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

Larry says, "A tough opener with a few maidens looking well placed to improve in Class 5 and a few of the usual suspects keeping all and sundry honest. One maiden in particular in DELFYNE will enjoy the company and could pinch this. Kif Toh goes on - as does blinkers - and given some solid form in better company than this, expect a big run. SUPER JOY's only win was in Class 5 some five starts back and given he has subsequently placed in Class 4, he should show his best although Oscar Chavez does have a wide gate to deal with. Another maiden in BILBO BAGGINS has speed and will give a sight from gate 4 with R Shafiq up while GREAT NINTH will be looking for his first win dropping back from the mile which does look suitable. The usual suspects include DR OCTOPUS and ZAC GALLANT and both should be thereabouts at the business end."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1400M COURSE B (LC) (TURF) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "At least six horses we can make a very strong winning case for which makes this race a good punting affair. On the Long Course (B), the back markers will be suited and as such, SUCCESSION gets his chance. The 3YO has ran on well at both career starts suggesting 1400m is his caper with Alan Munro a very good booking. MURRAYFIELD also appreciates the 1400m and very much looks like he improves with the debut experience under his belt. Throw in EFFORTLESS who had excuses when supported at his second race start and he should play a part in this finish with winkers added for good measure. WARSHIP gets blinkers and his recent trial with headgear suggests he could be the testing material with Barend Vorster back in the saddle. CELERITAS and SPECIAL FORCE win without surprising so do your very best."

RACE 3: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1800M COURSE B (LC) (TURF) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "As you would expect in a BM67 over 1800m, a very even field will head to the starter and you would imagine a very busy finish is on the cards. With the likes of BRAD, LAUGHING GRAVY and even DANGER ZONE, there should be a very solid tempo throughout and that will OM the chance to turn some solid form into an overdue win. The 6YO hasn't won at some 12 starts since February this year but has looked due and this race and course should suit. As mentioned, LAUGHING GRAVY and BRAD will be handy throughout and could very well fight out the finish while PRECIOUS GEM showed last start that this type of race is his caper and should figure late. One to watch at value might be SMART LAD. The 4YO can get out to each-way odds and looks well placed with Barend Vorster back in the saddle to give this a shake."

RACE 4: INITIATION (4 YEAR OLD AND BELOW) (HORSES NOT WON A RACE IN 2YRS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & NOT HAD > 8 STARTS IN SIN / MSIA) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "A nice maiden dash over 1000m with at least half the field ready to win. MISS WAIMATAITAI gets her chance after what was an impressive debut. The 3YO filly didn't miss by much behind Lake Huka on that occasion and given that form has been franked, she looks hardest to beat. LUMINIFF LAD also looks well placed to show his best after drawing gate 3. The 4YO did it extremely tough when wide on debut and that experience coupled with the better draw should see a very good run. CONFLIGHT didn't miss by much on debut and he wins this without surprising with Oscar Chavez staying on-board. The debutante, EDEN GARDEN also looks a winning chance. The 4YO trialed very well recently and a handy 3kg claim suggests he is worth a long look. Of the others with winning hopes, KEYSTONE and LADY IFFRAAJ must be respected in what is a very good maiden."

RACE 5: CLASS 5 (2) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Obviously plenty of non-winners in a Division 2 Class 5 sprint and plenty of poor form to boot. But in saying that, D'DON finds himself in the right race and could be hard to beat. His record of three wins from 29 starts is better than most and given those victories have all been over 1000m, this looks his caper. It’s no surprise his last win some seven starts back was this trip and company and given his runs since have been over longer, this could be his race to lose. Who beats him? On form the safest bet looks to be ALWAYS A WINNER although in a race that could throw up a surprise or two it will pay to keep D'DON’s stablemate and first emergency SPECTA DILEMMA safe if he gets a start. Another to watch at odds could be the long-term maiden FOLLOW THE KING who resumes with a nice trial under his belt."

RACE 6: CLASS 3 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "Interesting race where most look to have a chance on best form and the market may be a very good guide on the day. In fact on best form, the top rated MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS and DESERT FOX would be hard to beat although the former is second up after a good run and the latter can mix his form but should be working into this late. As it stands, we like the fact VANDERBILT was supported last start in this company after his nice Singapore debut win. The 4YO gets to jump from gate 1 and if Corey Brown can make use of the ace, he could be hard to beat. KAM'S COMET disappointed last start but happy to think that was an anomaly as his Poly form prior suggests he has more to offer while STAR GENERAL also looks a very progressive type who can win with a lightweight. Go even wider in exotics and good luck."

RACE 7: MAIDEN - 1400M COURSE B (LC) (TURF) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A solid maiden and while SWAN SONG does have a fair weight to carry compared to some of the other leading hopes, he looks good enough to win this. After excuses when supported at his Singapore debut, the 4YO showed enough late last start to think this race and course very suitable to win. Plenty of others in form though with ABOVE THE SKYLINE also ready to win. The 4YO has placed three times from his last five starts suggesting a win is imminent. CHIPS is another that has looked due of late and he should be figure somewhere at the business end with Harry Kassim up. FLYING WINNER, MIGHTY EMPEROR and VOYAGER all have the recent form on the board to win and the market might be a fair guide."

RACE 8: CLASS 3 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "Perhaps because of the cancelled meeting last Friday, a rare evening with two divisions of Class 3 races and this one looks as tough to find the winner as race 6 on the card. Hopefully the American gelding, SPEEDY DRAGON, is the real deal. The 3YO looks a likely type after winning three from his first five starts and on what he has shown on the Poly, he looks up to this. Yes, he dead-heated last start but that was on the turf in Graduation Company and given he won by some six lengths at his previous start on the Poly, he could be an out-and-out Poly star. Nothing else jumps off the page but THE GENERAL could give him a run for his money on best form. The 4YO has only won once from six starts in Singapore but he did well in very good company last start and he should run well. As could BATTLE HORSE who came through the same race after two wins on the trot in easier company and OCEAN GENERAL can't be discounted on his Poly form. CASTER the other winning hope on best form but he was disappointing last start."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A very weak Class 4 sprint and it may be a newcomer in ROSELLI that punters jump on. The Kiwi won once from four starts in New Zealand but a recent good trial suggests he has enjoyed his stay at Kranji and can win first up. HIs jockey, Tim Bell, is also in form and you would expect support for the 5YO gelding to win in this average field. In fact the depth in this race is so weak that a few genuine Class 5 horses in RORY, THE MIGHTY THOR and SUGAR MAN look the main dangers. But while both RORY and THE MIGHTY THOR are coming off last start wins, it may be SUGAR MAN'S Class 4 form - he placed last start in this company at long odds - that holds up here. DREAMCATCHER and HONEST TRUTH two others that get their chance but both need to lift on recent form."

RACE 10: CLASS 4 - 1400M COURSE B (LC) (TURF) TIME: 22:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "The Racing Department has thrown up a tough one to finish the card and it will pay to go as wide as you can any exotic bets. In fact the field looks a good option if you are playing the "jackpot" or "Quaddie" with most having some winning hope. Narrowing it down, two horses with their hoof of the till are HEE'S A MAVERICK and MAREA NEGRO. Both placed last start and should find this race to their liking. HEE'S A MAVERICK in particular looks a big show after backing up his maiden win with a close up placing in Graduation Company - form which should hold up here. DRAGON HIGHNESS is the only last start winner in the field and his maiden win was good enough to follow while the blanket goes over NORTH ATLANTIC ICE, WARPATH, CONSTANCE'S SPIRIT, GOLDEN MILE, FELAROF and even the first emergency, TENMA at any old odds. Good luck."

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