RACE 1: CLASS 5 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Plenty on non-winners in this race and the safest option does look READY FORTUNE. The 6YO certainly doesn't win out of turn but has been showing form and more importantly gets back onto the Polytrack with Nunes and gate 2 is a bonus. The big improver however could be a five-time winner in SOUTH GATE. The 8YO has been freshened by a couple of trials and while this looks a tough ask first up since early May, the race suits and he could be the best horse in the race. Like READY FORTUNE, DOS EQUIS gets back onto his preferred surface and should play a prominent role throughout while GYPSY STAR will be the one motoring late and can win. Hard to get excited about anyone else but may pay to include HAPPY JOY and PINYIN in exotics at any old odds in what should be a more suitable race for both."

RACE 2: INITIATION (HORSES NOT WON A RACE IN 2YRS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & NOT HAD > 8 STARTS IN SIN / MSIA) (WFA) (4YO & BELOW) - 1400M COURSE D (LC) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "Whatever the result of this race, the form will more than hold up in the future and the depth suggests there should be value if we can find the winner. With this in mind, we have gone for a horse that looked very disappointing not to have won last start in DAMON. The 4YO found all sorts of trouble over 1200m so his effort to place was a beauty and the step up to 1400m looks in his favour. With just 49.5kg, MARINE TREASURE also looks a very strong winning hope. The 3YO just missed behind RAFAELLO last start and given that form has been franked, he must go close. Stephen Gray has two in - PROUD PINOY and TARAMEA - and while the former looks the obvious choice on race form and may start favourite, both get blinkers first time and the latter could be a long-shot improver. Blanket over most others in what is a very strong maiden."

RACE 3: GRADUATION (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE D (LC) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "ROOM FOR EXCUSE probably doesn't win enough to be a good thing but given he has found himself in a what looks a very suitable race first after a spell and his main opposition are all also first-up, he gets his chance here. Also in his favour is that although only winning twice from some 11 starts, he has run into some very good types so his race record is probably better than it reads. He is also is best at the race conditions and it may be a case of him being just too good for this field. There are a few unknowns though and two raced newcomers in RUN IT TWICE (Australia) and BACH'S AIR (Argentina) should both have admirers. The pair have trialed smartly recently and both get in-form senior hoops so will be given every chance in running. SECRET WEAPON resumes after a very good first campaign and has to be seriously considered and RED DAWN will keep them all honest."

RACE 4: MAIDEN - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "An interesting maiden Poly sprint and while you can make a case for five or six, PUBLIC FIGURE with some good Class 4 form to his name should go very close. The 4YO Irish-bred looked due after going close in an Initiation over 1000m three starts back and backed that up with two good runs in higher company. All things being equal, 55kg from gate 4 in this field looks a winnable combination. INCANDESCENT is also ready to win after showing plenty first up after a spell. He has drawn wide but expect a positive ride, as this does look suitable. Leading trainer, Mark Walker, has two in and both can win. Oddly, AGUILA AZTECA did look his better choice and will be in this a very long way with Corey Brown up, but Nunes on HEE'S EGO will keep punters on their toes and expect him to be doing best late. PROBABLY another to watch."

RACE 5: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (1) - 1400M COURSE D (LC) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "This race is ridiculous in the fact we can make a good case for backing every horse (including both emergencies) in this field to win. And while the tote may be a good guide to see whom the stables fancy, value has to be on offer and hopefully it comes in spades with THEBUZZDOWNUNDER. The 6YO is hard to catch - he has only won three from some 32-career starts - but he is a genuine swooper and this race has enough early pace to think he will be the one to be on late. Not sure about value but MUSCLE BEACH went very close last start in a similar affair and will get every chance for Shafiq from gate 2, so looks the obvious choice. Too many others to make a good case for but PUSAKA is fresh and will be another flying late, GET GOING gets Nunes so has to be considered and the first emergency, KNOW EACH OTHER, looks suited."

RACE 6: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) (2) - 1400M COURSE D (LC) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Division 2 of the KSD over 1400m and while this race might be a tad easier to narrow down the winning chances than the previous Division 1 field, it's still tough. Some obvious in-form choices at the top of the ratings in MIGHTY GLORY, BATTLE KING and even NATURAL NICE will get their fair share of support and all should figure at the business end. Likewise, HONGCHEN and STAR BEAUTY coming off good placed runs come under notice with the latter likely to be flying late if the race run to suit. But a horse that finds more trouble than most and comes into this after a disappointing run in JUST NAME IT is the top pick. He gets blinkers back on - which he seems to enjoy - and has certainly shown enough to think he wins if things go right. Keep the first emergency, APPELLATION, safe as he is a value hope."

RACE 7: CAUSEWAY CLASSIC STAKES (SG3) (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (SET WEIGHTS) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$150000

Larry says, "A tough feature at the race conditions and you could probably make a case for most runners given the spread of weights. STEPITUP is small in stature, which makes 59.5kg a tough ask, but his well-documented bulldog persona will see him the benchmark in this small but very competitive field. But while it's hard to fault his recent winning form and he handles the Poly, CHEETAH ON FIRE wasn't far behind him last start but should find another gear back on his preferred surface. Five of the 7YO's six wins have been on the Poly and he looks well placed with 55kg. ONE RAR also comes off a close-up placing on the turf behind STEPITUP and he too should go better on the Poly so has to be seriously considered as a winning option. One that could surprise is COOPTADO who hasn't raced on the Poly yet in Singapore but showed form last start in the Derby (after being gelded) and should handle the all-weather being an Argentinean-bred. Of the rest, SNITZEL SPIRIT is in spanking form and has a featherweight so pay to respect and ALPHA CENTAURI also comes into this with a last start win to his name. IN FACT improves back on the Poly and the inconsistent GOLIATH wins if at his best. So yes, everyone some hope!"

RACE 8: OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1200M COURSE D (LC) TIME: 21:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "On paper, a group winner in SPANISH BAY looks extremely hard to beat here. The Nadeem gelding has a terrific race record of four wins and three placings from nine career starts but more importantly races handy and has form around the likes of Kiwi Karma and Affleck. Given this is a BM83, he looks well placed with 58.5kg and can give his underrated hoop, Saifudin, another good win. However, we at kranjiracing are big fans of BELIEVE YOURSELF and she looks well placed first-up to run a big race over 1200m.Throw a pace influence in FLAK JACKET - a genuine winning hope in his own right - into the mix and everyone gets a chance including GOLDEN CURL with a light weight who will be flying late. Great race but SPANISH FLY the one to beat."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1200M COURSE D (LC) TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "On a day where some races have more depth than punters really need, this race looks to be top heavy and hopefully finding the winner is a bit easier than earlier in the card. And hard to go past TIMO who, while disappointing not to win with very heavy support last start, looks the one to beat here, The 4YO was far from disgraced on that occasion - beaten in a blanket finish to the smart RAFAELLO - and with a tongue-toe added for this, he can make amends. POSEIDON keeps him more than honest though given the 4YO has won one and placed six from just seven career starts. He is resuming but his recent trial suggests he is ready to show his best, which has to be respected. Of the rest, CONVICT down in grade may be the best value option and QUEEN'S SEVEN is always a hope - especially in Class 4. Forget the rest."

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