RACE 8: PANASONIC TOUGHBOOK STAKES CLASS 3 - 1200M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A good Class 3 with plenty of speed likely over the 1200m on turf. FLAK JACKET showed promise as a young horse in Australia before going awry, the blinkers have done the trick in Singapore and he is now heading for a hat-trick. He won’t have it all his own way with the mare STILETTO likely to go forward with KAISER on her shoulder. BELLWETHER also has a ton of speed though connections elected to ride him off the pace last outing over 1200m with promising results and the same tactic may be adopted again. STRAIGHTTOTHEPOINT also goes quickly and has placed at his two runs since resuming. His recent trial was strong and he should be in the finish. MARSEILLE ROULETTE is a moody fellow but if he gets cover off a hot speed he could come over the top late. LIM’S HARVEST was a horse of some promise in New Zealand and whilst he may want longer, with John Powell up from a good gate he should get a gun run – watch for support. SEED OF SPPED is a newcomer from NZ but while his form from back home is over longer, he is trailing like he has plenty to offer at his Singapore debut."

RACE 9: PANASONIC KRANJI MILE GROUP 1 (3YO & ABOVE) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1600M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$500000

Larry says, "The Kranji Mile is one of the glamour events of Singapore racing and has brought together a stellar field featuring a number of the established stars up against the up-and comers. The focus will be on the Champion 2 and 3YO of seasons past, WAR AFFAIR. And while you are only as good as your last run, improvement is expected and he meets his conqueror, MAGNETO, 4.5kg better with the run under his belt also in his favour. Obviously MAGNETO'S win has him under notice and he could even start favourite although the step up to WFA is a concern. Plenty of value to be found and that could come in the form of the little bulldog, STEPITUP, who at long last has drawn an alley. He was flattened last start and gets a chance to make up for what seems an endless run of unlucky performances. Another of small size but big heart, FLAX came from near last to win the Jumbo Jet last outing; he will need some luck but should be charging home late. MAGNETO’s stablemate JOHNNY GUITAR is a strong miler adept on both poly and turf, with John Powell to ride will sit handy and get every chance giving Pat Shaw a particularly strong hand also having LIZARRE entered. Laurie Laxon’s pair GOODMAN and DANIEL both disappointed last outing being guilty of over-racing; if they run in a more settled manner both could figure in the finish."

RACE 10: PANASONIC BROADCAST SOLUTIONS STAKES KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1600M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A typically open KSD over 1600m on turf where if MINI BOSS can run up to his strong win from a wide barrier in this class last outing, he should be hard to beat. Penalized only 1.5kg for the effort, he meets similar company, Manoel Nunes stays on and he has the benefit of the ace. SPOT ON was held up badly and was charging late when he got clear last start behind MINI BOSS; with Zuriman to claim he should get a gun run from the draw. After this pair the field becomes more confused. ABOVE THE RAINBOW is a Bendigo and Goulburn winner who has struggled to date in Singapore, he may appreciate the drop in Grade, a return to turf and a rise in distance. ROUGH DANCE is a one-paced but consistent galloper who is never far away and could appreciate the mile. INTENSE GOLD broke through last start but gets the trifecta of a rise in Class, weight and distance. BREAKING VAULTS also won well in Class 5 last start but is not helped by the alley. TWIST OLIVER also has a poor gate but gets up to a trip he likes. HONGCHEN got support last start and is under watch."

RACE 11: PANASONIC TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS STAKES CLASS 4 - 1400M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:05 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A very open Class 4 with multiple chances closes the programme and Laurie Laxon has a strong hand with three runners. MCCONAUGHEY is very consistent and likes 1400m, he will find this tougher than his last start Novice win but will be hard to beat once again. The newcomer IDEAL GUIDE won once from 15 starts over 1350m at Wyong, he trialled well recently and has a top rider in Danny Beasley- watch for support. His third runner is BORDEAUX who has excellent form on the poly over shorter distances – the 1400m may test. But his former assistant in Brian Dean looks to have THEBUZZDOWNUNDER ready to win again and he could beat them all. The 5YO is in solid form and from gate 2, he should have no excuses. MAJESTIC MOMENTS found a strong BM67 too tough last start but his previous form over 1400m was sound and he should race well from the good alley. SKY ELEVEN led and won well in Initiation company over 1400m last start; he is an improving sort who could show up. It is dangerous to leave Cliff Brown out of these last 1400m events and he saddles up INVINCIBLE GOLD who should appreciate the distance and SPLICE who is always thereabouts in these."

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