RACE 1: SPEEDY CAT 2013 STAKES CLASS 5 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A Class 5 over 1100m starts off the all poly programme. Old ARAPUNI ran on well behind JONATHAN last outing and this grade and distance suit. His last win was at 1100m in Class 4 and with Rueven�s claim, he is better than most of these. The grey RICHEAST is on the quick back�up; he has been racing consistently and with Ivaldo Santana up should be prominent all the way. STORM ARC is dropping back to more suitable class and distance; his recent trial was sound and with Alan Munro up he should race well. HAPPY FOREVER can be tardy at the start but if Saifudin gets him away he will appreciate the good alley and should be right in the finish. SUPER CAPTAIN jumped awkwardly and was ultimately eased down last start; if right he is competitive in this company and should be handy all the way. BANKER�S CALL will appreciate being down in Grade, he has some speed and if Lisa Allpress can get him across, he could make his presence felt."

RACE 2: BETTER THAN EVER 2012 STAKES INITIATION (HORSES NOT WON A RACE IN 2YRS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & HAVE NOT HAD > 8 STARTS IN SIN / MSIA (4YO'S & BELOW) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "A very open Initiation over 1200m with Laurie Laxon having three runners and Pat Shaw and Steven Burridge two each. Pat Shaw's GOLD LINE has been knocking on the door but only battled last start when finishing third on turf; with blinkers and tongue tie added, back on the poly over a trip that he was placed at three starts back, he can be expected to race well. All of Laurie�s three, OCTIVIA, HAPPY PRINCESS and HATHAWAY have realistic hopes though it is the filly HAPPY PRINCESS who could be his best hope. She debuted well and with Corey Brown up will get every chance after excuses on debut. OCTIVIA also impressed on debut running on strongly; she has the best draw of the trio and with Rueven�s claim should race well. But the hardest to beat may be Steven Burridge�s TAKEOVER, who put in a good effort in fast time over 1200m on turf behind BEST TOTHELIGN last outing. With Manoel Nunes retaining the mount, he will be hard to hold out despite the wide draw. THE MIGHTY THOR is another that has been trying for a while and GEESON MASTER has looked useful at the trials. MY BARBARELLA has disappointed since coming to Singapore with some reasonable NZ form behind her; back on the poly with Dan Beasley and a good alley over 1200m she could show up."

RACE 3: TUXEDO MOON 2011 STAKES CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$55000

Larry says, "A Class 4 over 1200m and MANGATANGI gets a chance to make amends. He is a consistent type who just missed last outing over 1200m on turf; well drawn and with Rueven's claim he will be hard to pass late. Oscar Chavez stays on PERFECT CHALLENGER who runs on very strongly; if ridden to keep in touch is the one that will be closing late. BLUE DIAMOND disappointed in Novice class last outing; he won his Maiden at this trip at the start prior - perfectly drawn with Dan Beasley up he has speed and should give a bold sight. JET MAN�s last win was in a similar race with Manoel Nunes up; he gets that combination and should be kept safe. BENJI�S RULE has won his past two wearing blinkers in KSD company - one on the poly; he is up in grade but gets a claim for Noh Senari and should race well again. HIMALAYA DRAGON ran on strongly to win over 1100m on poly on debut, this is tougher but he should make his presence felt. ANGRY CAT was close up last start in similar company, the change from Dan Beasley to a claimer is a concern but he should race well."

RACE 4: MEXICAN ROSE 2010 STAKES MAIDEN - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A very ordinary Maiden over 1200m and STORMY ALONG gets his chance to break through. He has been runner-up at past two outings and has been placed five times from 11 outings; with Davey Flores once again partnering with John O�Hara, he is the one to beat. One to watch at value is INVICTUS who is resuming with blinkers. Although his best recent form is over longer, he has good first-up form this trip and recent trials indicate he could sprint well fresh and Harry Kasim should have him motoring home late. AMAZEALOT is an improving type and was close up at last outing in similar affair; nicely drawn, Ivaldo Santana should give him every chance. FOLLOW THE KING was not far away last start over 1200m on the poly last start and with Alan Munro steering should get in the mix. MORRIS, MONEY KING, DEAUVILLE and LIVE WELL are capable of surprising."

