RACE 1: CLASS 5 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "DR OCTOPUS gets his chance to knock in just his second career win dropping to Class 5 company. His maiden win was over this trip so that is also in his favour and Manny Nunes obviously a good booking. RORY looks his main danger. The 5YO looked disappointing last start but given he had excuses on that occasion, the run better than it looks and he will win one of these sooner than later. The race lacks depth but SUPER SPUR very much appreciates the drop to Class 5 so he could give this a shake and ALWAYS A WINNER has to be respected on recent form. Keep the emergency STOCK BROKER safe and perhaps PROBO CHANDROSO who improved last start."

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

Larry says, "Firstly, in a race with little depth, it will pay to keep both emergencies very safe if they get a run. MR BLOSSOM looks to have his foot on the till and MARINE TREASURE had support on debut and did enough to follow in a race like this. But as it stands, two confirmed starters that are ready to win in MR JACKSON and MIGHTY GLORY look the pair that punters will be on. Not much separates the two but MIGHTY GLORY has been trying for a while now so we will give the benefit of the doubt to MR JACKSON to win at start three. Not a lot of newcomer’s standout on trial form but CONFACET and LUCKY LINCOLN could come in for support and always pay to include a 2YO in exotics with EAGLE SOAR and GOLD STOCK the pick of that bunch."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Plenty of horses in this race come under notice after having all sorts of excuses last start but none better than the top-weight, MR WHITAKER, who could have gone close to winning last start. That was on the turf and given he gets back onto his recent winning surface, all bodes well for a result. Like MR WHITAKER, SCOUT DONE is a very progressive type and obviously finds himself in a rich vein of form coming off two wins. He is up in grade but a recent trial suggests he is up to this company and can win. Of the rest, KAISER looks the benchmark on recent form in this grade, DREAMCATCHER is right in this on his usual solid form while the likes of PERFECT CHALLENGER sans headgear and SWEET LODGE should work into this late. EASY MONEY and perhaps TROPICAL THUNDER at any old odds are two for the exotics if budget permits."

RACE 4: MAIDEN - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Jockeys will play a big part in this race with Laurie Laxon opting for a 3kg claimer to get REMEMBER ME over the line and Bruce Marsh putting all his eggs in the Michael Rodd basket on ASTRO MAN. REMEMBER ME is certainly in form and has gone very close at two Poly starts. If F Tan can make use of gate 1, REMEMBER ME could be hard to hold out. In saying that, ASTRO MAN has drawn gate 2 and is due with the step up to 1600m a good move. Of the others, the two Lim stable horses in LIM'S BATTLE and LIM'S MIRAGE both have winning chances while SPEED MACHINE showed three starts back he enjoys this trip and track."

RACE 5: OPEN BENCHMARK 89 - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "Cracking race with some up and coming stars tested against GOLIATH who has claims to be the best Poly horse in Singapore when at his best. The 5YO has an exceptional record on the all-weather track and while he did put in a few bad runs on this surface some six months ago, they do look an anomaly as he showed two starts back that at his best, he is very hard to beat. He does have to carry 59kg though and that will test against the likes of MAJESTIC MOMENTS who gets in very well with just 51kg. The 3YO has only had one run for one win on this surface but has shown he is up to this company and he could be hard to beat. The race has depth though and ALPHA CENTAURI loves the surface and is in form while THESE STREETS - who is having his first go on the poly - should go well. Don't forget OM."

RACE 6: CLASS 4 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Hard to be confident in this race with most horses having some hope on best form and at least six very well-placed to turn some good recent form into a win. Case in point is IKING who refuses to run a bad race recently and never far away at the finish. Obviously he is desperate for a result while in form but again gets his chance. NATION THEATRE should enjoy being back on the Poly and a big run is expected. He has drawn wide but that may ensure a positive ride and hopefully a result. KAI POWER has shown at his last two starts that the Poly may be his caper while BRINGMONEYHOME is another fancy who goes close with luck after drawing badly. YES BABA at odds one other to watch and go even wider in exotics."

RACE 7: OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "While the race could show up a surprise or two, it would be a brave pundit to tip against GHOST. The lightly raced 6YO has obviously had his issues over the years but he looks in good health at the minute and hard to beat back on his preferred surface. If things do get silly out front, GOLDEN CURL may the danger late. The 6YO can storm home if the race is run to suit swoopers and an experienced claimer in Harry Kassim looks a smart move. Of the rest, GATO NEGRO appreciates being on the Poly and is always a show at odds while BOGART is in good enough form to follow and has a nice Poly record. Keep both emergencies safe but GHOST the one they all have to beat."

RACE 8: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A really odd Class 4 sprint where there looks only two winning hopes but still tough for punters given nothing separates the pair. Coincidentally, CASH BOX and THE GENERAL both come into this with three runs in Singapore under their belts after arriving as raced-horses from Australia and Argentina respectively. THE GENERAL just gets the early nod given he gets to jump from gate 1 and that may count for plenty come the business end. Nothing else appeals in this race but for those wanting to play something other than a win, place or forecast, ALAN might show sorting at long odds back on the Poly and COTE DU NUITS obviously showed enough last start to follow."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Another race with little depth and punters should gravitate to the consistent BRAHMA CIRCUS. The 3YO probably doesn't win often enough to be odds-on but his honesty coupled with a race with no other standout suggests they give him a "red-hot go". As mentioned nothing jumps off the page to beat him but ASSERTIVE LAD - who's is yet to win on the Poly - will win sooner than later in this company so has to be respected and GADAWON might be suited back on his winning surface. ART OF WAR and STILETTO two to keep safe at odds and YIN YIE is an each-way hope."

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