RACE 1: CLASS 5 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "OCTAVIA broke through for a well-deserved maiden win at her last start and happy to think she can go on with the job in suitable Class 5 company. Her form previously in this grade suggests she more than handles what looks a field with no depth with Corey Brown staying on-board. GOLDEN JADE just missed last start and with winkers added from a favourable gate (2), Munro can get the job done. The veteran BAY OF ISLAND is always an each-way show in races like this and usually provides value and JOHNNY HATES JAZZ is coming off a swooping win and worth a look although he can mix his form. Of the rest, the emergency REAL GOODMAN looks ready to win again so keep safe if he gets a start and KATONG PARK gets blinkers and is overdue to break his maiden status."

RACE 2: INITIATION (4 YEAR OLD AND BELOW) (HORSES THAT HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2 YEARS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & HAVE < 9 STARTS IN SIN/M'SIA) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1400M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "If there is any justice in the world, FALCON beats STORM TROOPER. Obviously FALCON was first over the line as favourite last start before being sensationally disqualified when Manny Nunes weighed in light. So you have to ignore the duck-egg in the book and FALCON gets another chance with new his new hoop, Michael Rodd, sure to check the lead bag twice before getting his leg over. But in what will be a slap in face to unlucky connections, it is Manny Nunes mount, STORM TROOPER, who is the one to beat. And given the two are both trained by Mark Walker, we can take the Nunes switch as a pointer to his winning chances. It's not a two horse race by any means and you have to include the likes of RINGS OF SATURN, AMAZING, NUMERO UNO, EN LAUDER in the winning mix with the Pat Shaw pair of BONANZA and RAHUL likely improvers at value."

RACE 3: CLASS 3 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A small field but a tricky one and obviously the dash to the first bend will be super important. Especially given that the two likely leaders - SAND LANE and HONEST TRUTH - have drawn gates 2 and 1 respectively. If they don't go silly out front, both are suited the trip and company so can win. In particular SAND LANE will find the drop to Class 3 right up his alley as is the trip with blinkers added right side. HONEST TRUTH will be value and again, the race is perfect to show his best. From gate 7, Corey Brown should take a sit on BELLWETHER and that could be ideal with all the pace drawn inside him. He is the form runner of the race and could be hard to hold out late with favours in running. On paper it should be a good race for swoopers and CORONET PEAK is the one that will be motoring late with DRAGON SPIRIT and the honest MEDIA CAPTAIN in the mix on best form."

RACE 4: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "BARNATO looked disappointing last start and obviously hard to have on that run but given how tough he did it that day, he is worth another look. There is no doubting the well-bred 3YO has ability but he is inexperienced and that has been costly. So the blinkers go on for the first time and Pat Shaw is happy to think apprentice MM Firdaus can get the job done with his handy 2kg claim. FORVER LUCKY looks the benchmark after winning in a similar affair last start and should handle the extra weight he is asked to carry. The interesting runner is Q NINE MAGIC who is having just his second start in Singapore. He had support on debut and while he might be better over longer, he trials OK and gets Nunes so could surprise. BLACK FIERY looks the other with obvious winning credentials however there may be an improver at odds in DRAGON KING who comes into this with poor form but a good recent trial."

RACE 5: CLASS 5 - 1200M COURSE B (SC) (CLAIMING RIDERS ONLY) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "An odd race given no horses look like winning on paper and that makes any form tough! And to make matter worse those horses who have displayed some good recent form are suspect on the turf so hopefully the tote will give us a guide. As it stands, SUGARTIME JAZZ does go OK on his day and gets his chance here. His only win was over 1400m but from gate 1 with blinkers, he should go close. GOOD MISSION is a maiden who has poor form under his belt but might appreciate the company. A nice recent trial is in his favour as it is for HANDSOME BAB who could improve at odds. SACRED CROWN is having a rare turf run but is in form so picks himself and might even start favourite."

RACE 6: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A solid Class 4 Poly sprint and JUST NAME IT gets blinkers and could be the one to beat. His form is good but more importantly a recent trial with head-gear suggests that blinkers could do the trick with gate 2 a bonus. Inside him in gate 1 is WHITE COFFEE who should appreciate being back on the Poly. A three-time winner this trip and surface, his recent form suggests he goes close with the in-form Michael Rodd staying on-board. BLACK MAGIC has shown more than enough at three career starts to think his connections have some fun and his Poly runs have him right in this. Of the rest, FEDERER is a last start winner and has to be respected while SILVER STAR will find this easier than good Novice company last start and could run a very cheeky race at value."

RACE 7: CLASS 3 - 1400M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "This race is a beauty and while it might be considered a punting risk given the quality of the field, RIDE OF VALKYRIES might just show that she is a horse with a big future in Singapore. Part of an ambitious buying spree from connections of trainer Michael Clements, RIDE OF VALKYRIES is a Group 1 winning mare who has trialed like she has settled in very well to the Kranji environment and gate 1 with M Rodd on-board looks a good combination. If she doesn't fire on debut (or maybe even is she does), THESE STREETS is the horse she has to beat. The 5YO just missed as the odds-on elect first-up after a spell and 1400m is his caper. Hard to leave out last start winner ASPEN, FRAAJILISTIC and can never discount both trainer Clifford Brown or GOLD RUN over 1400m."

RACE 8: CLASS 4 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "SEBAS could be a very good thing in this class 4 dash. The 3YO hasn't done much wrong bar a bad fade in Group 3YO company back in November but given his subsequent and latest outing was a close-up placing behind the unbeaten Lucky Strike, he goes better than most. A very good recent trial suggests he is spot on to run super after a freshen-up and it might be a case of catch-me-if-you-can. Of the rest, ORIENTAL PEARL placed in a similar affair last start and will keep SEBAS honest and MASTERMIND goes quick and looks the type that will pinch a race like this on his day. The newcomer ROYAL FINISH looks to have done enough at the trials to suggest he gives this a shake on Australian form and the market a good guide for his chances on debut."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1600M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "We can only hope the first eight races have been kind to the "sky rocket" as the ninth is an absolute doozy. In fact bar ZAC BENEVOLENT, all can win on paper suggesting that there will be value about for those looking for an each-way finish to the night. HIGH TROJA is one the should be value given he has been going round at long odds of late. Obviously his last start second has him under notice and given he has excuses in running, he could win this and might still be odds. DANNY is another that can win back in Class 4 and as he is one of three Laxon runners, he should be value with the unfashionable Benny Woodworth on-board (Nunes rides RED SAPPHIRE and Rodd rides BORDEAUX for Laxon who can both win). SQUIRE OSBALDESTON showed more than enough at his Singapore debut to think he can win without surprising and don't forget DRAGON or RUM N RAISINS both at value. Include the rest somewhere."

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