RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "While these races are historically tough on punters and the early market is a good guide, D'DON won too well last start not to be the one to beat. Obviously that was his first career victory but given the fact the strong win was this grade and he had trailed well prior, his form should hold up. BLACK FURY looks the biggest danger after coming off a good second when dropping to Class 5. He had excuses that day not to win and worth noting his maiden win was this trip/surface. ZAC COMMAND comes into this with good hit out at a recent trial under his belt and with a 4kg claim from gate 1, he could easily show up on best form. POWER ANGEL resumes with Juglall and again, on best form can win so pay to watch the market."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2&3YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "This Restricted Maiden has no depth so while it always pays to keep an eye on the tote for the newcomers, it really looks a race in three with I'M KOOL, BRAHMA CIRCUS and INVINCIBLE MAN the one's to watch. Of the trio, INVINCIBLE MAN resumes after a 2YO campaign that suggests he has a bright future. On debut he ran a close second to the smart SNITZEL SPIRIT and while that form didn't quite hold up in the Group 3 Juvenile Championship, it more than holds up here with a very strong recent trial a factor. However, I'M KOOL has his hoof right on the till and with Jackson Low from gate 2, he gets his chance and might even push for favouritism in what will be a top-heavy tote. BRAHMA CIRCUS was well beaten on debut but did place third and a subsequent very good trial suggests he has trained on and right in this for the in-form Dan Beasley. Forget the rest but MAJOR GREEN should improve at odds for the exotics."

RACE 3: NOVICE (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "HERMANO MENOR looks extremely well-placed at Novice conditions to knock in another early win in what should be a very good racing career. The Spanish-named Australian-bred 3YO had excuses not to win on debut three starts back and more than made up for that with a strong win over 1200m on the turf at start two. A placing behind the very smart AFFLECK in strong 3YO company sets him up nicely for this and with just 51.5kg to carry at the conditions with a Harry claim, he could be very hard to beat. Of the raced-brigade, BARNATO - who also has form around AFFLECK - looks his main danger. The Pat Shaw-trained 3YO would win a race like this on his day and certainly keeps HERMANO MENOR honest and might even push him for favouritism. AL VALORE comes off a disappointing run but worth another look and of the newcomers, TEMBUSU ESTRELA has looked very comfortably at the trials and pay to keep safe with one eye on the market."

RACE 4: INITIATION (4YO & BELOW) (HORSES NOT WON A RACE IN 2YRS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & HAVE NOT HAD > 8 STARTS IN SIN / MSIA) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1600M COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "Four or five horses look ready to win and given a couple more improve over the mile, this should be a keen punting affair. Of those coming off good placings, SUPER JOE and AGELESS should get plenty of support and both should figure heavily throughout. SUPER JOE had excuses last start (saddle slipped) and given he just missed after an unsuccessful protest at his previous run and gets Juglall back, he could be the testing material. AGELESS got the upgrade to blinkers two starts back and two second placings later, he also gets his chance and no doubt Lisa Allpress will have him on the pace from the get-go. RISING TIDE and BECOME RICH also come into this with runs that have them in with a huge show over the mile as does MATADOR for Barend Vorster."

RACE 5: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1800M COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A very open race but connections of a horse like BLUE LION would be thinking they can win this and sneak into the Gold Cup field in a couple of weeks time. Sure, he would need to win well and get a fair whack from the handicapper but his effort in Group company two starts back has him under notice at handicap conditions and looks well-placed in this to show his best. As mentioned it is wide open and as such a horse like KAI POWER could show up at each-way odds. The one-time winner from Australia has shown more than enough - albeit without winning - at five starts in Singapore and his run behind top Gold Cup hope, QUECHA, has him having a say in this. Throw in the likes of MY DANCING DUEL over a suitable trip, last start winner DRAGON G and BILLY BRITAIN who looks well-placed with a Rueven 2kg claim. A blanket over the rest of the field."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Even with two last start winners in the field, this race is a raffle. Obviously GANBATTE GANBATTE picks himself on what he showed breaking his maiden status last start. The win was good enough to think he can be followed on what is his preferred surface and gate 3 can't hurt. JOHNNY HATES JAZZ is the other last start winner and given that was coming off a second placing behind ZENA, he is a solid option with Zaki on-board from gate 6. Horses that improves lengths over this trip in this grade are STAR RAINBOW and ENZO. Both have drawn wide but both go close over what is a suitable distance and value may be on offer. TORRECAMPO the only other to watch on form at his first race start on the Polytrack."

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1400M COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "FLAK JACKET and ACCOMPLISHED both come into this with impressive wins and both are horses to follow. Both gets claims and both could go lickety-split which could be the issue in this cracking race. Add COOL CUSTOMER as a pace influence and this race could be set up for some tales of woe from those jumping on the FLAK JACKET bandwagon (of which we have been on with gusto at his last few runs!). So with the race set up for swoopers and perhaps a cool head in the saddle, Dan Beasley on POWER LION first-up gets the nod. Obviously he was in cracking winning form last campaign and some recent trials suggest he returns full of running and he should get a beautiful run even though drawn awkwardly in 9. LIM’S HARVEST could also swoop and showed more than enough with support at his Singapore debut to follow and MARSEILLE ROULETTE might be on his best behaviour and if so, will have last crack at them. GOLD RUN always a show in what is a terrific field."

RACE 8: CLASS 5 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Again, the Singapore Turf Club has thrown up a doozy for those playing the jackpot (or quaddie) and good luck if you think you can find a banker (or even two) here. And to make it worse, the first emergency - ZAC WARRIOR - has every chance if he gets a start on what he showed at a recent trial. Of those with a guaranteed start, BLUE LAGOON might run well back in a suitable race. The one-time winner gets Zaki so will go forward from gate 6 and should be in the mix. Likewise, VOLKOV will race on the pace and his form of late suggests he is a solid each-way option with regular hoop, YF Leong, on-board. SACRED PRINCE might also be a good option at likely value back on the Poly and keep SPECTA DILEMMA, GANGNAM STYLE and GRAVLAX safe in what is a tough race for punters."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Another tough race to finish the card and made even tougher when three of the fancies have blinkers on at the races for the first time and two of those are first-up after spells. Of the two that are resuming with head-gear, AMI has looked more than useful at three career starts and given the support he has received, highly thought of by the stable. Blinkers on with John Powell suggests the punters stay on-board and he goes close. TRUST ME is the other resuming with blinkers on first-time and while his form doesn't read as well as a few of the others, he is worth a look at possible value. MAC VOLKS also gets blinkers and is down in grade after a solid first-up run and is right in this. But the one they all have to beat is PINT SIZED PRINCE who finally gets into a suitable race and grade. The five-time winner (three over this trip) is resuming but given a strong recent trial, he is primed for a big run. Of the rest, it's hard to fault BARNBURGH LAD's form and most others have some say in exotics at odds in what is a solid field."

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