RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A number of Class 5 speedsters start things off in a 1100m race on the poly and John O’Hara - fresh from his Derby win - has the strongest hand with three runners. PEGASUS VICTORY has been ridden off the pace at his past two outings and closed off strongly and with horses such as the class-droppers GOOD SCORE and RAPID REWARDS in the field, the speed should be genuine and he will be closing strongly. The stablemate SPECTA DILEMMA reared at the start over 1000m last outing and the rider was questioned over her lack of vigor late; he still managed third and over 1100m and gets his chance to make amends. The class droppers also have good chances as well as STATE TROOPER who scored in KSD company last start and despite rising 4.5kg, should be in the finish once again. In what is a very strong Class 5 field, SHEN KIM, HAPPY FOREVER, SPANISH TRAIN and VOLKOV should all be going hard early and this could set it up for Oscar Chavez on STREET RUFFIAN, who will be charging late."

RACE 2: INITIATION (HORSES NOT WON A RACE IN 2YRS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & NOT HAD > 8 STARTS IN SIN / MSIA) (WFA) (4-YO) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "An Initiation over 1000m with several first starters who trial well likely to play a part in the finish – a market watch is strongly recommended. Of those we have seen POWER LIN has been his own worst enemy when racing greenly and refusing to settle but has been getting closer and with Shafiq taking a 1kg claim from a good gate, gets his chance. ORCHARD ROAD has been close up at his two starts, his recent trial was good and with Ivaldo Santana to ride from the ace should get every chance. Several of the newcomers have looked likely at the trials, the best being the only 2YO in the race, Shane Baertschiger’s 2YO SUVARNABHUMI. The gelding trailed very well when holding his own with subsequent winner MEXICAN GAL and he could be hard to beat on the minimum. THANKFULNESS placed 2nd at his only start in NZ and being trained by Laurie Laxon with Dan Beasley to ride from a good gate with a nice trail under his belt, he is bound to debut well. The Leslie Khoo trained EASY EASY looked OK at his trial and BRIGHT GENERAL ran 3rd and 4th at his only two starts in NZ so he too could show up."

RACE 3: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A good quality BM67 over 1200m with some promising performers engaged. In saying that it might be a newcomer in the five-time Australian winner WARPATH that is hardest to beat. The 5YO brings a very solid record from down-under and given a very good recent trial, he can win. REACH FOR THE SUN has had two starts for two wins in Singapore - the most recent in Class 4; this is tougher but he should acquit himself well and winning form is hard to fault. EAGLE STORM shows some promise and won a BM74 over a mile on turf at his last outing after previously having placed behind the talented TWICKENHAM, he drops back to 1200m on the poly but been freshened by a barrier trial and has enough toe to be handy throughout. ACCOMPLISHED is another one who has demonstrated above average talent; the blinkers come off after he raced greenly but still managed 2nd to LUCKY MISSION in a Progress last start. PURE TACTICS resumed with a good win over 1200m in Class 4, he drops 4.5kg on that and with Oscar Chavez steering should be in the finish once again. In what is a very strong field, horses such as the speedy MEXBOROUGH BOY, WORK AHEAD and the class dropper SOUL COMMANDER cannot be ignored."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 (2) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A dreadful Class 5 over 1600m full of non-winners and unreliables. READY FORTUNE is a one-paced maiden but at least he has some consistency about his form and may be hard to hold out in this. FOREIGN EXCHANGE does not win often but was placed over this trip three starts back, he goes well for Rueven and should be closing late. Most of the others are extremely unreliable. REAL GOODMAN is a three time winner at the mile as is RICH BORN; both horses go best if ridden along near the lead. ROCKETY CAT is a long term maiden and the stable “pet” of Shane Baertschiger so whilst they would love to see him win, his best form is over shorter distances. EISHIN BRIGHT, SING A SONG, SUPER ZUCCA and EXCUSEZ MOI have shown at least once in their career that if things go right they are capable of getting in the finish."

