RACE 7: KING AND KING 2007 STAKES CLASS 4 - 1200M COURSE A (SC) (TURF) TIME: 16:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "DYLAN finds trouble and ARES struggles to win but both have form and they look the two most likely in this Class 4 over 1200. DYLAN gets Nunes and with Laurie Laxon having a tilt at what would be his eleventh (or is it more?) trainers title, he will be the one closing late and must go close. ARES has Brown riding for Brown and the Irish-bred 3YO has been all over them of late so must be a serious hope again. The wild card is GROENEWEGEN who was impressive breaking his Maiden status last start. The 3YO colt is stepping up in grade and has an awkward gate but with Michael Rodd staying aboard he could be up to the mark. Of the rest, QUEEN'S SEVEN always puts himself in a position to win and will be in this for a long way while LUCKY GIANT is racing well and will also be handy throughout. Of the rest LIM’S SPRINT can improve and WE ARE GENIUS looks a honest enough type."

RACE 8: ARENTI 2006 STAKES KRANJI STAKES A (SET WEIGHTS) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "A polytrack mile and once again the game little STEPITUP looks the benchmark. He has had a slight setback but is very honest and as always, will give his all and be hard to hold out. But he has the good horse's weight to carry and a sneaky 2kg claim by Pat Shaw with SLEW OF LODE could be a masterstroke. The 6YO is trialing well and will appreciate being on the poly where he has recent Group victories; he should be running on. ONE RAR is another appreciates the poly and should get a good run throughout. The wild card is A LA VICTORY who is in form but having his first poly start; if he handles the surface he can be in the finish. GOODPACK and NANDOWRA both handle the surface and could run cheeky races from the front."

RACE 9: JUMBO JET TROPHY GROUP 3 (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1400M COURSE A (SC) (TURF) TIME: 17:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$200000

Larry says, "The Jumbo Jet would have been a race for the ages with WAR AFFAIR v SPALATO. In fact it would have been perhaps the most anticipated Group 3 race in Kranji's relatively short history. But with news filtering through on Thursday morning that WAR AFFAIR has been scratched after suffering a soft suspensory injury during the week, the race has lost it's fizz and could very well be an exhibition gallop for SPALATO. Unbeaten in Singapore, SPALATO showed he was fit and back better than ever when winning first-up after his HK trip and it may be a case of daylight second. So who fills the minors? DARCI CHARMER runs on and 1400m suits and BORN TO FLY never runs a bad race. Good to see the 3YO EXCELLENT ONE have a crack with just 50kg at the WFA conditions but even that looks a too big a weight in this company. Throw in the honest GOLD RUTILE and KNIGHT'S COMMAND but SPALATO just wins."

RACE 10: WORLD AIRLINES 2005 STAKES OPEN BENCHMARK 97 - 2000M COURSE A (SC) (TURF) TIME: 18:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "A 2000m BM97 sees Patrick Shaw trial a trio of his seemingly endless stable of middle distance runners. PERFECT P is a promising stayer racing well in weaker company. This is a big test but he has no weight and can be handy throughout. COOPTADO is on a Gold Cup path after running 4th in the Derby. He is a dour type but should be running on late. Shaw also has the top weight - EMPEROR'S BANQUET - who ran second to QUECHUA in the Gold Cup and he has to be respected. Not be outdone, Laurie Laxon also has three runners and while MARTIN and VALBUENA probably have the runs on the board, the promising SPIELBERG, who ran on well when resuming, could be his best chance. He had excuses that day not to win and with Nunes up and no weight, he should be the testing material. Michael Freedman also has a good chance with SNITZEL SPIRIT who steps up to 2000m for the first time but will be handy throughout and 2014 Gold Cup winner TROPAIOS who put in a good effort when resuming."

RACE 11: EXAGGERATE 2004 STAKES CLASS 4 - 1400M COURSE A (SC) (TURF) TIME: 18:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "After arriving from Ireland as a one-time winner and being kept quiet at a few local trials, GOLD PEREGRINE snuck under a few pundits guard when winning well in this Grade at his Singapore debut. He looks a promising type and should be hard to beat with 1400m in his favour and Rodd staying onboard a pointer. Most of the field is filled with honest journeyman types with Cliff Brown having three candidates in INTENSE GOLD who will enjoy being back on turf, NORTH ATLANTIC ICE who was heavily supported last start and duly delivered and SPLICE who battles away. Pat Shaw also has a solid chance with QUICKSILVER who shows some promise and GOLD LINE who doesn’t win often but is usually in the money. CONVICT showed last start he is ready to win again in this grade and the trip looks suitable and KEVIN ELEVEN could show up."

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