RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A strong Class 5 over 1400m on turf opens proceedings. Mark Walker has the best hand with three runners headed by the handsome grey AFFIRMATION who is unbeaten at his three sojourns in Class 5, two over 1400m; well drawn with Manoel Nunes up he will be hard to beat. The stablemate ZAC COMMAND scored at 25/1 in KSD company over this trip last start, he rises only 3.5kg and with Jimmy Kek staying on, should be closing late once again. ENZO is headed for a hat-trick after two poly wins, his previous three career wins were over 1400m in Class 5; back to his preferred trip and surface he should race well. CAN'T TOUCH ME is very honest in this grade, both distance and surface suit; from the ace Barend Vorster should give him every chance. AUREUS is a 3YO Maiden who is having his first start in Class 5 but he has speed and was placed this distance four starts back. GRAND VITESS and ROCK SHOW could also figure in proceedings."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2+3YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A Restricted Maiden over 1400m with three closers that have been knocking on door the ones to follow. SEBROSE has run on strongly at his past two outings to be runner-up over 1400m, the most recent after being caught wide; with Manoel Nunes on board he will be closing late again. ORION has also run on strongly at both outings to place over 1200m, he gets Corey Brown, is well drawn and will appreciate the extra distance. HIGHER SOUL is a Japanese-bred filly who has been tardy at the start but she too finishes off strongly; 1400m suits and with Alan Munro up for Takaoka-san, she will keep them honest late. Of the others, PHARMA BROWNE is a one-pacer who battles away; he has been freshened by a recent trial and whilst his best runs have been at a mile he has been placed at 1400m. BROTHER BAY ran on nicely over 1200m on debut, he will appreciate the ace and extra 200m, there is no real pace in this and he could try and go forward and dictate."

RACE 3: OPEN (2YO) (CONDITION WEIGHT) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "An 1100m race for the 2YOs on the polytrack and as always with these races the market is often the best indicator. In saying that, GUILTLESS had support and failed badly on debut but did look like he will benefit from the experience. He trialed very well in blinkers recently and despite a wide gate, should race well against his own age with support excepted again. EXCEED EXPRESS beat older horses when leading all the way to win over 1000m on his poly debut, he goes up 6.5kg against own age group but could be hard to beat again. WIMBLEDON had support, showed speed and fought on well behind RUAPEHU at debut; with Manoel Nunes up he could also be hard to beat. CASTOR won over 1000m on poly prior to a nice 3rd in Golden Horseshoe, the draw is no help but he has early pace and his recent trial will have freshened him. MIGHTY GLORY is also drawn wide but has speed and based on his good effort on debut against older horses may be able to cross. Amongst the others, ROCK ESPRIT failed in the Golden Horseshoe but his previous poly form was good, his recent trial was sound and he should race well. If the 2nd Emergency HAPPY HAPPY gets a run his recent trials have been impressive and he could give a sight."

RACE 4: MAIDEN - 1200M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A Maiden over 1200m on turf where most have been trying for some time and found seriously wanting. LUCKY LION copped interference last start when resuming and still ran 3rd, he has been placed five times from nine starts on turf and with Manoel Nunes up, gets a chance to make amends in this weak field. INTENTION resumed and battled on in a KSD over 1100m on the poly, he has placed at both turf starts and with Corey Brown on top, should race well. MOONBEAM DAZZLER battled on in a KSD over 1400m last start, he has speed, the 1200m is more suitable and with Zaki up should give a sight. FOLLOW THE KING was placed on the poly three starts back and his recent trial was solid, the pacifiers helped last start and he could be an improver -watch for support. In what is a very ordinary race any of the others could win with FAHLA FAHLA, LIVE WELL and the emergencies TEOCHEW BARRISTER and MORRIS amongst the chances."

