RACE 8: ARENTI 2006 STAKES OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1600M COURSE A (SC) TIME: 16:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "A BM83 over a mile with some promising and consistent ones engaged. ABSOLUTELY is a horse of considerable promise, he gave them too much start last outing but with Michael Rodd up over a longer distance, could easily make amends. BOOMARANG DELUXE’s best form is on the poly, he put in a good turf run when resuming and should be improved over what is a much more suitable distance. Two horses that ran on well with ABSOLUTELY over 1400m last start in GOOD NEWS and OM also have to be seriously considered. IDEAL GUIDE ran on well last start and with Manoel Nunes taking over, should get a good run throughout. MAGICAL TALENT has run a few big races in his career, he got going late last start and should be suited this distance. OM can find trouble but runs on and can get in the finish. FRAAJILISTIC is very consistent at this level, he should be handy throughout and hard to leave out of top three picks. Amongst the others BOARD WALK and SQUIRE OSBALDESTON can show up in a race with depth."

RACE 9: LION CITY CUP (SG1) (3RD LEG - SINGAPORE SPRINT SERIES) (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (WFA) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1200M COURSE A (SC) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$500000

Larry says, "The Lion City Cup over 1200m and an outstanding field has been assembled. Clearly ZAC SPIRIT is the one to beat on recent winning form. The 5YO won this race last year but he could have his hands full chasing the flying filly KIWI KARMA who gets 3.5kg off the rest of the field. The 3YO is facing her biggest test but the other hoops would want to keep her in their sights as her race record is outstanding. However, arguably the best horse in the race is WAR AFFAIR. He has gone OK first-up perviously and plenty of nice trials suggests he is ready. Would you pick against him? EMPEROR MAX was runner-up to ZAC SPIRIT last year, he is resuming after a bleeding attack, his recent trials have been solid and he should race well. FAALTLESS is also resuming, he beat both EMPEROR MAX and ZAC SPIRIT at his last start but meets them significantly worse at the weights. Amongst the others GOAL KEEPER ran third last year and can run a strong race from the inside alley."

RACE 10: NINETYFIVE EMPEROR 2005 STAKES KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE A (SC) TIME: 17:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A competitive KSC over 1200m on the turf with plenty of speedsters as well as a number coming back in trip and several others more comfortable on the poly. EAGLE STORM battled on the poly last start but was strong over this trip in this grade on turf at his previous start; he rises 1.5kg on that win but should race well. REACH FOR THE SUN was caught wide and ran on well when resuming. He has yet to win but has never missed a pace in six turf outings and should be in the finish. GATO NEGRO’s last turf win was over this trip in this grade, his recent trial was sound and should be prominent throughout. HIMALAYA DRAGON is resuming and whilst her best form is on poly, she placed at her only turf start. MEDIA CAPTAIN surprised last start but is very honest and if left in front can be very hard to run down. STIRLING was not far away in that race and meets MEDIA CAPTAIN 2kg better; despite the ordinary gate he should be handy throughout. Others that could show up are MAC VOLKS, VON KRUMM though both are drawn wide and the very consistent ALPHA CENTAURI who drops back in trip but is very versatile."

RACE 11: SUPER RACER 2004 STAKES CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M COURSE A (SC) TIME: 18:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A Class 4 over 1200m on turf without a great deal of depth. RED DAWN was not far away when resuming in Novice company, he has placed at all three turf outings and should be prominent throughout from the good gate. DYLAN got too far back in Graduation company last start but goes well for Manoel Nunes and with a more forward ride expected should be in the finish. HADES ran on from a long way back last start, hopefully this time Craig Newitt will give him a more positive ride. CHEYENNE WARRIOR was well back throughout when resuming on the poly, he is better suited on turf and should be closing late. Of the others LOUEY VELOCE could improve and the debutant POWER PLAY trials reasonably."

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