RACE 8: LUNAR NEW YEAR STAKES CLASS 5 - 1600M COURSE D (LC) TIME: 16:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "With apologies to HK Tan and Michael Freedman, trainers Stephen Gray and Brian Dean look to have a stranglehold on this race. S Gray has two of the three top-weights in AFTERNOON DELIGHT and RAVOUX who both step up from 1400m. RAVOUX went very close last start with M Rodd up and with the smiling Aussie retaining the ride, he would figure heavily. As will AFTERNOON DELIGHT with Corey Brown up and he will be one of the swoopers who should make this a busy finish. Dean also has two that look to have winning hopes and it could be the maiden BROTHER BAY who is the value. The 4YO gives every indication the mile suits as will Class 5 company. LUCKY STRATEGY gets Vorster and is more than up to this after winning two back over 1400m. GALLANT HEIGHTS and SHABBAT the other two that look like having a genuine winning hope."

RACE 9: SPRING FESTIVAL STAKES KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (1) - 1400M COURSE D (LC) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "While we think INVICTUS is hard to beat and will get the punters support, this race looks to have plenty of depth and worth a second look for value runners. But as it stands, INVICTUS showed more than enough last start behind BOB when dropping back to KSD company to think he wins this and can go on with the job in better races than this. His biggest danger in this looks to be THEBUZZDOWNUNDER who got support last start and while not quite delivering, did enough to think he can win if on his game with blinkers downgraded to winkers. Of the others, RACER KING, ZAC SEDUCTION and last start Class 5 winner, LUCKY LION, appeal but one to watch at value is GRAND SEVEN SEAS who gets blinkers for the first time and has trialed well with head-gear."

RACE 10: FORTUNE BOWL (SG3) (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (CONDITION WEIGHT) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 2000M COURSE D (SC) TIME: 17:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$200000

Larry says, "The feature on what is a terrific Chinese New Year card and all eyes will be on the battle between KNIGHT'S COMMAND and EMPEROR'S BANQUET. The pair met last start in the Woodlands Classic and while KNIGHT'S COMMAND finally broke though at Group level on that occasion, he does give 3kg to EMPEROR'S BANQUET for the 2.5 length win. All things being equal there won't be much between the pair but we will stick with winning form. Of the challengers, it is again winning form we look to and ALEXANDRA PALACE. The 5YO South African-bred had been disappointing since impressing winning at his Singapore debut back in July but the last start effort good enough to follow in races like this. MARTIN also turned around some poor form at his last start and is worth thought on a repeat of that run stepping up to 2000m with Froggy Newitt staying on-board."

RACE 11: CELEBRATIONS STAKES CLASS 4 - 1200M COURSE D (SC) TIME: 18:05 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Some very progressive types makes this Class 4 one to watch and whoever wins could very well set themselves up for big campaign. BRAHMA CIRCUS is one that looks better than Class 4 and while finding one better at his three starts since breaking his maiden status, he can win this. Obviously punters that took the even money last start will be a tad gun-shy but he went close behind Media Captain on that occasion and the switch to turf might be just what the doctor ordered. While BRAHMA CIRCUS has struggled to win again, there has been no such problem for INVINCIBLE MAN who is gunning for a hat-trick of victories. The 3YO hasn't missed a place in six starts and must be a leading hope again. Of the rest, EVA'S DAY wasn't far behind Jimmy Rea last start and that form has more than held up so she must be respected and last start winner, DYLAN, will be more than competitive in this company. Keep KAISER safe."

RACE 12: REUNION STAKES OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1400M COURSE D (SC) TIME: 18:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Cracking race to finish what should have been a terrific days racing and expect a very busy finish with most having genuine winning claims. And to make it tough for caller Craig Evans, there are some on-pace runners who will be fighting late and some smart swoopers who are sure to be flying at the business end. THANKFULNESS is one that should race more than handy from gate 1 and should be hard to run down with just 53kg. One that had excuses last start and will be involved throughout is CLUTHA LAD. Nunes gets the ride for Walker and that combination is in red-hot form. The best swooper on paper is BLUE SWEDE. Yes, he was disappointing last start but he did return not striding so certainly worth another look on best form. Can't mention them all but LOUEY VELOCE probably starts favourite and goes close."

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