RACE 5: OPEN BENCHMARK 89 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "A small field of eight compete in a BM89 over 1100m on the poly with Alwin Tan having the strongest hand. PERFECT CHARGER resumed and scored well in a KSC carrying 58kg over 1000m last start finishing strongly from off the pace; with the ace and the claim for Joseph See, he will carry only 52.5kg and should get a gun run. The stablemate TOUCH OF GOLD was placed three starts back in BM83 over this trip, he was close up on turf in a KSB over 1400m last start and with a claim for Willie Tan, is better suited here. SURE WIN is very speedy, he was placed at 1000m last start and will lead for a long way. BAHEN was not far away in a fast run race last start and will be closing late. HARD STUFF is a three-time winner at the trip, the claim for TH Koh helps and he too will be in the finish."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (2) - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Big field and with no stand-out it might provide value if we can find the right horse. GYPSY STAR looks overdue to win a race like this and might even be at each-way odds with apprentice J See back-on. Worth noting his last win - some six starts back - was with the junior hoop at a big quote so don't jump off if he does drift. SECONDWAVE may also be value given the form in the book. But he had plenty of excuses last start and with Vorster retaining the ride, a result here could be on the cards. Of the rest, LUCKY STRATEGY is a maiden but is usually in the mix. Munro jumps back on and from a good gate he should have every chance with BANKERS CALL an improver with blinkers back on. Keep WINNING STAR safe at long odds with RAPTURE and LADY POWER also involved if having a good day."

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES A (SET WEIGHTS) - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "A rose between two Class 5 thorns is the best way to describe what is very strong Kranji Stakes A over 1400m. In fact the race is so strong that three horses - WILD GEESE, EL PADRINO and SLEW OF LODGE - all come into this after runs in the Singapore International races. WILD GEESE - who ran in the SAIC over 2000m - heads the ratings and looks well placed fresh to run a huge race. Harry Kassim's 1kg claim helps and a recent trial suggests he can bounce back from his disappointing but perhaps expected poor run in the Cup given he tried to match it early with some world class horses. SLEW OF LODE was unplaced in the KrisFlyer but the freshen up and 1400m in this company has him right in this with support expected. Likewise, EL PADRINO looks better suited over 1400m and will be the closer on a course that should suit swoopers. GOLD RUTILE is honest and well placed down in the weights so looks the value with SICHUAN RULER and RAFAGA in the exotics mix with SPEEDY CAT also worth thought from the ace."

RACE 8: CLASS 5 - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "This game is a dead-set raffle. So much so while you can make a case for a few that look ready to win, a grand-old campaigner in BAY OF ISLAND could be the safest bet. The seven-time winner - all on the Poly and five overt the mile - has drawn to advantage in 4 and with 4kg claimer Ruzali retaining the ride, he should be in the mix. You can make a case for most of the others including all four of the horses asked to carry 59kg - MORE THAN WORTHY, ON TWISTTER, SACRED CROWN and SILENT POWER. Of the quartet, MORE THAN WORTHY looks well placed with a 2kg claim in a suitable race and SACRED CROWN probably goes better than most and might be well worth a look stepping up to the mile. Of the rest, include (in no particular order) the two emergencies plus SUPER ZUCCA, MAX RESOURCE, PEREGRINE FALCON and BRILLIANT POWER."

RACE 9: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "They backed the speedster BELLWETHER like there was no tomorrow at his Singapore debut and he got a stitch late to miss a place. Punters were a tad gun-shy at start two but those that kept the faith were rewarded with a strong win at a more realistic 2-1 quote. Don't expect that price on Friday as some "fair-weather" punters will make BELLWETHER as short as he was on debut but given the field and his dominate last start win, the odds-on quote might be justified. Nothing jumps of the page to beat him although XIN TREASURE is certainly in very good and honest form and will keep the favourite honest late. He will also get some support and looks well placed with a handy 2kg TH Koh claim. Those looking for value however, might look at CAIYAYA resuming. The 7YO is a six-time winner this trip and track and certainly up to a race like this on his day with gate one a bonus."

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