RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A KSD over 1700m on the poly with many chances. BRING MONEY HOME drops in grade, he ran on well last start and his only win was at this trip; he is a consistent sort and should be in the finish. BLOSSOMS SEQUEL also drops in grade and won his Maiden at this trip; he is rarely far away and 3kg claim will help. MR CONNERY goes well on the poly and should be handy throughout with gate 1 and Corey Brown a bonus. CHRISTMAS ran on strongly to win in higher grade last start over this distance, he goes up 9kg with Alan Munro on board but should be hard to beat again. MILITARY ALLIANCE did nothing last start but is better suited on the poly and should race well for Michael Rodd from a good gate. There are plenty of other chances, LA FONTANA, RIEDEL, RISING TIDE, PIASAU GARDEN and FOREVER BEST are quite capable in this grade at the journey."

RACE 9: KRANJI STAKES A (SET WEIGHTS) - 1400M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "A KSA over 1400m and the race looks a cracker. SPANISH BAY is a smart 3YO with a Group win over Affleck to his name. He is taking on older horses so this is a test but he has enough speed to lead throughout and be hard to pass. The race also gives TRUDEAU a chance to break through after a run of outs. The 7YO was unable to get clear when resuming last start but yet ran on well and this distance suits. EL MILAGRO found the mile too far last start, the blinkers go back on and this is much more suitable. GOLD RUTILE had excuses last start but usually runs an honest race and WILD GEESE has enough versatility to make his presence felt. The interesting runner is ORDER OF THE SUN who makes his Singapore debut. The 4YO arrives with an impressive CV that includes a Listed win and while he will be better over longer, he can show up fresh."

RACE 10: CLASS 4 (2) - 1400M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A Class 4 over 1400m and HYDRO - who won very well last start in KSD company - can win again. He is up in grade and gives some handy Class 4 types weight but blinkers looked to do the trick and Michael Rodd staying on-board a bonus. GOLD LINE was close up when resuming over 1200m in this Grade; he is better suited at 1400m and should be handy throughout from the good gate. For value we are keeping BLACK SNOW and SWEET LODGE safe. In particular BLACK SNOW as he had plenty of excuses last start and should be long odds. Mario Esposito gets a ride for Laurie Laxon and with it a chance to deliver on COTE DE NUITS who has been improved by two recent outings and gets a chance over a suitable distance. MY BROTHER’S KEEPER is improving with recent racing, he drops 1.5kg on his most recent effort and will be hard to hold out and NORTH ATLANTIC ICE can show up."

RACE 11: CLASS 4 (1) - 1400M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:05 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Another Class 4 over 1400m and Michael Rodd on THANKFULNESS looks a solid option. The 4YO has yet to win on the turf but shown enough of late to suggest he can break though over 1400m. POLE PARADISE - who put in a bold effort last start before fading late - could easily show up here. The 2kg claim for Joseph See looks a good move and expect a bold run. Likewise, DRAGON FURY - who won easily in KSD company over this trip last start - should be on the speed throughout with a good gate a bonus. The race may also give KNOW EACH OTHER a chance. The 3YO ran on fairly last start and whilst he has yet to live up to his earlier promise, he has been improving and with Barend Vorster to steer gets a chance to knock in a win. SPLICE disappointed last start but usually goes well this class and distance and he could make amends."

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