RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1200M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A tote watch could be a smart way to start the meeting given the patchy form at best of some of the hopefuls and a Class dropper in KINGSLEY right in the mix. But as it stands it is KINGSLEY who looks best placed back in his only winning Class. The 4YO broke his maiden status over this trip - albeit on the Poly - and after some OK runs in better company, he should figure heavily in this finish with an upgrade to blinkers and Nunes from gate 3. RAVOUX looks the danger. Although his two most recent wins have been over 1400m, he did break his maiden status over 1200m and showed last start he wins in this grade sooner than later. Not many others jump off the page but AUREUS gets an upgrade to blinkers and has Azhar so should be in the mix with solid recent form under his belt."

RACE 2: INITIATION (4YO & BELOW) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (HORSES THAT HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2 YEARS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & HAVE < 9 STARTS IN SIN/M'SIA) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "Another tote watch in order with four newcomers who have all trialed well enough to think they have something to offer on debut. Unfortunately none have shown enough to be "good things" and it may be a case of whoever has some left in the tank from the track to step-it-up on race-day. Of the four making their Singapore debuts, EVA'S DAY has race experience from Australia under her belt and that might give her the edge over her rivals. She looked good at two trials in Singapore and she should run a very solid debut with no weight to carry. Likewise, BAUMKUCHEN has no weight to carry and the 3YO filly has trailed like she could show up in a field like this. STOCK BROKER resumes after a good 2YO campaign and goes close if he brings his best and the 4YO filly, DANCE HALL DAYS, looked like she had a good-hit out winning her trial and could easily show up."

RACE 3: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1200M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Tough race for punters with a few of the leading hopes on paper not the types to win out of turn. At the top of the ratings, FLYING ZERO won two starts back and did well enough last start to think he could knock in another win while in form. A 2kg claim for S Noh and slightly easier company suggests he goes close. TO BE REMEMBERED is another that doesn't win out of turn and won three back but his consistency always has him in the mix. But GOLDEN CURL gets a few things in his favour and might be the testing material. The 6YO gets a MM Firdaus 2kg claim from gate 1 and given what he showed last start this trip in nice company with excuses, he goes very close. Throw in SAVAGE STORM with blinkers back on with GOOD NEWS and BIG DINERO chances on form with the only query on the pair a lack of recent turf form."

RACE 4: INITIATION (4YO & BELOW) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (HORSES THAT HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2 YEARS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & HAVE < 9 STARTS IN SIN/M'SIA) - 1400M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "SCIENCE FICTION showed at his Singapore debut that he would break his maiden status sooner than later and his second-up run in Class 4 company good enough to suggest sooner. The 4YO by Bernardini did some work on that occasion to be beaten under a length and a repeat of that run would certainly be good enough for this with leading hoop, Manoel Nunes, a factor. He does have to carry 57.5kg though and down in the weights, TRINITY and CHASE should provide plenty of opposition. TRINITY in particular has the runs on the board and deserves to knock in a win while in form. The drop back to 1400m looks ideal and with a 2kg MM Firdaus claim, he could be hard to run down. TRINITY showed enough on debut to think he appreciates the run and the 1400m and gate 3 won't hurt his chances. EL VERDUGO, ADVINO with blinkers added and CONFIDENCE the others that can win."

RACE 5: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "This Kranji Stakes D sprint has no depth and although better suited in Class 5, RORY could be hard to beat. A four-time winner at the trip, RORY gets Oscar Chavez and a good gate and as mentioned, the race is as weak as it gets for a KSD sprint. FINAL COUNTDOWN has the recent form to win and will make his presence felt at the business end. The 5YO only has one win credited to his name (he did lose one on protest) and while that was over 1200m, he should get every chance to knock in a win over the minimum trip in this field. On any given day, a horse that ran WAR AFFAIR to less than a length would bolt this in but BRINGITHOME has struggled since his 2YO campaign. In saying that, the now 4YO appreciates a first-up run and he has to find this company to his liking. Nothing else to get excited about but THE MIGHTY THOR first up might show something."

RACE 6: RACING GUIDE CLASSIC OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1400M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "A small but very interesting field heads to the start for this BM 83 and while you can make a case for most, WONDERFUL PRINCE is the one they all have to beat. The 4YO arrived in Singapore with two solid but unspectacular runs under his belt but showed winning well at his Kranji debut he could be a horse to follow. Four runs and another three wins later, WONDERFUL PRINCE looks top-shelf and given his first-up win over 1200m was again strong late, 1400m looks ideal and possibly his best trip. GOLD RUN is the big improver after a first-up run under his belt. With five of his six career wins to his name over this trip, the 6YO should be ready to show his best and might be value given the form of some of the other fancies. TWICKENHAM goes better than most and looks very well-placed with just 50kg and THUMPING knows a bit about this racing caper and is a mare to follow."

RACE 7: CLASS 5 (2) - 1200M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "In something of a statistical oddity, the lowest rated horses in the race - ZAC STAR DESTROYER - has more wins to his name (four) than the rest of the field put together. And his recent form isn't that bad either. The 8YO has a win to his name this year and some of his other efforts have him well and truly in the mix in what is a very weak field. At the top of the ratings and the weights, SURPASS also comes into winning calculations on what he showed last start. The 5YO is a 13 starts maiden but his close up second to MAGICAL SUNSET suggests he has enjoyed a stable move and a repeat has him well and truly involved in this. Of the rest, SUPER VELOX is a 52 start maiden who drops back in trip but remains a chance with BLUE LAGOON some hope although 1000m at best looks his caper. Nunes on SPICY CAT looks the most interesting jockey change but we are now grasping at straws."

RACE 8: CLASS 4 - 1600M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Again, you could make a big case for plenty of these runners with five or so in very good form and a couple looking well-placed to improve and show their best in what is a suitable affair. Of those coming off good runs of form, CALIFORNIAN JET should figure heavily when it counts. The 6YO took a long time to turn some very good form into his debut Singapore win but that effort two starts back in a similar race to this suggests he goes on with the job. He ran down SMART VINTAGE on that occasion and no reason to think that the form from that race holds up with a forecast a good option. Hard to leave out the likes of IN FACT and U GOT IT and CITY OF KIRKWALL will provide value with blinkers back on with PRINCE MAG the other improver with blinkers on first-time."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "EXCEED AND EXPRESS looks better than Class 4. In fact the 3YO probably has a say in some nice own-age Group races after already having a crack as a 2YO in the Juvenile Championship. He has knocked in two wins from five starts and connections will be hoping he can make quick amends for being beaten last start as favourite and why not given the company. Who beats him? The danger might come from a newcomer in SECRET LIBERTY. The mare, who won one from three in Australia, looks a speedster and her trials in Singapore suggest she has a big say at her Singapore debut. Others to watch include YIN JIE who looks due in what is a suitable grade with SMART SUPREME and AMAZEALOT also in the winning mix on form. The race could suit swoopers so keep SOON YI and BENJI’S RULE safe in 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