RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A Class 5 over 1200m on the all polytrack programme opens proceedings with a few interesting class droppers likely to dominate. WAR LORD has also been racing well in higher grade. In his earlier days with Leticia Dragon he was good enough to run in the Guineas and place behind horses such as ITALIAN JOB, STILETTO and RITE OF SPRING; now having had a few outings for Steven Lam and with a 3kg claim for Troy See, he should be well and truly up to this grade. AFROJACK has been ordinary in higher grade but when last in Class 5 he reeled off back-to-back wins over the 1200m and with a nice alley and a 1kg claim for Mark Ewe, should improve dramatically. BRILLIANT BEAUTY raced handy and fought on well in KSD company last start; he has placed twice from four poly starts and should make a bid once again. NOT SIMPLE showed improvement last start, he is far from reliable but if he runs to his best should be in the finish. ALWAYS A WINNER has some speed and with Noreesh Juglall up could run a cheeky race."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2+3YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A Restricted Maiden over 1100m and under the race conditions, the 2YOs have a decided advantage. WIMBLEDON has been placed at his only two starts - beaten three lengths on each occasion - but by decent ones in CASTOR and RUAPEHU. He trialed well in blinkers recently and with Manoel Nunes to steer from a reasonable gate, should be able to cross and be on the speed all the way. HAPPY HAPPY boxed on well behind MEXICAN GAL last start and with no weight and a nice alley should be handy all the way. ROCK OF AGES was also not far away in the same race and from the ace should get a gun run. Of the older horses LET’S SCREAM NOW has some speed and OVERPOWER and ACE RICH will be closing late."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 - 1900M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A small field of Class 4 horses contest over 1900m with Michael Clements having three of the seven runners and tempo or lack of it may be an issue. INSPIRE raced wide and only battled over 1800m last outing; with a stronger rider in Manoel Nunes taking the mount and giving a positive ride, he should be hard to beat. There was plenty of support for BEE AHEAD on turf last outing over 2200m and while he failed on that occasion, he does have poly form and whilst he has not won for a long time, could show up in this. LION BAROWS put in a solid effort in a BM67 last outing, his previous poly run over 1800m on the poly behind WAR TIME and VERGLATICA was good enough for this and Alan Munro should give him every chance. GOLDEN LARK was unsuited last start, his previous effort with Corey Brown over 1800m was strong and if he gets a pace to suit will be hard to hold out. CLERMONT CLUB has no weight and his form is average but there is no likely leader and Harry Kassim may well try and steal it."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 (2) - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A collection of non-winners and unreliables go around in an 1800m Class 5, the lack of quality emphasized by the bottom six in the weights who have had 153 life-time starts without a win between them. CHENGDU WARRIOR is the one with form and while he is yet to win on the poly, has placed at his past three outings in similar events; with Ivaldo Santana once again in the saddle he will give a sight. THREE KINGS is proven at the journey, had support but botched the start last time and had to work too hard – if he gets away little Barnabas could give him a good trip in front and may be hard to run down. Sam Chua - the king of the Class 5s - has three runners, the best of whom may be KTRONIC who at least has won a couple of races and if he gets an even tempo, can be finishing on late. JOHNNY HATES JAZZ battled away over a mile last start, his only wins have been at 1800m; he is a small horse and with only 52.5kg could make his presence felt. LUCKY STRATEGY battles away but is up in weight and distance, the weak field and Corey Brown could help him break through."

RACE 5: CLASS 4 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A Class 4 over 1000m and on his performance last week at KSC level when he out-sped GOLDEN BRILLIANT over 1200m on turf, CHEYENNE WARRIOR will be very hard to beat. His only poly placing from nine starts was a third to GOLDEN SAND STEED but from the ace with Harry Kassim retaining the mount, he cannot be ignored. The stablemate CODIGO appreciated the blinker/pacifiers last start and with Corey Brown replacing Harry Kassim he should race well again. FAITHFULLY is resuming but has won twice and placed seven times from 11 poly starts; from the good gate he should get a nice run for Oscar Chavez and will be closing late. The blinkers come off TIM who has won three times at this trip, gets a claim for Rueven and is rarely far away in this grade. The depth falls away after these with THAT’STHEONE and IMACRUISER being honest journeymen who should be finishing on late. GOOD NEWS has been disappointing but won a trial with blinkers then raced poorly without them; the headgear may help and a market watch is advised."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (1) - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A few battlers here and a Class dropper in PINYIN might be a very good punting option. The 4YO broke his maiden status some six starts back over this trip in KSD company and some runs since then good enough to think Class 5 suits. His winning jockey - R Shafiq - is back onboard and looks every chance from gate 6. Drawn just inside him in gate 5 is NORTH STAR who looks well and truly due. The 5YO has placed at his last two starts and given he did some work at his last run, he should figure prominently at the business end. Of the rest, PICTURE gets Nunes and blinkers for the first time so must be respected first-up after a spell with the bottom weight, WORLD OF FAME, also a huge show given he has won two of his last four - both in this company. DOMENICO's form looks ordinary but keep safe dropping to Class 5 with SEA OF LOVE some hope on recent form but a query on the surface so play with caution."

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "They should just go "woosh" in this and it may be the last speedster standing who wins. BELLWETHER knocked up after showing plenty of speed at his Singapore debut as the odds-on pop but made amends at his next two with strong wins. With his style of running the 1000m looks his caper and no surprise the stable has not ventured beyond the shortest trip as he looks for win three from four starts in Singapore. SAND LANE had issues two starts back (roarer) but showed his class winning very well at his most recent run. That was also over 1000m and from gate 2 - with BELLWETHER drawn just outside him in 3 - the race will be on from the start. It won't be a race in two though with HAPPY MONEY also a serious winning show. The 3YO has won three from seven career starts and that form suggests he is more than just a participant in this sprint. To make things even more interesting, two smarter than most types in PHILANTHROPIST and MAI GURU both resume and could win if ready and MAPLE STAR looks in good enough form to keep them all honest."

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

Larry says, "QUALITASE is over-due and connections will be hoping he can make use of another good barrier draw to knock in a win. The three-time winner has jumped from the ace at his last two starts and while excuses at his most recent run when he reared at the start, he could be hard to beat in this field from the inside gate. Obviously GOOD BOSS is also in the winning mix and while he has drawn nicely in 3, he has to do everything right for Oscar Chavez as his starts can be tardy. The race could get ugly though so it will pay to include horses like FANTASTIC BOY at odds. The 4YO has had excuses at his last two starts and this type of race has always looked his caper. Of the rest, GENUINE BARGAIN comes into this with a nice trial under his belt and gets Manoel Nunes with FUKU'S PET and ZAC WARRIOR also worth thought."

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

Larry says, "A gear change is as good as a holiday and it is a couple of handy types that get blinkers for the first-time in AERO WINGS JUNIOR and GOLDEN MISSION that appeal. And while AERO WINGS JUNIOR is a maiden and is obviously eligible for easier company than this, his form form from his first campaign had him under notice and a recent trial with blinkers suggests that could very well do the trick. Also in his favour is Ivaldo Santana and while he jumps from a wide gate, he could show plenty at odds. GOLDEN MISSION also gets to wear blinkers at the races for the first time and given he did look due, the head-gear looks a positive move. The race is wide open and not much between the likes ECLAIR SENSATION, NEUTRINOS and TRUST ME who all get support and can win."

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