RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1400M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A reasonably strong and even Class 5 to start the stand alone Friday night meeting and you would imagine a few of these will come in for good support. As always we look for important changes to gear, jockey, trip, surface and Class and a few of these tick most of those important boxes. Case in point is GREAT BALLS OFFIRE who finds himself back on the turf over his only winning trip and in the right Class. He also gets his only winning hoop - Michael Rodd - and a slight gear change with earmuffs going on so he might be hard to beat. BANKERS CALL also finds himself in winnable company and blinkers added are certainly an indication that he is ready to show his best. SECRET SPICE is the in-from horse and looks the benchmark. Manny Nunes stays on and given he had excuses not to win a similar affair last start, he can make amends here. Throw in LEE MAN at his first start in Class 5 with CALLIDE RIVER and THUNDER CAT also in the winning mix."

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

Larry says, "This doesn't look a strong Restricted Maiden field and as such a newcomer with a nice Official Trial under his belt in STARSKY could be the one to beat. The 3YO railed up nicely behind Miss Blanchett on that occasion and while she didn't place at her race debut, this race does look weak enough for that trial form to hold up with gate 1 a bonus. Two with race experience that look handy enough in LLYNA and WARSHIP also come under notice. LLYNA was beaten a fair way into third at his debut but given his work late, the extra 200m and race fitness should see him involved at the business end. WARSHIP also battled away at his debut but may want longer again, however, this race is not strong so he should be prominent. Of the rest, BIG BANKER looked comfortable at his Official trial and the pairing of Walker/Nunes has to be respected with one eye on the market."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A tough race for form analysts with three raced newcomers and four last start winners up in Class in this field. Of the raced newcomers, the two from Japan look like they might need the run but the Australian - ZIPPY GENERAL - is worth a look on form from down under and his nice local trial. The Rodd booking also has him under notice. Of the four last start winners, SAFFIR has subsequently trialed very well and happy to think he can step up to this company and it will pay to keep INCANDESCENT, SATELLITE PRINCE and JOE SWIPER safe. But the one they will all have to beat is COTE DE NUITS. The former Kiwi has yet to win at eight starts in Singapore but did look due on this surface before showing little last start on the turf. Nunes retains the ride and he can make quick amends. Likewise, MIGHTY MAN comes off a shocker but that was over 1600m and has to be a big show back over his recent winning trip."

RACE 4: INITIATION (4 YEAR OLD AND BELOW) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (HORSES NOT WON A RACE IN 2YRS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & NOT HAD > 8 STARTS IN SIN / MSIA) - 1200M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "One of the better Initiation (maiden) races we have seen of late with some very nice types heading to the start including the second emergency, LIM'S BULLET, who can win if he gets a start. The 4YO made an eye-catching debut with a claimer on-board and with Corey Brown taking over with winkers added, he could be hard to hold out. But as it stands, LADY LIBERTY might be one of the better bets on the day. The 3YO filly has placed at both career starts an given the form from her last start second behind Gilt Complex has been franked in very good company, she could be hard to beat. The field has plenty of depth though and also some smart newcomers including SWAN SONG. The 4YO Kiwi maiden has looked very strong at the trials and with Nunes up, he should debut well. Throw in AMISTAD who has also trialed very well with a market watch on GIORGIO and MASTER BANGER with a blanket over the field for exotics."

RACE 5: CLASS 5 (2) - 1400M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "As you would expect, not much to get excited about in this Class 5 field given it's division 2 and nothing jumps off the page to back. As such, ZAC COMMAND with Manny Nunes up looks the most solid option. The Brazilian went on last start and the effort good enough to think ZAC COMMAND will win one sooner than later and he might not get a weaker field than this. SUPERMART also did enough last start to think he could be hard to hold out. Regular hoop Sam Subian stays on and his recent form has him involved late on a course (D) that should suit. SUPER EIGHT is coming off a shocker with support but gets blinkers and hopefully C Brown can make amends for those who followed. FLYING MISSION might not win out of turn but looks suited here and the market might be the best guide on a couple of the others including IMPERIOUS and GYPSY STAR."

RACE 6: CLASS 4 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "When half the field are coming off last start wins, there looks to be plenty of good form for punters to consider in this Class 4 Poly event over 1700m. And just to show that winning form is good form, LIM'S BATLE is gunning for four wins on the trot after only breaking his maiden status in early August. Obviously he is a chance again but with an extra 2kg to carry, connections of PLATOON - who was beaten only half a length on that occasion - might think the swing in the weights should see them make quick amends. But XZUBERANCE backed up a good placing in nice company with a win in this company last Friday and looks hard to beat. Gate 2 with Harry Kassim up looks a good option and happy to stay with the 4YO while in form. SUPER JOE looks the best of the rest but it will pay to keep most others safe, as these races are always tricky."

RACE 7: CLASS 5 - 1600M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A tricky race for punters with Stephen Gray having two aces up in his sleeve in GRAND VITESS and RIO DE JANEIRO who both get important gear changes. In particular GRAND VITESS gets blinkers as he drops in Class so it will pay to ignore some seemingly poor form, as he will win this type of race. RIO DE JANEIRO gets a visor, which may seem insignificant but he was supported last start at his first attempt in Class 5 and well worth following. But ZAC BENEVOLENT will be the big improver dropping to Class 5. His last start was good enough to think he is in OK form and looks very well placed to show something in Singapore. BROTHER BAY is the benchmark however. The maiden has his foot well and truly on the till and he deserves to win a race like this with Nunes a significant factor. The race has depth though so keep PEREGRINE FALCON, POWERFUL FIGHTER and READY FORTUNE safe in a race with depth."

RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES B (SET WEIGHTS) - 1400M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "As you expect a very good field heads to the start in this Kranji Stakes B event over 1400m and while we are happy to stick with a bang-in-form GOLD PEREGRINE, it's an open race and he might not be the best value option. But winners are grinners and it's hard to jump off the former Irish 4YO who has hit the ground running since arriving in Singapore. Harry Kassim takes over from M Rodd (weight) and his 1kg claim won't hurt the hat-trick chances. In his way might be KNIGHT WAGER who gets the services of Rodd. The 5YO hasn't done a lot wrong in eight starts in Singapore and looks well placed in this company over 1400m with best work expected late. Plenty of others with serious winning chances including INDIAN JADE who won very well last start, the honest IDEAL GUIDE who gets Nunes, BRAHMA CIRCUS who refuses to run a bad race and ALPHA CENTAURI who may be value."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "While you can make a winning case for close to half this field, SILVER STAR is racing in top form and hard not to make him the number one choice. The 5YO has only won twice from some 13 career starts but when you consider he has another seven places and his last start win was very good, he is hard to beat with Noreesh Juglall staying onboard. Who beats him? JELLY BEAN has only had two starts and obviously has a future on what we have seen so far. Corey Brown retains the winning ride and he should get every chance jumping from gate 5. One at likely each-way value that may sneak under a punters guard is KAISER. The 7YO is a nine-time winner who has found some form of late and should be suited dropping back into Class 4 company with a handy CC Wong 2kg claim. INVINCIBLE MAN, HADES and DUTY FREE the others that win without surprising."

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