RACE 8: CHEVRON 2008 STAKES CLASS 3 - 1200M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A Class 3 over 1200m on turf with plenty of chances. The rider was questioned after DARCI CHARMER’s erratic run last start and given the effort and his previous form, he goes close. Manoel Nunes takes over and should give him every chance. ROOM FOR EXCUSE won well in Graduation company last start; he competed well in 3YO Group races and should be in the finish of this. RUAPEHU is racing in top form, he is up in grade but gets James McDonald and will be on the speed all the way. The winning blinkers go back on ONE SMART CAT who has been battling on well in recent races and is better suited at the 1200m; Zuriman should give him every chance. The unpredictable FAITHFULLY, WARSPIRIT, LUCKY DAPPER and the former Malaysian DRAGON DYNASTY, could all figure in the exotics."

RACE 9: RAFFLES CUP GROUP 1 (3+YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1800M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$500000

Larry says, "One of the glamour events of the Singapore racing calendar, the Raffles Cup over 1800m has a stellar field headed by WAR AFFAIR who at the WFA conditions is clearly the horse they have to beat. He ran second as a 3YO last year and given how easy he won in the Kranji Mile, he could/should start odds-on. JOHHNY GUITAR chased home WAR AFFAIR last start, he is a very good galloper and will put in his usual strong effort though his best efforts have been at the mile. FLAX won this race two years ago and his recent form is good enough to suggest a serious chance; he had little luck in the Kranji Mile and is better suited here. STEPITUP’s performance will be watched with interest. He put in a shocker last start and has since changed stables to Laurie Laxon who has not messed around engaging James McDonald to ride the horse. KNIGHT’S COMMAND and TROPAIOS may well have their eyes on the Gold Cup next month but if the leaders are getting tired, they will be coming hard late."

RACE 10: LIM'S OBJECTIVE 2007 STAKES KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (1) - 1200M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Another one of these weak KSD’s, this one over 1200m. The last couple of races have been too hard for INVINCIBLE GOLD and this is much more suitable; with Corey Brown steering he should get a good run throughout and be hard to hold off. The blinkers come off HARDCORE ROCK who is resuming down in grade and has his winning rider Manoel Nunes; if supported he should race well. The interesting runner is TOP GUN who bolted in at Perak at last outing; with James McDonald and from the good gate should give a huge sight. In another race with very little depth DYNASTY KNIGHT and LUCKY EIGHTY EIGHT both have turf form and could show up."

RACE 11: LIM'S CLASSIC 2006 STAKES CLASS 4 - 1200M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:05 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "An ordinary Class 4 over 1200m with little depth closes the programme. TOUCH ME NOT won easily in a weak Novice last start; this is harder but Ivaldo Santana should also have him on the speed throughout. CAPTAIN KIRK returned to form with good win in KSD over this trip last start; he has performed well at this level in the past and with Nooresh Juglall and the ace, should be on the speed throughout. These two look better than the rest on current form though BEAUTY SUPREME is resuming and down in grade, he has sprinted well fresh in the past and could show up – watch for support. DRAGON NINETYNINE placed behind FLAK JACKET three starts back, his best form before changing stables was on poly but on that run, he could surprise. LIM’S CAPTAIN was ordinary on debut and his only win was in a weak one in NZ over 1000m but this is not a strong race and he could show up."

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