RACE 5: OPEN BENCHMARK 74 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A small field contest a BM74 over 1700m. Hopefully U GOT IT will set a speed and whilst he won his first race for three years last outing, he may well be hard to run down again. Hideyuki Takaoka has the strongest hand with TANGIBLE ASSETS and FUJIN BRIGHT; both of whom have been running in stronger races of late. Neither will like a muddling speed but will appreciate the drop in Class. Of the two, TANGIBLE ASSETS ran a battling fourth in the Yew Tee Classic last start and whilst yet to win on the surface, has been placed twice from three starts on the polytrack. MY FRIEND JO is never far away and hit the line hard over 1200m last start. He will appreciate getting up to 1700m and whilst his best form is on turf, he is a consistent type and will be hard to hold out. Old DAAD’S THE WAY and the consistent SPLICE cannot be ignored in a race that any of the six could win."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (1) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "An interesting Class 5 Poly mile in the fact that there a few horses that have no recent form that could improve in Class 5 and/or stepping up to what should be a suitable trip. GRAND PARIS, SALUTE and RIGHT IS RIGHT are three that are impossible on form but could improve at long odds over the mile and will certainly add value to exotics. But the horse that is due and the one to be on is WEOWNA FLYER. The two-time winner has looked over due of late and given he drops back from Class 4 and gets to jump from a nice gate, he gets his chance. VITALICO knows how to win races like this and very much appreciates being back over a suitable trip in Class 5. He has drawn wide but with pace drawn just inside him, he should get a nice enough position into the first bend and with any luck in running be hard to hold out. JAPPANELLA is another who will grow a leg back in Class 5 and look for support with a handy 2kg claim for Rueven. SILVER FLY, MORE THAN WORTHY and ENZO three others that can win without surprising."

RACE 7: OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "This really does look a race in three - PEACEFUL WARRIOR, PERFECT CHARGER AND CASH ADVANCE - but with such a blistering pace expected from the get-go, beware a swooper or two with one eye on the likes of DUTY FREE. But on paper it will pay to concentrate on the three mentioned and while PERFECT CHARGER probably starts favourite, CASH ADVANCE might be the one they all have to pass late. The 3YO has won three races from just six career starts and while this is tougher than Class 4 company, he won too well not to think he handles the rise in Class over what looks his perfect trip. Of the three winning hopes, PEACEFUL WARRIOR with blinkers back on might be the value. His last start effort over 1000m sans head-gear was very good and his most recent win was in a similar affair to this so he must go close. PERFECT CHARGER picks himself as he heads towards a hat-trick of wins with regular hoop, Oscar Chavez, back on-board."

RACE 8: CLASS 5 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A fairly wide open Class 5 Poly sprint and it's well worth keep an eye on scratchings as the emergency, GENUINE BARGAIN, has the leading hoop booked and goes close first-up on a good recent trial. With that said, it will take a scratching to get him a run so from those that are guaranteed a start, SPICY CAT might be one to watch. The one-time winner has shown plenty late at a couple of recent runs and with winkers added today we could expect a more forward run under leading apprentice, Harry Kassim. The race is a raffle so a horse like TEOCHEW BARRISTER looks well placed to break his maiden status at start 14 and a horse like BLUE LAGOON could easily lead and be hard to run down if having a good day. Throw in the two stars - CELESTIAL and SINGLE - as winning hopes and go very wide in exotics."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "ORIGIN FAST looks a handy 3YO filly and her trainer, Hideyuki Takaoka, looks to have found a very suitable race to continue her progression through the grades. After breaking her Maiden status only three starts back, her next two runs in Novice company showed she will be more than competitive in Class 4 and can win this. A horse that may test her in what looks a wide open race on paper is CAIYAYA. The 7YO is a nine-time winner and has shown more than enough first-up after a spell to think she can knock in win number 10 sooner than later. DR OCTOPUS gets Nunes and very much appreciates a good first-up run behind TOAST'S ANGEL (who also looks a hope here) so should go close with luck from a wide gate. What makes punting tough is the fact ROYAL STYLE is first-up after returning lame back in January and NINETYSIX CHAMP could very well show his best after a nice recent trial. SUPER SPUR is also in the mix and obviously go as wide as permissible in the 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