RACE 1: WAR AFFAIR 2014 STAKES CLASS 5 - 1200M (POLY) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "The benchmarks for races like this are a couple of the top-rated hoses in BANKERS CALL and EXCEPTIONAL CHOICE. Both have been in very solid form of late and connections will be hoping they can continue on with another win before they begin to taper off. Nothing really separates the two and both have significant claims so should be thereabouts. However, BINGO was supported in this company last start and happy to think he did enough to follow with Alan Munro up. A five-time winner, BINGO is better than Class 5 and could be hard to hold out with luck in running. For value, YOUNG LADY after a trainer change may surprise. The 3YO has an average losing margin of 18 lengths but recent trials suggests she could grow a leg and has to be odds. SCOUT DONE is also a maiden but goes OK and should appreciate Class 5 company. Both emergencies appeal in exotics."

RACE 2: STEPITUP 2013 STAKES RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1600M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "An interesting maiden with the top three rated horses coming through a similar affair when in the mix behind Well Done earlier this month. A quick look at the video suggests ECLIPSE DANCER did enough work late to think he goes very close with Munro up and HEE'S EGO will get support in this and a win would not surprise. ABOVE THE SKYLINE from the same race keeps them all honest. But a couple down in the weights appeal. WINNING CAUSE has ran on well over 1200m at both career starts to think he is crying out for the mile and should be hard to hold out. MOLLY BROWNE also ran on well enough on debut to think she very much appreciates the mile and will be the value. WINNING CAUSE's stable-mate, SEASON'S PALACE, bombed on debut with heavy support but pay to keep safe as he did have excuses."

RACE 3: INGLIS MELBOURNE JUVENILE STAKES OPEN (2 YEAR OLD) (CONDITION WEIGHT) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1200M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$90000 ($30,000 BONUS TO WINNING QUALIFIED HORSE)

Larry says, "Without the two winners from the previous two-year-old races, this field looks very even and the market will be a terrific guide to see if anyone gets stable support - especially the newcomers. But as its stands, CERDAN got support on debut and had excuses not to show his best behind Kubera Warrior. He gets blinkers and he looked OK at a recent trial with headgear so happy to think he goes better than he did last start and can win. As you expect, plenty of newcomers are worth a look including NOVA EAGLE who looked comfortable at the trials and ONE O NINE who had a good hit-out at a recent trial. Throw in DRAGON GOLD on debut with BAIL OUT, CELERITAS and GENIUS all likely to improve on their respective debut efforts with the latter, GENIUS, worth a long look at value."

RACE 4: SUPER EASY 2012 STAKES CLASS 4 - 1200M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "JUST NAME IT looks very placed to continue his good run of form and knock in another Class 4 win. The 4YO broke his maiden status in this company over 1400m but 1200m looks fine, especially given the track should suit swoopers and he will be doing his best work late under regular hoop, Froggy Newitt. The race is an even affair though with the likes of Q NINE MAGIC and MEXICAN GAL right in this on current form and certainly gets support. For value and coming through a similar form line, it may pay to keep LIKA TIGER with blinkers on first-time very safe as this track should suit with CONVICT also in the mix with blinkers removed. PINT SIZED PRINCE won well last start and worth following although he does drop back to 1200m."

RACE 5: GINGERBREAD MAN 2011 STAKES INITIATION (4 YEAR OLD AND BELOW) (HORSES NOT WON A RACE IN 2YRS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & NOT HAD > 8 STARTS IN SIN / MSIA) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1200M (POLY) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "A tricky punting affair with plenty of newcomers who have looked good at the trials up against only two with race experience with any form. Of the two horses with experience, BULLET improved when blinkers were added last start and must go close on that effort. The first emergency, FAST RICH, also looms a hope on his recent run so keep safe. Of the newcomers, PROBABLY looked the stand-out. The 3YO Elusive City filly won her trial in fine fashion and will get support and be hard to beat on that effort. LINCOLN'S EXCUSE has race experience from NZ and is another who has trailed good enough to show up at his Singapore debut with the blankets over MR NEWMAN, MAN OF POWER, MILLION ROUND and PRESSING ON."

