RACE 1: CLASS 5 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Class 5 horses going round two tight bends on the polytrack always suggests a raffle is on the cards. Throw a recent Class-dropper who is a serious query over the trip - HUMOR TOWN - into a field with plenty of depth and it could get messy. But HUMOR TOWN has shown he wins in Class 5 sooner than later and the 1700m might be just what he needs. He has drawn wide but usually gets back so expect him to be flying late with Manoel Nunes a good booking. Plenty of others that can win and NORTH STAR looks due. The fact he was backed and ran well last start suggests the stable is confident he can knock in another win for the Takaoka/Munro combination. Last start winners - GYPSY STSAR and URBAN LEGEND - pick themselves with PRINCETON, CHENGDU WARRIOR and the emergency, SUPER STAR all due."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2+3YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "At this time of year you have to look at the 2YO's in Restricted Maidens and when a good looking filly named MEXICAN GAL gets to carry some 48.5kg, you have a second and third look. And a fourth look when you consider her dam - MEXICAN ROSE - won her first five races including the Group 3 Juvenile Championship at start two! She trials like a winner so expect plenty of support. Pat Shaw has two 2YO's in the race and both ROCK OF AGES and TOPLESS should race well. Of the two, ROCK OF AGES has had plenty of trials and shown enough to think he is ready to go well on debut with the booking of stable-hoop, Barend Vorster, a pointer to his chances. Of the 3YO's, LADY ROULETTE looks ready to win and the fact she gets blinkers and tongue-tie on and looked good at a recent trial with head-gear is in her favour. DELFYNE very much appreciates what was a good placing on debut and improves with that experience under her belt."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "CODIGO won at his Singapore debut and looks well-placed in this poly sprint to knock in his second win some 11 starts later. The 6YO has been consistent of late and showed last start with an eye-catching late run that he can win back in Class 4. The switch to the Poly is in his favour, as is an upgrade to blinkers so expect a big run. BLACK SNOW is also due and looks in this up to his eye-balls. The 4YO has been close-up at his last two starts and a handy 2kg Zuriman claim could do the trick. HOPKINS has had more starts than most of the other horses combined but showed last start he is still a force to be reckoned with at this level. A Rueven claim puts him only 1kg up on that win and he certainly capable of backing-up. Other winning hopes include DREAMCATHER second-up with Manoel Nunes on-board, FARRAND who might provide some value in what is a very suitable race with FINAL COUNTDOWN and CASSIS OOLONG a couple of lightweight chances."

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

Larry says, "Plenty of good form in this Class 5 and the tote could be a good guide. As it stands though, ZAC COMMAND won in better company than this (KSD) last start over 1400m and no reason he can't win again in Class 5 with Harry Kassim back on. His last start win was a bit of a surprise with head-gear removed but given his good form prior in Class 5, we can follow in this. Down the weights, QUALITASE also looks well-placed to win. The 6YO is more than due to knock in another win and from gate one with winkers on, he gets his chance. As mentioned, the race has depth with the likes of REGAL SALUTE, LUCKY EIGHTY-EIGHT and FEI YUE all having winning chances with RORY the improver at long-odds back in Class 5."

RACE 5: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "Not much separated ONE RAR and ILUMINADO last start and there is a fair chance there is not much between them again. ONE RAR gets a very handy 2kg claim so the weight pull actually goes in his favour (just) and connections would have been very happy when he drew gate 1 - always handy with two tight turns to contend with. The connections of ILUMINADO have stayed with a 3kg claimer and the 6YO is certainly tough enough not to worry about jumping from gate 7. But CHEETAH ON FIRE might just be ready to show his best back on the Poly and beat them all. The 5YO has been tried over 1400m (twice) and 1800m on the turf at his last three starts and given his four career wins have been on the Poly, this race could be ideal. The race has depth so go very wide in exotics with GOLDEN LARK worth an each-way look with no weight."

RACE 6: MAIDEN - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Given it's a maiden you could make an excuse for a weak field but this race is bottom-of-the-barrel. So a horse with some upside in LION MASTER might be a good place to start. The upside is that the 3YO has only had three career starts and will find this easier than the Restricted Maidens he has been competing in. He has speed too, so will give a sight with Zaki from gate 3. Staying at the top of the weights, FLUTZ is better than most and if he makes use of the good gate and 4kg claim, he goes close and worth following over longer again. The other more obvious picks are CHINESE TYCOON at start 50 and ACORDO DE PAZ who both have good recent form with the battler, AUREUS, who gets Nunes. The smokey might be MIDNIGHT who has shocking form but a recent trial with blinkers good enough to watch at odds with head-gear on."

RACE 7: CLASS 3 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "What a cracking race! But while you could make a case for five or so nice types, MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS might just be a Poly specialist and the one the others have to beat. The 4YO - who arrived in Singapore as a raced maiden from New Zealand - has shown a distinct liking for the all-weather track and can take his unbeaten run on this surface to four. His turf form is better than most as well but his strong win last start back on the Poly suggests this is his surface. But he will have to be at his best with a field that includes a very progressive 3YO in LUCKY MISSION with CORONET PEAK and CASH DOT COM both capable to win this easily on their day. MY SHINE also looks a solid each-way hope and goodness knows who wins if the race is set up for swoopers!"

RACE 8: CLASS 5 (2) (CLAIMING RIDERS ONLY) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A claimers only race so things can get interesting but PLAY IT ON looks the one the others have to beat after winning well last start. The 7YO's four career wins have been on this surface over this trip so obviously this is his caper and form too good to ignore. KING OF KOON disappoints more often than not but had enough excuses last start to think he is ready to knock in his maiden win (in Singapore) and given his just fair form on paper, he might get out to value. Another at value might be OASIS SPUR. The 4YO has had excuses since dropping to Class 5 and gets a tongue-toe to hopefully show his best at odds. FANTASTIC BOY and SO PERFECT two others with form to win a race like this and not many others appeal."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "FARETTI could be a good thing in the lucky last with blinkers added to his racing gear for the first time. His last two starts since dropping to Class 4 have been OK without being "get on me next time" efforts. However, a break from racing coupled with the head-gear could do the trick. The interesting thing with this horse is the fact he hasn't raced with blinkers but has trialed very well when head-gear has been on on numerous occasions. That's enough for me. Obviously SAVAGE STORM is the benchmark with his recent form but has struggled to win at Class 4 level. In saying that he should win sooner than later in this company and certainly in the mix. Like SAVAGE STORM, LUCKY DAPPER has been doing everything bar win at this level of late and has to win one soon. The interesting runner is FLAK JACKET who made a good Singapore debut with support and while he has drawn wide and has blinkers off, he must be respected on what we have seen."

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