RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A Class 5 over 1000m on the poly kicks things off. There will be plenty of speed in this with MACAU ROULETTE and PEGASUS VICTORY likely to go forward with SACRED CROWN and RICHEAST also having speed and the winner could well come from these. MACAU ROULETTE found KSD company and a wide barrier too much to overcome last start; back to a 1000m and having the ace he will be hard to pass late. PEGASUS VICTORY was ridden off the speed and ran on well over 1200m last start; he has been a specialist at this journey in the past and should be handy all the way. The stablemate RICHEAST disappointed when resuming, he is better than that and has raced well in this grade in the past. SACRED CROWN found the mile too far last outing but this Grade and distance suit. HAPPY FOREVER’s recent form is poor but she has won in similar company and if ridden forward, could give a sight."

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

Larry says, "A Restricted Maiden over 1200m on the turf where the 2YO's get a significant weight advantage over the older horses. SNITZEL SPIRIT was green but went well on debut over 1200m; he has had a quiet trial since and with Manoel Nunes up from a good gate he should have benefited from the initial experience and be hard to beat. FLAMBOYANT also put in a good debut, he will get back but should be closing off late. TRINITY is by Red Element and is a half-brother to six winners including the outstanding race-mare Ike’s Dream. His trials indicate he may have inherited the family ability so watch for support. INVINCIBLE MAN is drawn wide but has shown plenty in the trials and if Lisa Allpress can get him across, he should be in the finish. Of the older horses, the debutant KARRATHA CALLING looks a likely type and trials well - in fact hard held at a recent trial - whilst PRINCE CHAPEL did enough on debut to keep him under notice."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A Class 4 over 1100m on the polytrack and RAPID REWARDS with NEUTRINOS should lead them along at a good clip. This should suit Manoel Nunes on GOLDEN MISSION who will welcome being back on the polytrack and whilst he does get back the likely hot speed will help him to close late. There are several horses resuming in this all of whom have ability and could sprint well fresh. Mohd Yusof has three runners in the field with I-SCREAM NOW having plenty of pace and with TH Koh’s claim and a nice gate, is likely to go forward with a nice recent trial a pointer. The stable-mate, DRAGON FORCE to be ridden by Dean Beasley, has a very good first up record and if he can get across from his wide draw, he should be right in the finish. Yusof’s third runner, SCARLET STAR’s, only two wins have been on the poly and he could show up. GOOD NEWS is also resuming; HK Tan has a reputation for preparing horses for first-up tilts, he won his maiden at this journey and a market watch is advised. NEUTRINOS put in a poor effort when blitzed by BELLWETHER’s speed last start, he won a Novice prior and if can get a soft trip near the lead could be hard to pass."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 (2) - 1600M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "An extremely ordinary Class 5 over 1600m on the turf. CONQUEST and SUPER VELOX may well lead them along but most of these are very one-paced and it is certain to be a slog to the line. This may suit BIG HARVEST who battles away no matter what the trip and if Manoel Nunes can have him handy enough on the turn, he may be too strong late. The Takaoka mare, ANGE D'ORIENT, is far from reliable but she managed a good third last start and turf is her best surface. MR BEAN has not won for 18 months but turf is his surface and his recent poly efforts are good enough to give him a chance in this. READY FORTUNE plods away and is usually thereabouts and there has been improvement note in ANY CHOICE’s recent efforts – the mile on turf may suit. A dreadful race that any horse could win."

RACE 5: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A Kranji Stakes C over 1000m on the polytrack with a small field of just nine acceptors. PEACE NO WAR is resuming after returning lame after winning last start. He is a horse of some promise and could get a soft run just off the speed and can win on recent trial form. TERMINATOR finds himself back on the poly in a more suitable affair than the 1400m turf events in which he has been competing – with winkers, the ace and Dan Beasley, he should race well. SAND LANE is drawn out and disappointed last start but he was first-up then and fitter now should have the speed to cross and will be the run to run down. HONEST TRUTH likewise disappointed when resuming, he is a six-time winner at 1000m and could make a bid. DUTY FREE is the one that will sit behind the speedsters and close off late."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (2) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Brian Dean has had a bit of fun with ABYSS and the 7YO looks to have a few more runs left in him yet. A recent trial suggests he is ready to add to his four career wins with a nice gate, claim and a field with no depth in his favour. The dangers will come from the horses at the top of the weights with FUKU'S PET, GOOD BOSS and ZAC GALLANT all some hope. Of the trio, FUKU'S PET has the pace to cross from the wide gate and with a handy 3kg claim, he is in this a very long time. The race certainly suits and worth a long look on race-day. GOOD BOSS only gets a 1kg claim but has gate 4 and solid form under his belt so looks the benchmark with the maiden, ZAC GALLANT, also in this a very long way with Manoel Nunes up. Nothing else jumps off the page but it will pay to wide in exotics with one eye on the tote."

RACE 7: YEW TEE CLASSIC STAKES GROUP 3 (3+YO) (CONDITION WEIGHT) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1800M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$150000

Larry says, "This is perhaps the weakest Group race seen in a very long while. And while it was always going to an average Group field given the plethora of top races this time of year, having CITY LAD as the only horse rated better than 67 is a worry. A bigger worry is the fact CITY LAD - who is rated fairly on 89 - hasn't won since January 2013 and he probably starts odds-on! The good news is that apart from his good form in good races, CITY LAD races on the pace and this race is his to lose with just 57kg at the race conditions. Who beats him? Bar SILVER STREAK who is closer to Class 5 than a $150,000 feature, you could make a case for the rest of the field with the tote a fair guide. Perhaps TANGIBLE ASSETS given his racing style - he will be handy - is the biggest danger but CITY LAD the only one to be on to win."

RACE 8: CLASS 5 (1) - 1600M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, ""Oh Danny Boy, the punters, the punters are calling"... What the punters are calling is please win one sooner than later as DANNY is well overdue since dropping to Class 5 company. True, it's only been three starts in the lowest grade and he has shown more than enough to think he wins when things go his way. Manoel Nunes goes back on and from gate 1 with winkers removed stepping up to the mile, he should get every chance. The benchmark and the horse DANNY will probably have to pass somewhere late to win is CAN'T TOUCH ME. The Pat Shaw-trained gelding has been a model of consistency of late and this race looks perfect to knock in a well-deserved win. OVER EASY could be worth a sneaky look after returning to form with blinkers on last start. That was over 2000m but he did race handy so the mile might be fine with Saifudin up. A few others to watch but ENZO had excuses last start and his previous form has him well and truly under notice."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A very tricky race to close proceedings especially given REACH FOR THE SUN probably starts very short in the betting and comes through a weak maiden race. True, the former Australian did trial very well prior to his Singapore debut and won in a relative canter at an odds-on quote, but this field has plenty of depth and as mentioned, he didn't beat much over 1000m. He has plenty of pace though and he could just be too good for them but given KAISER BRIGHT also has pace, is in form and has drawn the ace, the race could be set up for swoopers. And the swooper in form is the top weight, SOON YI. And there is no denying the 4YO is due and could be value given the money on REACH FOR THE SUN and with the early pace expected, he can win. KAZOU also looks a swooping show on what he showed on debut before winning well at start two and might be value with the 3kg claimer, TR Barnabas on. Last start winner, ARROW TO POST, and WORK AHEAD are also both right in this and go wide in exotics."

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