RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "This could be a race of two halves with the maiden PURE WHITE looking the winner early and hopefully setting it up for HIGHLIGHT to look the winner late. Of the two, HIGHLIGHT has solid form in better races than this not to be the one to be on and CC Wong has been in good form for trainer David Hill. But if he does get a soft run out front and can even dictate terms, PURE WHITE could very well pinch this and knock in a well deserved maiden win at start 20. The field has plenty of depth though and down in the ratings, another maiden in HANDSOME BAB looks a good each-way option. The 4YO is tiny in stature - weighing just 380kg at his last start - but showed his versatility on that occasion by going close in a similar race to this. Of the others, SECRET SPICE showed this company is to his liking at his last start and ZAC COMMAND is better than what he showed last start and gets blinkers back on. GEARIGURU the improver at odds as is JOE SWIPER at his first start in Class 5."

RACE 2: INITIATION (HORSES NOT WON A RACE IN 2YRS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & NOT HAD > 8 STARTS IN SIN / MSIA) (WFA) (4 YEAR OLD AND BELOW) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "Pat Shaw has a big say in this Initiation with three runners including THE BLACK KNIGHT who looks hardest to beat with blinkers on for the first-time. The 4YO is resuming after issues (not striding) at his last start but some recent trials, including a beauty with blinkers on, suggests he is ready to show his best first-up and can win. Shaw's other two runners - MIGHTY KENNY and ROYAL EXPLORER - both look good lightweight options in a field with no depth. Of the two, MIGHTY KENNY very much appreciates gate 1 after doing it tough from a wide gate last start and ROYAL EXPLORER appreciates his debut where he had some support. But SOUTHERN HUSSLER looks the danger to the Shaw trio. The 3YO improved lengths when blinkers were added after just a fair debut and that effort good enough to win this. Market best guide on the rest including ARCHER COMPANY with no weight."

RACE 3: CLASS 5 (2) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Some battling types in this bottom of the barrel Poly mile but READY FORTUNE looks a solid winning hope on recent form. Yes, he did look to have every chance last start but he was thereabouts and is well placed here from gate 4 in this weak field with R Shafiq up. SEASONS WONDER is also in solid form and looks due to put it all together and win a race like this. CC Wong rides for David Hill and from gate 3, they might not get a better chance. The only other horse that we can be confident of an honest effort is RIGHT IS RIGHT. The 5YO mare has only one win to her name from some 23 career starts but her recent form has been very solid and she must be in the winning mix. The rest have shown glimpses of late but have to be taken on trust but ZENZERO did have excuses last start (respiratory) and is worth another look."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 (1) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "While the usual suspects will get support and run accordingly, a few horses that find themselves back in Class 5 should improve lengths. FRANCES heads the list (albeit alphabetically) of those horses rated 43 and given her form in better company than this has been good, she can win. Yes, her recent form has been ordinary but Class 5 has been on the horizon for a few runs now and she gets her chance. RIO DE JANERIO also finds himself in Class 5 after some good runs in maiden company. Stephen Gray stays with a senior hoop - this time Rodd - and expect immediate improvement and support. FOREVER BEST won a few starts back and recent good trials suggest he is ready to show that form again and might be value. Of the rest, DOUBLE JEOPARDY is due but can be a risk with support likely while GALLANT HEIGHTS will win sooner than later back in Class 5. GENERAL CONATUS will look the winner at some stage."

RACE 5: CLASS 5 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Obviously a Class 5 division 2 field is not going to throw up any champs so a few battlers in solid form get their chance to pay for another years feed and lodgings. The veteran VOLKOV has been paying his way with a few placings of late and the 9YO is some hope at start 83 to knock in win number seven with Rueven and his 2kg claim a good move. AFTERNOON DELIGHT gets Rodd and her recent solid form certainly has her under notice and the switch to the Poly and the trip should suit. IMPERIOUS is a maiden but her recent form suggests she can win one before long with S Sam riding for David Hill. ZAC GALLANT looks the other winning hope on form and with his only winning hoop, CK Ng, back on-board, he must go close. We would like to say the rest are no hope but in this Class, go wide in exotics."

RACE 6: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A top-heavy race with four serious hopes and the rest battling. What makes it very interesting is that nothing looks to separate the quartet of BLACK FURY, EATONS GOLD, GOLDEN TOMAHAWK and KEEN DRAGON. This four can be broken down again to two groups of two with BLACK FURY and EATONS GOLD both overdue for a win but in good form in nice races and GOLDEN TOMAHAWK and KEEN DRAGON very progressive types coming off good wins. Again, nothing separates the quartet but BLACK FURY has some good form in and around the likes of Olympic Anthem and Wimbledon to name just two. He also gets a 2kg claim and gets back onto his preferred surface so he can win. EATONS GOLD is also due and of those with winning hopes, he is the only one with a senior hoop - M Rodd - and that's in his favour. Hard to fault both GOLDEN TOMAHAWK and KEEN DRAGON who pick themselves."

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "Another race with four winning hopes - HOLY WARRIOR, FLYING ZERO, JUSTICE WORLD and IMPERIAL MARCH - and forget the other three. And again, nothing separates the quartet and the tote will be a good guide or take the value on offer. IMPERIAL MARCH might be the one the punters jump on given the former Argentinean looked stiff not to win last start this trip when blinkers went on. The 4YO should also enjoy the Poly and hopefully hard to beat with Juglall up. HOLY WARRIOR has been the frustrating runner. The Irish-bred galloper hasn't won since his debut victory back in Feb 2014 but while that is a concern, his form is good and he must win soon. His stablemate, FLYING ZERO, gets a handy claim and is also in form without a win of late but gets his chance. JUSTICE WORLD has been winning of late and he gets a CC Wong 2kg claim and the drop back to the mile is in his favour."

RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "While the nights racing might not have reached any great heights, the last race is a beauty with plenty of interest for punters. The horse that probably starts favourite is the honest 3YO, KUBERA WARRIOR. The NZ-bred gelding has yet to finish outside the placings at six career starts, which included following the Melbourne bound Super One home in the two Juvenile Group races. This is his first crack at open age company but Kranji Stakes D does look suitable to knock in a win with gate 4 a bonus. But the former Malaysian galloper, TOP GUN, could be the testing material. While yet to win at four starts in Singapore, the 4YO gets blinkers and his recent trial with headgear suggests he can win with Harry Kassim up. With a solid clip expected throughout, DUTY FREE could be set up to swoop and win and it will pay to keep the back marker safe. Of the rest, BEST NINE will win sooner than later in this company while the honest LUCKY DAPPER is always an each-way show."

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