RACE 5: BEAU BRUMMELL 2009 STAKES KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A Kranji Stakes C over 1200m with quite a few chances. ASTROSTAR is a very consistent sprinter never having missed a place on the polytrack. Well drawn, he just missed in Class 3 last start and while he has plenty of weight, will be hard to run down. LET�S SEE ACTION was run down late in a similar race last start, he too has 58kg but should race well again. LET GO LENNI looked pretty good winning in Class 4 company last outing, he is up in grade but should be hard to beat if he brings that form to the table. SELIGI has been racing well in Class3 company, he usually battles on well late and should be in the finish. DUTY FREE is also in good form and runs on very strongly, he will be closing late. DANNY RICARDO is racing well and AROWANA DOT COM could surprise."

RACE 6: WHY BE 2008 STAKES CLASS 5 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "This looks very hard for punters with most of the top hopes - FANTASTIC BOY, MAGIC DIVA, FRENCHMAN and ZAC STAR DESTROYER - the types that disappoint more often than not but all coming off promising runs. There does look plenty of early speed so of the horses in question, FANTASTIC BOY, MAGIC DIVA might be best suited to a good pace set by the likes of GANGNAM STYLE and HELLOLO. FANTASTIC BOY ran on very well late last start and although drawn wide again, he might race handier with Zaki booked and a win would not surprise. MAGIC DIVA will also be running on late and her form suggests she wins again sooner than later and this race is weak. Of the rest, FRENCHMAN showed enough last start to think he might be ready to show something (anything!) from gate 1 and the lowly rated ZAC STAR DESTROYER also looks in good enough form to play a part in the finish."

RACE 7: MERLION TROPHY GROUP 3 (3YO'S & ABOVE) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$200000

Larry says, "It might be easier to mention the only horse that can't win on recent form; VALEVOLE. And that's a horse with seven Polytrack wins under his belt and a few of them at a very high level. He has also trailed well recently.. but we digress... So who wins? At WFA level you have to start at the top and while resuming after a year away from racing, CAPTAIN OBVIOUS may be too good for most here. The dashing grey has trailed like he is more than ready to win first-up and no doubt connections had this race in mind some time ago for his long awaited return. MR BIG also has the runs on the board at the top level and while not at his very best of late, his last start good enough to think he could be hard to pass at WFA conditions. You can make a case for most others with special mention to HUKA FALLS who looked in good order at a recent trial, EL PADRINO who is always one to watch and some Poly specialists down in the ratings including SUPER NOVA and PIONEER SEVEN. Great race."

RACE 8: WHY BE 2007 STAKES CLASS 5 - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Everyone loves a Class dropper in form and ROYAL BRAT certainly ticks those boxes and could be hard to beat in this. The 7YO had a very good 2013 winning some four times which is a huge effort for a horse of his age in this low grade. The fact he remains in-form in 2014 and finds himself back in Class 5 suggests he can win again with gate 1 and a 2kg Zuriman claim factors. But plenty of other hopes in good form and NORTH STAR also looks very well placed after drawing well in gate 3 and he could easily win for in-form hoop, Alan Munro. GALLANT HEIGHTS broke his maiden status in fine style last start and like ROYAL BRAT and NORTH STAR, he has drawn well and that counts for plenty over two tight Poly turns. Throw in JET COSMO although his wide gate is a concern with most others some hope for exotics."

RACE 9: WHY BE 2006 STAKES CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$55000

Larry says, "This race looks a beauty with the up-and-coming TIGER BEE certainly a horse to follow. The 3YO took a couple of runs to find his feet but showed enough at his third start to suggests he goes OK, before winning his next two. However, while his last start win was good and he is obviously a progressive type, he does have top-weight to carry and that will be a test in what is a good Class 4 field. In fact, PURE TACTICS - who finished runner-up to TIGER BEE last start - gets a 3kg pull in the weights and some form students will tell you that's enough to turn the tables. PURE TACTICS gets to jump from gate 1 and that is also in the favour of the Strategic 4YO. But a bonny mare called MULAN might beat them both. The 6YO is going along OK but given she drops to Class 4 for the first time since January 2013, she should grow a leg and at her best, wins. Others to include are FLYING WILD, FUNCA and SIR FLEETWOOD."

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