RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1400M COURSE C (SC) TIME: 16:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A very ordinary KSD over 1400m on turf which should give WAR LORD a good chance to go back-to-back. He won a stronger one than this last start over the same distance and only goes up 1.5kg so he should be hard to beat. UNIQUE ONE came from last to win his Maiden last start, if he can repeat he will be in the finish. SUPER SIX has been racing well and put in a very good performance on the poly last start when caught wide. His maiden win was at this trip and although awkwardly drawn if he can get across with cover will be running on strongly. MISTER CANDY has speed but is also poorly drawn; if he can get a soft run will be hard to pass. There is little depth in this race and if RETROSPECT is improved from his first-up run he could play a part in the finish – prior to spelling he won one of these and this field is not strong. Any of the others could figure in the exotics."

RACE 9: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A KSC over 1000m on the polytrack and expect a mad dash to the first bend. LIVELY DRAGON is a fast horse up in grade but will give a bold sight. In fact given he has only missed a place once in six starts (over a mile at Group 1 level) and his three wins have been Poly sprints, he looks up to this. His last start win was impressive and Santana stays on which is also a factor. Plenty of others to watch. FLASH GIFT will enjoy being back on poly in this grade; he is poorly drawn but gets a claim for Zuriman and has enough speed to cross and lead. One of the main protagonists may be GATO NEGRO, he is well drawn and will be on the speed for a long way. HONEST TRUTH is fast horse who goes best when kept fresh, he showed plenty of speed and fought on strongly this trip last outing and from the good gate should give a sight. After this the field falls away though the mare SCRAT, CORONET PEAK and the unpredictable HARD STUFF could get into the mix."

RACE 10: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A tricky KSD over 1700m on the poly with a few likely ones amongst a bunch of unreliables. SUPER VOICE has been run down at past two outings over shorter trips. But he has won at 1700m and should be able to cross, lead and be hard to run down. BIG CAT RHAPSODY trialled well recently and is in the right grade over a suitable distance – he should be ready to race at his best. MONEY KING was placed in Class 5 two starts back over this trip and the put in a good effort on turf over 1400m in KSD company; he should be right in the finish. There are a few possible “smokeys” in this and a market watch is advised. The blinkers go on VANTAGE and his only win came with headgear – he is now up to a suitable distance. Likewise BROWNE’S ANATOMY has been running home strongly over shorter journeys and gets up to a suitable trip. QUALITASE has the amazing record of two from two at this journey, he has been freshened after having numerous runs over shorter journeys. The resuming POWERFUL FIGHTER could also show up as his form last campaign was very good."

RACE 11: CLASS 4 - 1200M COURSE C (SC) TIME: 18:05 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A good Class 4 over 1200m on the turf and the speedy LADY ROULETTE will give them something to catch. S Noh has ridden the mare twice for two wins and he will again try to make every post a winner again. The one chasing will be SPANISH BAY who bolted in on debut. The 3YO is up 3.5 kg but will be hard to hold off late and given the form from that maiden has been franked by GADAWON, he will be short in the betting but hard to beat. The depth falls away after this pair. ASSERTIVE LAD ran on fairly over 1100m on the poly last start; he is better suited in this and should race well. SEBROSE won in the Stewards Room last outing, his previous form was consistent and he should be in the finish. FARETTI’s claim to fame is as the last leg of Joao’s Magic Eight, he has since changed stables and his recent trial indicates he may be ready to improve. MOUNT KINABALU has been disappointing since his maiden win but the tongue tie goes on and he has the ace and John Powell to help him improve."

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