEII Cup (Singapore Group 2);, trained by the master conditioner Hideyuki Takaoka and to be ridden by Alan Munro she will keep them honest. For the exotics, include HUNTER'S LIGHT, FLAX and MULL OF KILLOUGH."

RACE 11: SINGAPORE AIRLINES A380 ZURICH STAKES CLASS 3 (HCP) - 1200M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "The programme concludes with a strong Class 3 over 1200 metres on turf with the issue clouded by a number that are resuming. SICHUAN RULER is a super honest 1200 metre sprinter who is well drawn with regular rider John Powell; he will be charging at them late. DAVIDE is another honest fellow from the Pat Shaw stable he has found the Class too hot in some recent events but is trialing well and suited this grade; he should give a bold sight. MIRACLE BAY is a flyer who races well fresh, he will give a huge sight if Ivaldo Santana can get across and lead. SELECT GATHERING rarely runs a bad race and with Moreira on top should sit just off the speed and run on strongly. SUPER MISSION is a former Argentinean Group winner who has been finding it far too tough at Singapore Group level, this is much easier and with Manoel Nunes to steer he must be a strong chance despite the wide alley. DIVINE HERO is a promising type resuming with a nice barrier draw and MAI GURU is a useful 3YO working his way through the classes. FARETTI is an interesting US-bred runner who trials well and could bear watching from his good gate."

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