RACE 8: CLASS 4 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Trainer Mark Walker looks to have some handy former Kiwi gallopers on his books of late and THE COSMOS is another that can win on his Singapore debut. The 4YO had one win and a couple of places from six starts back in NZ and has showed more than enough at a couple of local trials - his first in particular - to think he has settled in very well and hard to beat in what is a moderate Class 4 field. His compatriot, LINCOLN'S ROAD, is also making his Singapore debut and while he is still a maiden, his trial with blinkers suggests he goes super close and may be the value of the two. Of the rest, MEDIA CAPTAIN and BLUE DIAMOND find themselves back in winnable company so while some recent form looks ordinary, they could and should improve lengths and be in the winning mix. RIKIOH has his foot on the till but the fact he finds it tough to win races is a concern so exotics may be his best option."

RACE 9: MAIDEN (1) - 1200M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "The calm before the Group 3 storm and while this maiden field doesn't throw up any potential top liners, HEE'S A MAVERICK goes better than most and can win first-up after a spell. The 4YO last raced in February and his form in that campaign looked good enough to win a race like this. He looked very comfortable at a recent trial and with Michael Rodd booked, he should race very well. The two horses that look the main dangers - DRAGON HIGHNESS and THE BLACK KNIGHT - both race second up and both will improve for the runs. Coincidentally, DRAGON HIGHNESS gets blinkers and that looks a good move on trial form with headgear while THE BLACK KNIGHT will have his blinkers removed which also looks a smart move. He does get a tongue-tie suggesting the stable thinks that may help what was a late fade out last start and he might be the testing material. These three should dominate the betting but plenty of others could be included in the skinny end of exotics."

RACE 10: COMMITTEE'S PRIZE GROUP 3 (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1600M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$200000

Larry says, "From a racing fans point of view, it's almost sacrilegious to pick against the "little bulldog" that is STEPITUP. Apart from a recent form line that reads WWW, the 6YO has amazingly only had eight races from 30 career starts out of Group company and he gives no indication that he can't carry 59kg over the mile and win again although giving nine of the 13 that oppose him some 9kg at the handicap conditions. In his favour is that a few of them are carrying "overs" at the minimum but two of those - FASTNET DRAGON and DARCI CHARMER - look better than that and are the testing material. FASTNET DRAGON does little wrong and his Derby effort at WFA conditions has him earmarked for some feature scalps. Likewise, DARCI CHARMER drops 8kg after chasing home Spalato last start and he looks trained to the minute for this. You can make a case for most others but pay to keep CHEETAH ON FIRE, VALBUENA and A LA VICTORY very safe."

RACE 11: CLASS 4 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "An interesting Class 4 sprint with not many serious winning hopes and none that jump off the page to win. Case in point is Q NINE MAGIC who resumes after a bleeding attack. In saying that we don't mind backing horses first-up after an enforced spell and his recent trial with blinkers added good enough to follow. He also looked due to knock in a win last campaign so a good option in this field. KISS ME is also a good option on his very strong win over 1200m on the Poly two starts back. He backed that up with a solid placing over the same trip and while he hasn't won over 1100m, he should run well. One at value that could surprise is PHILANTHROPIST. A winner of four from 20, the 6YO was finding Class 3 company a tad tough so a drop to a more suitable grade is definitely in his favour. FEDERER, IMPERIAL BOY and HELEN three others that should race well and the market may be a good guide on the day."

RACE 12: WOODLANDS TOWN GARDEN STAKES CLASS 4 - 1600M COURSE C (LC) (TURF) TIME: 18:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Anyone alive in the "quaddie" or "jackpot" will be hoping they have gone very wide in the lucky last as it does look a dead-set raffle. The tempo of the race will also play a big part in who wins this with some likely leaders in BOB looking in form and ready to win again and plenty of in form swoopers. ANY RUMOUR looks one such horse that will appreciate a solid early pace and his recent form suggests he will be flying late and can win. Throw in ODE TO JOY - who might go back from the wide gate - and he certainly showed enough last start to think he is also flying late if race run to suit. As mentioned it should be BOB whom they have to pass late to win and the 5YO could easily win if given any peace out front. Too many others that can win to mention them all although SERPICO will appreciate the company, INVICTUS finds himself in the right race, BRAHMS AND LISZT is in winning form and BRING MONEY HOME has his foot on the till."

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