RACE 1: CLASS 5 - 1600M COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Due to a cancelled meeting or two and a glut of Class 5 horses, this race is a tad topsy turvy with the two emergencies the equal top-rated horses. So obviously it will pay to keep MR DREYFUSS and BREAKING VAULTS safe as both give this a shake if they get a run. But as it stands there are more than enough confirmed starters with winning hopes to keep us busy including last start winner, SILENT ARROW. Munro stays on-board and more often than not, winning form is good form to follow in races like this. However, a Class dropper in PURE RABID could be the bolter. From gate 1 and finally over a suitable trip, the 5YO looks well-placed with a Zuriman claim and should be each-way value. Another at value could be GYPSY STAR who gets the Kif Toh treatment. The comeback claimer can get the best out of horses and expect a big run late. Nunes on PEREGRINE FALCON picks himself with OCTAVIA, GODS SPEED and DOS EQUIS also in the winning mix."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "The connections of AGUILA AZTECA would be happy after not getting a run last weekend to find herself up against this field. Nunes stays on and given what he showed on debut and at a couple of trials, he looks the one to beat and punters will no doubt be jumping on in droves. Nothing jumps off the page to beat him although two newcomers in TENMA and ASTRO MAN have both trialed well enough to go well on debut and worth a look. Of the two, TENMA probably showed more at his trial to give AGUILA AZTECA a scare and as a Northern Hemisphere, he gets a little pull in the weights. MUVAKA, BATTLE KING and BILBO BAGGINS for exotics and keep the second emergency, BULLET, safe as he showed last start with blinkers that he wins one soon."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Regular followers would know that RIEDEL has been the on-top selection on more than one occasion of late and while we probably look elsewhere, he gets the nod again. Nunes does replace Shafiq but given the Brazilian ace has had his chances of late on REIDEL, the combination does have to be on top of their game. One last chance! In his favour is that nothing jumps of the page to beat him although both BRAD and CLERMONT CLUB are in excellent winning form and are both more than up to this company. WAR LORD drops in grade which is definitely in his favour and getting back on the Poly is also a significant move. Of the others, BOARD WALK and WHITE COFFEE can both win and leave out the veteran DAAD'S THE WAY at your peril."

RACE 4: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (2) - 1400M COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "MIGHTY WARRIOR looks a very good winning hope in this KSD and happy to make him one of the better bets of the day. The 3YO backed up a good win on debut when supported with a close-up placing in Novice company and a recent trial with winkers suggests he has trained on and a big show here. It is a solid field though and expect a busy finish with a couple of handy swoopers likely to play a part late. The two horses in question - MONEY KING and CHEETAH KING - should both be suited on the Long Course (B) and both won two starts back with 1400m ideal. For value you might want to keep the grey veteran AFFIRMATION safe as he gets back on the turf over his favourite trip and while eligible for easier, he can show up. Very hard to leave out FRANCES who is in winning form and more than up to this with GUILTLESS and SACRED SPIN another two that can win without surprising."

RACE 5: CLASS 4 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "While three last start winners in SPIRIT OF SPEED, VIST AN AU and BELLUS WONDER all appeal, it may be the honest RACER KING who gets his chance. The 3YO's only win was over this trip and while he been asked to be ridden quieter to see how far he can go, he has natural speed and right in this throughout. Of the three last start winners, VIST AN AU trials very well and can back up his maiden win with Nunes staying on-board while SPIRIT OF SPEED is resuming and hard to fault his debut win when he also suffered from heat-stress. Of the rest, keep the two emergencies who are resuming - CUSTODIAN and HELEN - safe while ART OF WAR looks suited here and TREASUREINTHEHEART showed last start he has a say."

RACE 6: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (1) - 1400M COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "GET GOING might not have won at four starts in Singapore but a very strong recent trial suggests he gets his chance here. The former Aussie won over this trip before arriving and apart from his strong recent trial, the 4YO gets Nunes and might be hard to beat. And he might not even be favourite with MIGHTY MAN also in the field. The 3YO was sent out as the odds-on pop and just missed this company last start and certainly will make his presence felt here with support. Of the rest, KNOW EACH OTHER was disappointing at his first start for Pat Shaw in this company but is worth another look while SUPER VOCE looks the value runner with Munro up and a nice recent trial under his belt. XAVIO and the two emergencies - HAKAMGONG and ROUGH DANCE - also in the winning mix."

RACE 7: OPEN BENCHMARK 89 - 1200M COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "A very good race and plenty of interest in MING ZHI COSMOS, the first of the China Horse Club Cup horses to take on the locals. The former French galloper arrived with an international rating of 102 when placing in the $3.05 million Group 1 extravaganza over 1800m but finds herself in a competitive BM89 1200m sprint and not sure this trip is her caper. So who of the locals beats her home? GOLDEN BRILLIANT is smart and looks well-placed first-up after a spell to win this. Four wins from nine starts suggests the 4YO can go to open Class and his recent trial was very good. KLEVER MAN is another progressive type who is suited here. He gets blinkers and John Powell has a good record on him so he could be the testing material. Two horses who appreciate the company is HYPERNOVA and to a lesser extent VALEVOLE. HYPERNOVA's recent trial suggests he is worth a good look on the day."

RACE 8: CLASS 3 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "BLACK FIERY has been a revelation this campaign stepping up in grade after two wins and no reason to think he doesn't go on with the job in this. Any fears the 4YO wasn't up to this company was certainly put to rest last start when he placed behind the smart Peace No War and from gate 2, Munro will give him very chance. In saying that, the field has depth and SUPER WINNER does little wrong on the Poly. The 3YO has won three from six (career) and more importantly he was only half a length away from being four from four on the poly at his last start. Of the rest with winning hopes, MAC VOLKS is an out-and-out Poly sprinter and has to be respected with SCRAT resuming and SAND LANE right in this on best form. MAKAWAO the bolter in what should be a good race."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1200M COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "An interesting Class 4 sprint to finish the evening given the top two rated horses - WIMBLEDON and FEDERER - are yet to salute on the grass. Which is obviously ironic given their respective names and while the pair should have plenty of support, both could be considered a risk. Of the two, WIMBLEDON had his first turf run last start in nice company and happy to think that form holds up here. From gate 2, with blinkers back on and a claim suggests he is hard to beat. Federer on the other hand struggled at his only turf run so you have to take on trust. Of the rest, CRAZY TIMES is a hope in what is a suitable race, LUCKY DAPPER the benchmark, HIGHER SOUL a show resuming and KEVIN ELEVEN the value."

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