RACE 1: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A few horses look due and get their chance in this Kranji Stakes D dash. In particular DR OCTOPUS and BRINGITHOME are in good form and it looks a matter of time before they knock in a win this campaign. DR OCTOPUS found only one better last start and given he can go round at each-way odds it will be worth following the 4YO as he edges closer to his second career win. BRINGITHOME also only has only one win to his name but with excuses last start not to finish closer, he must go close with a handy 3kg claim. But the one they have to beat is last start winner, INVINCIBLE MAN. The 3YO broke his maiden status in fine style and while drawn wide in this, he could be too good for most here. Throw in SOUL COMMANDER as a winning hope on what he showed last start and keep the two emergencies - THE MIGHTY THOR and GOLDEN RABBIT safe."

RACE 2: INITIATION (HORSES NOT WON A RACE IN 2YRS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & NOT HAD > 8 STARTS IN SIN / MSIA) (WFA) (4 YEAR OLD AND BELOW) - 1200M COURSE C (SC) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "A very tough maiden and whoever wins this would certainly have earned his keep. With a couple of horses with winning hopes drawn badly, SHANGHAI BUND looks well placed from gate 4 to get his chance. The 3YO by Denman also gets a nice weight pull on some of his older rivals and obviously showed enough with support on debut to think he is hard to beat here with Froggy Newitt to ride. EASY EASY and BHASKARA are the two horses that can win but have to overcome wide gates. EASY EASY improved lengths when blinkers were added last start and a positive ride from Juglall is expected from gate 13 while BHASKARA backed-up two good runs with a nice trial and can win with luck from gate 12. Throw in the former Malaysian maiden, RUSSEL THE CROWE and DRAGON FURY as winning hopes while newcomers BATTLE HORSE, MAGIC MASTER and STICK SEEKER can all race well on what we have seen at the trials."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Usually gate 1 in a Poly sprint is a bonus but given ECLAIR SENSATION can be tardy at the start, Manoel Nunes will need to be on his game early. But as it stands ECLAIR SENSATION is in form and hopefully 2014 Champion jockey Manoel Nunes can have him handy enough to show his best late and his best is good enough for this field. In saying that, LIGN EM UP looks a handy type. The 4Y0 went close at his race debut before winning well at start two. That form suggests he is more than up to Class 4 company and you expect support and a big run with John Powell up. The race doesn't have a lot of depth but BLACK FIERY battled on well last start and wins races like this."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 - 1200M COURSE C (SC) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Not a bad field for a Class 5 with a few maidens looking well placed to knock in a win and a few Class droppers that should improve in this company. One maiden that looks better than Class 5 is LEADERSHIP. The 4YO has shown more than enough at his four starts since resuming in August last year and this turf race looks suitable to show he has a win or two up his sleeve. While LEADERSHIP is having just start eight, his main rival - PACINO - is having career start 121 and must be considered in Class 5. The veteran very much appreciates the company and some of his recent runs suggests he is not done with yet. LUMINESCENCE resuming, SO PERFECT, SUGARTIME JAZZ and DYNASTY KNIGHT the others to watch."

RACE 5: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "An odd race form wise with the three top picks - TOUCH ME NOT, TIGER BEE and REACH FOR THE SUN - all resuming after terrific runs of form. TOUCH ME NOT had a good hit-out at a recent trial suggesting he can carry on his unbeaten run with Noreesh Juglall on-board. The 3YO took all before him winning three-from-three at his first campaign and no reason to jump off his bandwagon just yet. Just as impressive last campaign was TIGER BEE who, after a few sighters, knocked in four wins at his last four starts. He is coming off a longer break than TOUCH ME NOT but gets a 2kg claim and should race well fresh. REACH FOR THE SUN - a winner of three from five starts in Singapore - has trailed very well for his return to racing and goes mighty close on his great first-up form. Most others go close on best form but GOOD NEWS has impressed running on late at his last few and this race should suit."

RACE 6: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "This race has plenty of depth and good luck if you are playing exotics as at least six have serious winning hopes. Looking at some value, WINNING STAR looks a good option for punters. The 4YO gets blinkers back on over a trip that suits and he looks a big show to get back into winning form with gate 2 a factor. MR SPIELBERG looks a more obvious choice. The 3YO got blinkers added to his gear last start and won very well in maiden company and looks more than up to this for the Laxon/Nunes combination. Again looking for value, MAREA NEGRO is a good each-way option and the mare should be prominent throughout with Craig Newitt on-board. You can easily make a case for OVER EASY, PRINCE MAG, SLAYER and CLERMONT CLUB but can't pick them all so try your best."

RACE 7: OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1400M COURSE C (SC) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "This Benchmark 83 is the highlight of the nine race meeting and a race whose form should hold up over the coming months. In a race with depth, POWER LION could be the most progressive. The 4YO by Danroad has been more than impressive winning four from eight career starts and a good recent trial suggests he can add to that total here with Alan Munro up. Also with a nice recent trial as a pointer is CHEYENNE WARRIOR who gets back onto his winning surface. In fact it's worth noting that the 5YO won at his only two turf starts in Singapore and could be value in this strong field. At the top of the weights, INDIAN JADE looks the benchmark with a 2kg claim much appreciated in this company. He will obviously find this easier than the EW Barker and expect a big run. Hard to leave out TAFFETAS and LIM'S HARVEST and go wide in exotics."

RACE 8: CLASS 4 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "First things first; SOON YI can win and will be closing late but the 5YO has been super costly for punters so we have left him out of the top three picks. We love a Class dropper and EXQUISITELY SWEET certainly fits that bill. The 6YO has been running in better company than this after winning five starts back in a KSD over this trip and must go close here with any luck in running. Also dropping in Class is EMPIRE BAY and reports from the track suggests he is ready to show something first-up after a break with a handy 4kg claim also in his favour. BORDEAUX looks due and gets winkers to turn solid form into a win and looks a strong winning hope with Corey Brown in this field. The Japanese newcomer, QUEEN'S SEVEN and EASY MONEY the other two to keep an eye on for exotics."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Not a lot of depth to this Class 4 and BRAHMA CIRCUS gets his chance. The 3YO has gone close at two runs since his big maiden win and from the nice gate today, he looks very hard to beat. ORCHARD ROAD is the interesting runner. The 5YO mare had what was her first run at handicap conditions last start and showed enough doing it tough under Barnabas to think he improves with Nunes. MEDIA CAPTAIN probably leads and will give a sight out front so cannot be discounted at a winning hope with most others looking place chances at best."

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