RACE 8: TOP SPIN 2008 STAKES OPEN BENCHMARK 89 - 1600M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "An odd race where the veteran STREET LEGAL compresses the weights and a couple of very progressive types in BLUE LION and THUMPING look the ones the punters will flock to. BLUE LION arrived from Australia with a modest record but has put together a nice run of form which included a placing in Group company (albeit weak) at his last start. His win three starts back was just as impressive and with 50kg on his back in this BM89, he could be hard to beat. But THUMPING has also put together a good CV and while she was unplaced at her recent Group run, that was a strong field and she did do it tough. She backed that up with a good win and no reason she isn't right in this with just 51.5kg. But the race has depth and from the top, STREET LEGAL has looked good at the trials and appreciates the mile, RAFAGA not without hope at value in this company and don't discount the Pat Shaw-trained pair of CANNON HILL and his newcomer, ALEXANDRA PALACE."

RACE 9: CHAIRMAN'S TROPHY (SG2) (3+YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1800M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$300000

Larry says, "After jumping from gate 16 in the Emirates Singapore Derby, connections of champion 3YO would have been hoping for something better than barrier 11 in an 11 horse field. But that's what he was dealt in the Group 2 Chairman's Trophy and Davey Flores will again have to earn his keep in what looks a very good and even field. In his favour is the fact there is a very long run in to the first bend from the 1800m chute and you would expect him to find a comfortable position in running and hopefully no excuses for followers. The WFA conditions obviously favour the top-rated horses so you can throw a blanket over the likes of CASH LUCK, WILD GEESE and JOHNNY GUITAR with the two mares, GOLD RUTILE and BENDICION and the only 3YO in the field - GOODMAN - all appreciating a weight relief of 1.5kg. Wide open race - do your best."

RACE 10: TRIGGER EXPRESS 2007 STAKES KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "Not many races are tougher than this depth wise but while there will be enormous value on offer on some of the runners, it is the likely favourite in TWICKENHAM that is the one to beat. The 3YO has been faultless since having excuses at his race debut and his last start win in similar company to this was excellent. While we can't name them all, PERFECT CHALLENGER gets back to his level which he showed when winning in this company/trip two starts back. Given that win was bookmarked by 3YO Group races, he goes mighty close again. Of the rest, OM gets blinkers after going super close last start in a similar affair, POWER LION has been flying with two wins since blinkers removed and CAPTIVATE looks due and might get out to nice odds. Don't leave out MATTERHORN, NATURAL NICE and COOL CUSTOMER at the top of the weights with one sneaky eye on the emergency runner, THESE STREETS, at value."

RACE 11: MOUNT STREET 2006 CLASS 4 - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:05 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "This race looks as tough as the previous event but hopefully a horse that trailed very well recently in SPUN GOLD can win. Obviously his race form is good too and certainly showed enough chasing home MULAN last start to think he is more than capable in this company. Another gold - AMAZON GOLD - also looks well placed to win. The former Argentinean had three runs in Singapore before winning when blinkers were added at his last start and with Nunes staying on-board, he goes close. Plenty of value in a race like this and from the top, HILLBILLY BEAR drops to Class 4 and a suitable race so he goes close with blinkers off and one at long odds that could show up in FUKU ICHIBAN who had excuses last start and loves this trip. SOON YI and THE OMEGA MAN just another two to watch and go very wide in exotics."

RACE 12: MAYO'S MUSIC 2005 OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1600M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Great race to finish what should have been a terrific days racing. Hopefully a winner or three has been found and DANNY RICARDO can get us home with another. Just like his Formula 1 name-sake, the 5YO showed plenty before a relatively recent change in stables saw him knock in three of his four career wins. And he showed last start he is not done with yet and he will get every chance after drawing the ace. It is hard to leave out NEW YORK CITY and he can easily win. He ended a frustrating run of form with a win last start on Derby Day and no reason to think he isn't the one making up the most ground late. Stephen Gray's stable is in form and his two last start winners - CITY OF KIRKLAND and GOLDEN CURL - both come under serious consideration with IMPERIAL FIGHTER and NATURE IS NATURE (value) two others to watch."

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