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

Larry says, "At the time of writing this preamble, TROPICAL FOREST is the second emergency and by all rights probably won't get a start. But worth noting he has a jockey booked and has drawn gate 1 so it will pay to keep a close eye on scratching’s on the day. And it's also worth noting that he sneaks into Class 5 and while his recent form reads badly, his recent trials have been good and he must go close if he gets a start. And we're hoping he does. If he doesn't, another horse that drops to Class 5 and should improve lengths in SUPERSONICSURPISE is one to watch. He can race on the pace and given the company you would expect Munro to do just that and he might be hard to run down. The two obvious picks are TIM and DR OCTOPUS. It's not rocket science but both win without surprising although both are well overdue given the support they have been receiving. DRAGON RUBY, RORY and the veteran VOLKOV, the others to include."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1200M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A slight caveat on this Restricted Maiden with MARINE TREASURE and to a lesser extent D'BUFFALO MAN, both likely to run very well with support. MARINE TREASURE in particular has done little wrong at four career starts and looks the benchmark with blinkers back on as he drops back to 1200m. But he has had his chances and happy to jump on board a couple of debutantes in MISS BLANCHETT and BANDIDO with SUPER BRILLIANT and ROYAL EASTER two that improve on solid race debuts. MISS BLANCHETT gets Nunes on 51kg and given she looked good winning her Official trial, she is the one to beat. SUPER BRILLIANT might be the value though. The 3YO had excuses on debut and will improves over 1200m on the turf with gate 1 in his favour. Likewise, ROYAL EASTER appreciates the debut run and can win while BANDIDO showed enough at the trials to consider."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (1) - 1400M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "This class 4 could very well be a frenzied betting affair with two strong last start maiden winners in ALOHA and NOVA STAR ready to show their best in a field with depth. Both broke their maiden status in fine style so not much separates the pair with the step up to 1400m looking perfect at this stage of their respective campaigns. Of the two, ALOHA will race on the pace and give himself every chance with a good kick shown last start when needed. NOVA STAR's best work late also suggests he will be thereabouts when it gets serious and both look horses to follow. Plenty of others that can win without surprising and IDYLLIC SCENERY is certainly one of those. The former Kiwi improves for what was a good Singapore debut with support and should go very close with Nunes up. SPLICE also gets a good jockey change with M Rodd booked, as the affable Aussie’s last two rides on the 6YO were wins. ROCK ESPIRIT worth another look on trial form alone and a blanket over the rest for exotics."

RACE 4: CLASS 4 - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Steve Burridge has two runners in this Class 4 field - LIKA TIGER and XZUBERANCE - and both look lively chances on what they showed last start. In fact given XZUBERANCE just got nutted by what looks a very good horse in Imperial March last start in KSC company, a repeat of that run would see him win in this field. He has drawn wide in gate 9 but you would expect a forward run if circumstances permit. LIKA TIGER was also in that race and his work to the wire coupled with a subsequent good trial has him in the winning mix and he may even be value. Most others look some hope though with SKY ELEVEN in very good form and certainly due while SLAYER will keep the all honest in the fight to the wire. Each-way at odds for most others so it may be a case of going for value or very wide in exotics."

RACE 5: CLASS 4 (2) - 1400M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "With the exception of the bottom rated horse, BLACK BEAN, all look to have some chance in this Class 4 event ever 1400m and that means plenty of value if you can find the winner. In fact it looks a toss up who will start favourite but TENMA should have a few admirers on what he showed last start with the Long Course (A) in his favour. He had support to just miss on that occasion and looks a progressive type. WINNING CAUSE is another who can go on with the job after knocking in a well-deserved maiden win last start. Juglall retains the ride on the Pat Shaw US-bred 3YO and given the strength of that win and his consistent form prior, he could be hard to hold out. DOUBLE RAINBOW deserves a big mention given he has won two from just four starts and will get punter support as will APPELLATION who gets the Nunes factor so won't be missed. Too many others to mention and go wide in exotics."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Another race where the emergency - RIO DE JANEIRO - has a good winning chance and with Michael Rodd booked, he will go very close with support. But as it stands, two Theo Kieser runners in MONEY KING and FLYING WINNER look well placed to show their best. MONEY KING in particular has a few runs on the board and given he has been going along OK in better company over and this trip looks his caper, he could be hard to hold out. FLYING WINNER is a maiden but like a few we have seen of late, they do find Class 5 more to their liking and he could easily show up at value. The benchmark looks to be GALLANT HEIGHTS. The 7YO is consistent and will win sooner than later back in Class 5 with a Y Salim 4kg claim. Those that could improve at odds include HAN SOLO and BROWNE'S ANATOMY in what could be a very dour affair."

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES B (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "A very hard race to line up the form with some very consistent horses in great form on the way up and some top class Poly sprint specialists who can return to form in what is suitable company over a suitable trip. The three horses that can turn some relative poor form around are GOLDEN SAND STEED, SOUTHERN BOSS and HYPERNOVA. The trio have been racing in good company of late (Group included) and all three can step up in this KSB field with 1000m looking ideal. You could also include ITALIAN JOB in that group and Nunes may make the difference as he tries to bring some excellent trial form to the races at this level. But very hard to fault the form of GOOD NEWS, BELLWETHER and OLYMPIC ANTHEM. Of that trio, GOOD NEWS will be the swooper while the consistent BELLWETHER picks himself. OLYMPIC ANTHEM does look a progressive type though and could beat them all in what is a cracking race."

RACE 8: CLASS 3 - 1400M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "Another great race on what looks to have been a strong nights racing and good luck if you are confident of finding the winner. In saying that CHASE has always looked to be destined for better things than Class 3 and gets is chance here to turn some excellent form into a win. The 4YO has only had the one bad run of late - in the Group 1 Guineas - and his form since that run suggests he wins again sooner than later and this race looks perfect. OM could be the value runner though. The 6YO always looks a chance in most races he competes in and while he could be considered disappointing not to have won more times than he has, Nunes will makes a difference (he has in the past) so a big run would not surprise. While OM could be value, SMART LAD could be the bolter at long odds. The 4YO also had a start in the Guineas and while he isn't as consistent as CHASE, he goes better than most with blinkers back on for this. SHANGHAI BUND, DRAGON FURY, BOARD WALK, EAGLE STORM and STRUBELI all win without surprising."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1200M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "At this time of year it's hard not to glance south to Melbourne and the Spring Carnival with horses like Volkstok'n'barrell certainly worth following. And given the 4YO (who will target the Group 1 Cox Plate) has form in-and-around ROCKFAST - who goes around in a lowly Class 4 in Singapore tonight - you would think the latter could be a good thing. Obviously he finds himself in this company for a reason - he has only one once from some 11 starts - but when you consider he has placed another eight times (which includes Group company) and has trialed well since arriving, he could be hard to beat. It's hard to make him a good thing though given RUN IT TWICE, RAFAELLO, MAGNUM and LINCOLN'S GOLD all come off last start wins and all look horses to follow. RAFAELLO in particular is gunning for a hat trick of wins and looks the testing material. Great race on what should have been a great nights racing."

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