RACE 1: CLASS 5 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A dreadful Class 5 over 1200m opens proceedings on the polytrack. SIMPANG ran on well last start and while far from trustworthy, could win this if on his game. The 5YO's only win was this trip and Class and with the experienced and in-form John Powell up, a big run is expected. SPECTA DILEMMA resumed after a long spell with a good second last start, he has been kept fresh with a recent trial and Lisa Allpress takes over from little Zawari, he could be hard to beat. VOLKOV is a speedy customer who knows how to win. The saddle slipped last start and in this field he could get a soft run in front and be hard to pass. Most of the rest are unreliable or non-winners. REGAL SALUTE is a maiden resuming, his form in his previous preparation was sound and with Manoel Nunes on top from a good alley, should race well - watch for support. CELESTIAL STAR is also a maiden but was not far away over 1400m on turf last start, his only placing was in the Class, distance and surface and could race well. SPICY CAT put in a moderate effort last start but flew home at the start prior; whilst his only win was on turf in blinkers he is now under the care of the Class 5 master Sam Chua and could surprise."

RACE 2: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Another ordinary affair, a KSD over 1000m on the poly with a number of horses resuming. Mark Walker has a strong hand with DR OCTOPUS and TOAST'S ANGEL but both horses are resuming and the market will be the best guide. DR OCTOPUS placed behind DANIEL in a Novice at last outing after a good Initiation win; if he is ready, that form is well up to this. The blinkers come off TOAST'S ANGEL and her best form has been without headgear. Her last win was in this grade over 1200m and a recent trial indicates a good first up effort. AMAZEALOT is also resuming, he is very green but has ability and should give a sight from the ace. The new boy - Nareesh Juglall - won at his only ride last weekend and gets the challenge of the professional place-getter LUCKY DAPPER; he rarely runs a bad race but getting him over the line in the premier position has daunted most. PROBO CHANDROSO and MAGIC OCEAN usually race well in this grade and will make their presence felt."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A Class 4 over 1200m on the poly with some good horses but not a great deal of depth. The mare STILETTO raced wide and got into strife when resuming last start; she is better suited in this and with Corey Brown up should race on the speed all the way. KAISER BRIGHT also has plenty of speed and will give them something to catch from the good gate. Of the closers MAPLE STAR resumed with strong effort in KSC over 1000m, he is better suited here and should be closing late. SOON YI is racing very consistently and just missed in KSC company last start; he too will be finishing off strongly. The interesting runner is MILITARY ATTACK, he is resuming after winning over the poly mile last run; a winner over 2000m in the UK he could be readying for the Derby but may sprint well fresh."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Another very ordinary Class 5 this one over 1200m. There should be plenty of speed with PEGASUS VICTORY and FUMIKO in the field. Of the two, FUMIKO won her maiden over 1200m and with Lisa Allpress up from the ace should give a sight while PEGASUS VICTORY has yet to win beyond 1000m. NOT SIMPLE has been disappointing but gets back on the polytrack, drops to Class 5 and is well drawn with the in-form Davey Flores on-board; he can sit on the speed and should improve. FEI YUE has only won one race but goes well on the poly and with John Powell steering should get a nice sit on the speed in this. In a race with no depth ,MIGHTY ASTROBOY has shown improvement at a recent trial and if HAPPY FOREVER is ridden forward he could show up."

RACE 5: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A very weak Class 4 over 1200m and the former top 2YO RISING EMPIRE may get his chance. His effort over 1200m on turf last start was good and he ran 4th in a 1000m Class 4 on the poly the start prior; Davey Flores stays on and should give him every chance. With the pacifiers on BLACK SNOW ran a good race last start when 3rd; this race suits and if Lisa Allpress can get a sit he should be handy all the way. MASTER DRAGON has drawn the ace, he has no weight and enough speed to lead, if given a soft run he could be hard to pass. CASSIS OOLONG did enough last start in this company to follow and WORK AHEAD could get in the picture."

RACE 6: OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "While a couple of swoopers in DUTY FREE and BIGDINERO might make things interesting late, this does look a race in three with SOUTHERN BOSS, FLASH GIFT and SAND LANE the ones to follow. All three look very well placed over the 1000m and while nothing between them on paper, SAND LANE might get the easier run after drawing the ace and be hard to run down. He is coming off a disappointing run as the beaten even money favourite but that effort probably better than the result and Corey Brown can make quick amends. FLASH GIFT has won five and ran second another four times in 16 career starts and picks himself. Davey Flores rides and from gate 7, he should get a nice sit behind the leaders and get first crack in the straight. SOUTHERN BOSS has plenty more weight to carry since winning well last start but his form too good to ignore although gate 9 is a concern."

RACE 7: CLASS 5 - 1900M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "The usual Class 5 staying raffle and it might be a case of watching for support on the day over those with winning hopes. As is stands, URBAN LEGEND is flying along with two wins and a close-up fourth at his last three starts and you have to respect that. His last win was strong and looks well placed here with 55.5kg and Lisa Allpress to follow. NINTH AVENUE is one that should get support back in Class 5 over a suitable trip. He won a similar affair to this five starts back and given his last four starts have been in Class 4 on the turf over shorter trips; you don't have to a rocket surgeon to think he improves lengths and wins again soon. Throw a blanket over the rest with FOREIGN EXCHANGE some hope after never being involved last start on the turf from a wide gate, the maiden READY FORTUNE who gets gate one and Nunes with KTRONIC and CHENGDU WARRIOR also in the winning mix."

RACE 8: CLASS 4 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "CASH ADVANCE hasn't done much wrong in five career starts but those punters who have backed him at his last two might be a tad gun-shy following defeats with heavy support. But he lost no friends when beaten by a good one last start over 1200m and given he looks an out-and-out sprinter, the drop back to 1100m looks ideal and he can make amends. He probably starts favourite again but there does look some depth to the field with the likes of HERO SUCCESS, DREAMCATCHER, SAVAGE STORM and ASSERTIVE LAD all ready to win if CASH ADVANCE again lowers his colours. Of the quartet, HERO SUCCESS might be value as his first-up run was better than the result when doing it wide so it will pay to keep the 4YO safe. DREAMCATCHER resumes after a nice KSD win so must be respected with SAVAGE STORM and ASSERTIVE LAD right in this."

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