RACE 1: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (2) - 1400M COURSE D (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "It might be easier to say STAR ACADEMY is the only horse that can't win the opener. Which makes it very difficult for punters but there should be plenty of value on offer if we can find one we like. As it stands, VICTORY ACHIEVER had support last start and narrowly missed for connections in a similar race to this. Zawari replaces Noh and from gate 2 you would expect the 2kg claimer to race handy throughout and he should figure late. BIG HEART gets Oscar Chavez and looks every chance on what he showed last time-out which was his turf debut. He had support that day and excuses not to finish closer and improves with race experience. As mentioned, the field has enormous depth but IKING showed last start he wins soon this company and GRAND SEVEN SEAS is worth a look at odds dropping from Class 4. Go wide in exotics!"

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) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "With weights playing a part in the final picks, the 3YO's should dominate this race. WELL DONE is the interesting runner given he went extremely wide after being checked on the turn at debut. He had some support and looked to be traveling OK on that occasion and with blinkers added for this from the coveted gate 1, he could be hard to beat. MY LUCKY STRIKE had blinkers added for a recent trial and showed more than enough to think he plays a big part at his race debut. He has drawn wide in 10 but Lisa Allpress should have no hesitation in riding him positively given the lack of depth in the field. BAUMKUCHEN gets an addition weight pull being a filly and obviously comes into this with a solid placing at her race debut. She was five or so lengths away from the good winner on that occasion but with that run under her belt and from a favourable draw, she should race very well. THUNDER CAT has also trialed well enough to keep safe on debut and of the 4YO's, keep LIM'S MIRAGE, CITY OF SAILS and PUBLIC FIGURE safe at value."

RACE 3: NOVICE (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "Great little race with four horses coming into this with winning form and one - WIMBLEDON - coming off a sensational placing. He was runner-up to the smart SUPER WINNER on that occasion and given it was daylight third, that form holds up and he is the one to beat. Also in his favour is the Novice race conditions and 52.5kg from gate 2 looks a winning combination. The weight pull is a big factor given his main rival - MASTERMIND - has to carry 58kg. But the 5YO placed in novice company two starts back before absolutely smashing them in a KSD Poly sprint last time out and he could easily win on a repeat of that effort. Oddly - given LIM'S RALLY, BEST NINE and THE MIGHTY THOR all come into this with winning form - GOLDEN TOMAHAWK and ORCARD ROAD look the value as the both appreciate being back over their winning trip/surface."

RACE 4: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2+3YO) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1200M COURSE D (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "Three horses - STOCK BROKER, HEE'S FORTE and PICASSO - come into this Restricted Maiden with solid placings under their respective belts and should dominate the betting and the race. Of the trio, PICASSO was beaten as the odds-on pop at his last start but certainly wasn't disgraced and gets a tongue-tie added to his gear to help knock in a well-deserved win. From gate 6, Santana will have him prominent throughout and he is the one to beat. STOCK BROKER certainly showed enough first-up to be the danger with Barend Vorster up. But the diminutive South African hoop will have to do some work after drawing the widest gate which is an obvious concern given the form of PICASSO. HEE'S FORTE has also drawn wide in 10 but his debut at long odds was good and Dan Beasley is certainly riding in a rich vein of form. Hard to make a strong case for the others but THE SHIELD and the emergency SUN DAYTON get blinkers as does FORTUNE WINNER on debut and all three will be value."

RACE 5: MAIDEN - 1400M COURSE D (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "On paper there looks two horses with their foot well and truly on the till with HOLDING FAST and LEADERSHIP both ready to win. The barrier Gods suggest HOLDING FAST gets the nod after drawing perfectly in gate 1. Rueven and his 2kg claim stay on after another close-up finish and the apprentice would be trying to use his good gate to advantage. LEADERSHIP has gate 11 to contend but showed last start from a wide gate that he can go forward early and is right in calculations with Santana retaining the ride. Of the rest, RED SAPPHIRE and JUSTICE RIGHT both come into this with solid runs under their belts but both will need some luck in running from wide gates. For value, BECOME RICH looks a good option as we can put a line through his last start debacle and he is one to keep safe with a tongue-tie added for good measure."

RACE 6: MAGIC MILLIONS 2014 MORE MAGIC 3YO CHAMPIONSHIP (SG3) (3YO) (SET WEIGHTS) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1600M COURSE D (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$150000 (BONUS OF $75,000 TO HIGHEST PLACED QUALIFIED HORSE)

Larry says, "Who runs second? That should be the only question on punters lips given the dominance of AFFLECK in both this series and his Juvenile campaign. Yes, the 3YO was beaten the once by his speedy stable-mate Kiwi Karma but his wins since that anomaly have been very strong and the mile in this field should offer no major problems for the rising star. So who does quinella the race? The obvious pick would be SNITZEL SPIRIT who comes into this with three straight wins under his belt after looking a good thing beaten as his only other start. Obviously this is his toughest assignment but he goes better than most and should handle the step up to the mile. SMART LAD showed last start he handles the 1600m with ease and his win strong enough to run second in this field with a claimless Harry Kassim to steer. Of the rest, KNOW EACH OTHER will be doing best work late and SEBAS looks a handy type so keep safe."

RACE 7: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1400M COURSE D (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "This race looks too tough for this late hour but with so much depth there could be some excellent value on offer if we can find the winner and at this stage, SHIPPING FORECAST could be the bet. The 5YO got pole-axed over this trip in similar company last start and his placing behind RUAPEHU good enough to win this. GOLDEN CURL could offer value and he also looks due with just 52kg to carry a factor. Throw in CONFIERO back on his winning surface as his recent form is very good and TOO BE REMEMBERED is always an each-way show and he might just sneak out to very back-able odds. Obviously it was hard to leave out the two last-start winners in IDEAL GUIDE and RUSTY BROWN but they might be "unders" so not the best option in this tough race. XAVIO the other to keep safe."

RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (1) - 1400M COURSE D (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Solid race to close proceedings with improvers in the mix back in what will be a suitable race with some in-form horses obviously the benchmark. The two horses in good form are the last start winner BOB and the honest LION MASTER. Of the two, BOB might get the most support after winning well in maiden company last start and showed two starts back he handles KSD company. But LION MASTER was also impressive with excuses not to finish closer last start and he might be the testing material stepping up to 1400m for the first time. I also like the fact he gets to jump from gate 3 with a 2kg claimer a smart move. Of the rest, FUKU ICHIBAN gets back onto the turf over a suitable trip and might provide value with MY SAPPHIRE also worth a serious look given he had excuses at his second start in Singapore and he could win without surprising."

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