RACE 1: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (2) - 1400M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A 1400m KSD kicks off the programme and this may well suit the moody MARCUSINO who enjoys both 1400m and turf; with Dan Beasley on top he should be near the lead all the way. FLYING WILD's last win was over this distance in this grade with Manoel Nunes steering, he gets the same conditions and trialed well recently; he should be finishing off strongly. RAVOUX gets back on the turf and over his favourite trip; sharp improvement can be expected. The maiden, WASHINGTON BAY, will enjoy turf and 1400m, he should be on the pace all the way and old HOPKINS has won six times at the trip and can never be discarded. The lightly raced GOD'S SPEED and DARK PULSE are both resuming and while their best form is over longer, are suited by this grade and could race well; watch for support."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2&3YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1200M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A $75K Restricted Maiden over 1200m on turf and of those we have seen none have set the pulses racing and it may pay to watch for market moves amongst the debutants, some of whom may have been kept back to have a crack at the increased prizemoney. Laurie Laxon sends out RUAPEHU who has trialed well and before arrival won a trial at Foxton (NZ) by six lengths; with the in-form John Powell up from a good gate he should be hardest to beat. TWICKENHAM also had good trial form in NZ and has looked the part at the trials. He is a half-brother by Artie Schiller to BLACK ICE; with Corey Brown steering he should debut well. Of those with racetrack experience KAURI PARK put in a good debut over 1000m on poly and may well be better suited in this, GOLDEN BRILLIANT has done well at both outings and whilst his breeding suggests poly he must be considered a serious chance given his nice recent trials. INTENSE GOLD put in a solid effort in blinkers last start and despite the draw should get in the mix once again."

RACE 3: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1400M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A BM67 over 1400m on the turf in which there are plenty of chances, some of whom are dropping in class and some of whom will appreciate the distance and surface. BEAUTY SUPREME looks as good as chance as any. The 5YO's only win in Singapore was this trip and his form since that victory good enough to suggest he wins again soon. SELIGI has been racing well on poly and is better on turf and with little Hasri's claim and a good gate, should be handy all the way and hard to hold out. RISING EMPIRE has been struggling on the polytrack in higher grades and shorter races since returning from Malaysia; this race looks much more suitable and he did win his Progress under conditions similar to this. TWO M AND M will find this easier than his last effort in Class 3 and won a similar race two starts back; with Vagner Leal up, should get gun run from the ace. FLYING ZERO is a consistent sort who has been running well without winning, he goes well this company, the distance suits and should be near the speed all the way. There are numerous other chances including DANNY RICARDO who will enjoy being back on turf, LET'S TALK NOW and the interesting newcomer, the Longchamp winner, IZNATE."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "The first of the polytrack races - an average Class 5 over 1200m comprising the usual suspects. WAIRAKEI is usually thereabouts in these, the distance suits and with Lisa Allpress up he should get a gun run from the good gate. HUMOR TOWN will find this easier than his last outing in a higher grade, the distance suits and he should be charging late. MY TRICIA is also well drawn, he is having his second run since changing stables and was close up last start; Alan Munro should give him every chance. RETROSPECT has done nothing in seven starts; he is resuming but has been trialing well, the pacifiers come off and with Manoel Nunes up this is not a strong field and he could make a bid - watch for support. FEI YUE is also resuming, his only win was at this journey and he could race well fresh. As always in these low grade races any of the others could get in the money without surprising with one eye on SUGARTIME JAZZ who can resent the Poly kick-back but has ability."

