RACE 1: MAIDEN (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Tough opener for punters with the obvious choice a "dead-set" non-winner in HOST THE NATION. The 26 start maiden has placed at his last five starts and was desperately unlucky not to salute for patient connections at his most recent run over the mile. Dropping back to 1200m is no problem in this field and Oscar Chavez should give him every chance from gate 3. An interesting runner is the top-weight, MYSTIQUE, who comes into this after showing little at two starts in Singapore. However, the blinkers are off and a recent trial sans head-gear good enough to follow with Barend Vorster and gate 1 also in his favour. Of the rest, OH MONEY COME had the form on the board at his last campaign and has to be respected first-up after a spell with SPARKLING STAR - who has issues at the starts - the one to watch late. GRAVLAX and TRECRATIC for exotics."

RACE 2: INITIATION (HORSES NOT WON A RACE IN 2YRS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & NOT HAD > 8 STARTS IN SIN / MSIA) (WFA) (4YO & BELOW) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "While the race will not be as cut and dried as it first looks on paper, NINETYSIX POWER is the horse to beat and it would be irresponsible to pick anything else on top. The 4YO was probably stiff not to win on debut and certainly lost no friends when finishing second at start two behind BLACK MAGIC. Beasley goes back on board and while the horse still has a bit to learn about the racing game, he should win. In saying that, FULL MEANING has ability and well worth a look first-up after a spell. The 4YO has also changed stables in that time and a recent trial sans head-gear good enough to think he can win with Rueven and a 2kg claim a smart move. Two others that could win without surprising are LIGN EM UP on debut after his comfortable showing at two local trials and CITY OF SAILS who had excuses when supported on his debut so the type to keep safe. MUKUKA and SCOUT DONE both have poor form but get blinkers first-time so look for marked improvement."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "There doesn't look many genuine winning chances in this Class 4 sprint and as such, a Class dropper in GOOD NEWS gets his chance. You can make excuses for a couple of average recent outings and given he gets back into his recent winning company and just as importantly back on his favourite surface, he could be hard to beat. A Rueven 2kg claim won't hurt and given the lack of depth, expect him to start short. SAVAGE STORM had support last start in a similar affair to this and no reason to think he won't be in the mix again. He got back on that occasion so his effort to the line was good to place and if Oscar can have him handier in running from gate 5, he can win. Not many others to get excited about but FUKU ICHIBAN won well enough last start on the turf to follow (although he has never won on the Poly) and a few others in SOUL COMMANDER, DRAGON SPIRIT, ABASTOR and CAIYAYA would all give this a shake on best form. The improver at odds could be HOW HUGE given he has had excuses at two Singapore starts."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 (1) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Some good form in this Class 5 mile and it will pay to go wide in exotics and good luck if you are confident of finding the winner. But as it stands, a maiden in GENERAL CONATUS looks well-placed to finish in the mix. Lisa Allpress takes the ride from an indisposed Santana and given his recent form with support in KSD company over this trip, the 4YO can win. TORRECAMPO was in the mix last start and also gets his chance here. Dan Beasley on-board looks a good move by canny connections and he will be prominent throughout so a good betting option. Given the form of some of veterans of late, BAY OF ISLAND might think he can win this and is always a chance although a wide gate with an inexperienced hoop on-board is a concern. Obviously two last start winners in TIME AFTER TIME and AUREUS have to be considered as serious chances while the other horse with winning form, EXCEPTIONAL CHOICE, will find this tougher than last start."

RACE 5: MAIDEN (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "This race is a cracker for a maiden which is odd given it's division 2 and division 1 (race 1) looks hopeless. Where to start? GEESON MASTER has good form in Novice company and that form has to hold up here. Sure, this maiden has depth but his recent efforts have been excellent and from a fair gate (7) with a 2kg claimer, he gets his chance. He will have to be at his best though with PURE WHITE, MALA MALA and LEADERSHIP all in great form. In fact all three have their feet well and truly on the till and all should figure very heavily in the finish. Not much separates the trio and they have all drawn to advantage but PURE WHITE didn't miss by much last start and has to go close. A few others like THANKFULNESS have to be included somewhere and HAPPY SAGA could show up in exotics at long odds."

RACE 6: CLASS 4 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Another race with depth and plenty of options for value but the likely favourite in DEMON KING could be hard to beat on what he showed winning last start. Yes, that was in KSD company but his previous Class 4 form suggests he is more than up to this with gate 4 in his favour. Of the others with winning hopes, DANNY is in form and will keep them all honest late and if he makes use of gate 2, could be handier than normal when the things get serious on straightening. Likewise, SUPER VICTORY is always a chance in races like this and can be value so well worth a look at each-way odds. ZIPANGU has his first start on the Poly but goes mighty close on best form while last start winner BLACK BEAN and the emergency, ULTIMATE WARRIOR also feature heavily. Keep ROSADO safe at long odds as he should improve over this trip."

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "One thing is for sure, there will be a mad dash into the first bend. MAKAWAO and LIVELY DRAGON both have early pace and given they have drawn two and three respectively, it will be a battle early. As such, J See on FLASH GIFT from gate 1 has a few options up his sleeve. The 3kg claimer could hold the pair out or take a sit and both scenarios look winning ones. GATO NEGRO has drawn wide but will also appreciate the cracking early pace and expect him to be value and the one that is flying late with Oscar Chavez up. Oddly, none of the runners bar Class 5 bound LADY SHARK have a decent run under their belt leading into this so you will have to take them all on trust."

RACE 8: CLASS 5 (2) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "An odd race with seven or so horses that can win on recent form and four with buckleys. Of those that can win, GODS SPEED gets back on the Poly - his only winning surface - and that coupled with some nice recent turf form has him in the mix. Corey stays on and gate 4 suggests he gives it every chance. CARNIVAL STAR also come under notice after almost breaking his Poly duck at his last start. That was in a very similar race to this and from gate 2, Zuriman will be whacking away throughout and he should figure when it counts. SINGLE STAR is the interesting runner. His form is good and he did finish off well over 1400m last start but the mile is a query. Of the rest, GYPSY STAR will be finishing on late, MAX RESOURCE is always a show, SILENT POWER loves Munro and the emergency, JOHNNY HATES JAZZ, is some hope if he gets a start."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Tough race to finish the night with a couple of horses dropping back to their recent winning Class and a couple of recent maiden winners looking well placed to follow. The best of the maiden winners looks to be JUST THE TIP who also has some recent good form in this company. With a TR Barnabas claim he will only carry 50kg and he might prove hard to run down with gate 2 in his favour. At the other end of the scale, KAISER is one of the Class droppers who looks well-placed in Class 4 to knock in another win. The 6YO had turned around some poor form of late and connections will be hoping he continues his good run in what should be a suitable race. Of the rest, DYLAN has his first look at the Polytrack at the races and is right in this on good trial form with THE MIGHTY THOR, STORMY ALONG, ANGRY CAT and BAZINGA all in with winning chances."

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