RACE 6: BETTER THAN EVER 2010 STAKES OPEN HANDICAP - 1700M (POLY) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "While he didn't win last start, IN FACT was a terrific bet at the odds given his form and happy to follow with a switch to the Poly in his favour. His recent Poly runs in Group company suggest he is more than up to this with just 51kg and Barend Vorster from gate 2 looks a very good combination. And nothing jumps off the page to beat him although FUJIN BRIGHT is in winning form and in this field, that counts for plenty. His win was on the Poly and while this is tougher, he goes close. ALEXANDRA PALACE also looks well placed with 54.5kg to put in a good one and ONE RAR, although carrying 57kg even with a claim, has to be respected."

RACE 7: SINGAPORE THREE-YEAR-OLD CLASSIC GROUP 2 (3 YEAR OLD) (SET WEIGHTS) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1400M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$350000

Larry says, "The second leg of the 3YO Series and whilst AFFLECK could not run down KIWI KARMA last start, the extra 200m and her absence makes him the one to beat. Also in his favour is the fact the D Course will give the best horse a chance to win. And he is the best horse. The interesting runners are the Argentinean Group 1 winner BLUE DANUBE whose trials have been only fair and best form is over longer and the former Australian ZULULAND whose only win was the VRC Sires Produce at this trip. At his only Singapore start he battled into 2nd in the China Horse Club sponsored Singapore Cup last start but the form from that race is hardly Group 1 level. Both horses have to be taken on trust. Of those we know MAJESTIC MOMENTS and SPANISH BAY could both test AFFLECK if he has an off day and Hideyuki Takaoka will be hoping the moody filly BELIEVE YOURSELF has an on day."

RACE 8: GIVEN VISION 2009 STAKES KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1600M (POLY) TIME: 21:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A KSD over 1600m on the poly and MILITARY ALLIANCE comes back in trip and drops in Grade; Craig Newitt should give him every chance. BLOSSOMS SEQUEL has changed stables and Laurie Laxon has not messed around adding blinkers, pacifiers and a tongue tie; Michael Rodd will look to give him a positive ride. COLLECT THE CASH fought on last start and the injured Salim is replaced by Manoel Nunes, the extra distance will suit and he can get in the finish. ROUGH DANCE is consistent in this Grade but tested at a mile. JIM has only won one race but he runs on and can get in the finish. Most of the rest are Class 5 battlers. However, both the emergencies - BRING MONEY HOME and MEAISIN - are in form and if either get a start, will be hard to beat."

RACE 9: BIG MAVERICK 2008 STAKES OPEN STAKES (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (CONDITION WEIGHT) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1400M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "An Open Stakes over 1400m and under the conditions EL MILAGRO can be expected to give a bold sight from the ace with 55kg. The 1400m is as far as he wants to go but he should be hard to pass. The very honest BORN TO FLY has to give them all weight but his recent trial was good and he will be closing late with blinkers downgraded to a visor. GOLD RUTILE put in a rare bad one last start but she is normally very honest and could easily make amends. GOLD RUN is up in Grade but he showed improvement last start and over his favourite trip; Manoel Nunes should give him every chance. WILD GEESE can improve on his first-up run and the mystery runner is MY OPTION who has Group level form in the USA over this trip on the poly; she last ran in the China Horse Club Singapore Cup race but the form from that may be questionable at best."

RACE 10: ROYAL STAR 2007 STAKES OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1600M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 22:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A good field contests a BM67 over a mile. SEBROSE is being tested at the mile but he is very honest and with Manoel Nunes up will be in the finish. The main danger should be SMART LAD he was trapped wide over 1800m last start, he has had two trials since and is better suited here at the mile. INTENSE GOLD fought on in higher grade last start, the trip suits and he will be on the speed throughout. POWERNOVA has been racing well but he can be found out at the end of a mile. Of the others KNIGHT SPIRIT enjoys the mile and RUSTY BROWN fought on very well last start and could show up again."

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