RACE 5: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (1) - 1400M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A KSD over 1400m on the turf and surely the disappointing LIGHT BRIGADE gets his chance. A $1.4 million dollar yearling, he was originally trained by Gai Waterhouse and won two races the best being a midweek affair at Warwick Farm over 1300m though he did place in the Group One Randwick and Rosehill Guineas, ran 7th in the AJC Derby and 2nd in the Newcastle Cameron Handicap. He has then passed through the hands of Peter Moody and Michael Freedman without winning another race; now with David Hill he charged home over 1000m in Class 4 last outing and now finds himself in KSD company over a distance and surface on which he is comfortable. LIVE IN HOPE is down in grade and also drops back to a more suitable distance on his preferred surface; with Noh Senari's claim he should be hard to beat. LADY TRIO also gets back to a suitable grade, surface and distance; she can run on very powerfully when in the mood and should be closing late. In fact her closing effort on a leaders track last start has her under winning notice. The grey ZAC SUGGESTION will also enjoy the conditions and should make his presence felt. Amongst the others, the maiden GOOD MUMMY is racing out of her class but will enjoy turf and 1400m. MACAU ROULETTE looks to have turned the corner after his maiden win and worth another look."

RACE 6: OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1400M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "SLEW OF LOAD could be a good thing here. The former Argentinean had excuses at his Singapore debut when he looked a good thing beaten and certainly made amends for followers by winning his next three. 1400m looks no problem as is the step up in Class but it might be a case of "odds-on-look-on" in this small field. On paper he does look to have most covered with the exception of MATTERHORN. The 6YO doesn't win out of turn - he has some 18 places to go with his six career wins - but given he mixes it with some very smart types and is always competitive, suggests he gives this a shake and keeps the favourite honest. Gate 1 and S Noh in his favour. Throw a blanket over the rest for exotics with LOYAL FRIENDS looking solid at two runs this campaign and CONGO ZANDOR the improver at long odds."

RACE 7: CLASS 5 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Impossible to be confident in races like this but WONDER GENERAL ticks more boxes than most and should go very close to winning this. The veteran has five career wins to his name and although not at his best of late with a rating of just 28, he is due gets gate three and Ivaldo Santana. Also in his favour is the fact that STATE TROOPER has drawn badly and while he has early speed and a 3kg claimer in Willy Tan on-board, he might be made to work early and WONDER GENERAL will be ready to pounce late. Of the others, ZAC STAR DESTROYER has drawn to advantage in gate 2 and is in good enough form to follow in races like this with BUZET also some hope from the ace. With one eye on value (and the market), PRINCETON could improve lengths down in Class 5 and ROCKETY CAT comes into this with a nice trial under his belt and gets Corey Brown."

RACE 8: CLASS 3 - 1200M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "It's safe to say that you could do the form for this race seven or eight times and come up with a different winner each-time. And it also might be a case of following a horse that has done the right thing by the pocket at some recent runs. So while STRUBELI could only manage second at his last start, the fact that was behind the smart SLEW OF LODE suggests he is in form and can get back into the winners circle with gate two a bonus. Those that backed INDIAN JADE last start won't be jumping off in a hurry. The well-travelled NH-bred 4YO won very well at his Singapore debut and certainly gives every indication the extra 100m is ideal and worth following over longer again. As mentioned, you can make a case for most others but NATURE IS NATURE first-up after a terrific run of form could easily show up and SPEED DEMON looks suited."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "An interesting race as the punters will probably flock to two horses - NEUTRINOS and MANGATANGI - and while they certainly deserve the attention, it will provide some interesting punting options on the others picks. But as it stands, the pair look the ones the others have to beat with NEUTRINOS getting the nod on what he showed last start in a very similar affair to this. He has drawn better than MANGATANGI as well (5 and 12 respectively) so Corey Brown should get a few favours and NEUTRINOS will be hard to hold out. MANGATANGI has probably been a bit disappointing not to have won of late with support but certainly wins a race like this without surprising anyone. So where is the value? Starting at the top, CHEYENNE WARRIOR is a lot better than what he showed last start and a recent trial suggests he improves with a 3kg claim from a good gate in his favour. CALIFORNIAN GIRL is also better than what she has shown of late and this race is suitable with blinkers on first-time. Keep JET MAN and PROBO CHANDROSO safe."

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