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) - 1400M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 14:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "A moderate Initiation over 1400m on turf with many chances. LITTLE BIG MAN drops 3.5kg on his good 2nd on the poly last start; Manoel Nunes, turf, 1400m and a good gate should ensure he races well. NUMERO UNO was well back last start after a good poly placing; he has run 3rd and 4th over 1400m at only starts at the trip and should get a good run throughout. CHEMALY only battled over the poly mile last start but has since trialled well with blinkers and could show up. Of the others, the debutant LAUGHING BUFFALO placed once over 1400m in NZ from two starts; he has shown little at trials but this distance should suit so watch for support. PARKER has shown little to date but recent trials have been solid and he could improve with blinker/pacifiers applied. Keep MAGIC PAINT involved at long odds. His race form is woeful but blinkers will make a difference on trial form."

RACE 5: CLASS 5 (1) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 15:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A very ordinary Class 5 field will contest this poly mile. CLERMONT CLUB has been improved by recent racing and is a proven performer at this level. He gets Manoel Nunes and this distance suits; he should get a good run throughout. SUN DANCE is still a Maiden but has been close up over 1600m at his past three poly starts; he should be in the finish. GALLANT HEIGHTS has been mixing his distances but gets up to a suitable trip and can be running on late. WINNING STAR's recent form is ordinary but he has won twice at this trip and has struck a weak field, he should get a good run throughout. OCTIVIA was fair when resuming and could improve. RON can show up if ridden forward and STREET CHAMP will plod on if he gets a solid speed."

RACE 6: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 15:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A good Class 4 over 1200m on turf. WHITE HUNTER has placed at both poly outings since coming to Singapore and trialled well recently. The 4YO's only win was at Sandown (Vic) over 1200m and he should be hard to beat with Brown riding for Freedman. GROENEWEGEN was solid when resuming; he won his Maiden very easily at this trip and can be prominent throughout. Likewise, QUEEN'S SEVEN looked due in this type of race and looks another good ride for Joe Fujii. SECRET LIBERTY will enjoy the drop in grade and being back on turf, the claim helps and she should be prominent throughout. INVINCIBLE MAN has been battling away without winning on the poly; he has placed on turf and could show up. THE DODGER won his Maiden on the poly, this is harder but from the good gate he should be handy throughout."

RACE 7: CLASS 5 (2) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A very poor Class 5 over a mile on the poly. SUPER SPUR is a maiden but get this chance here from a good gate with Nunes in this weak field - It may be a case of now or never. BUZET hasn't won for a long time but he has won and placed four times from eight outings over the mile; with no weight he can get in the finish. Old STANZOUT is having his 96th start but he knows how to win which is better than most of these; he won three times at the trip and can get in the finish. KTRONIC battles away and this trip suits, he could be running on late. Manoel Nunes stays on SHABBAT who plugs away but is yet to win. LUCKY COME placed over this trip two starts back and could show up in this weak field. The rest are very poor but on best form but PINYIN will be running on."

RACE 8: MAIDEN - 1400M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 16:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "There are two obvious picks on form in this race - CHIPS and SWAN SONG - and both win a weak race like this without surprising. CHIPS comes into this with two Polytrack places under his belt and has form over this trip on the turf. SWAN SONG only has one place to his name from five career starts but that was over this trip and with headgear removed and Nunes on, he should figure prominently. However, two horses with no race form in the book also appeal. KIRKS RYKER is a maiden from Ireland who has had two runs in Class 4 since arriving in Singapore. While not setting the world on fire, they were OK efforts and he might just be ready to show up in more suitable company. Of the others, JOYOUS doesn't go a yard at the races but gets a big mention on a very good trial with pacifiers and by rights should be 100-1 while TOOBIGTOFAIL looks a solid light-weight hope."

RACE 9: CLASS 3 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "While disappointing not to win last week as the odds-on punters elect, we won't sack SPEEDY DRAGON just yet. Yes, the 4YO has issues with his starts so in hindsight gate 1 was not ideal last time out - even with the experienced Nunes aboard. WS Chan claims 3kg on this occasion but more importantly he gets to jump from gate 4 which should be more forgiving if he is tardy than the inside gate. And this race lacks some depth so he may only have one to keep in his sights - BRAHMA CIRCUS. The 4YO is coming off a well-deserved win and gets blinkers as he drops back to 1000m. From gate 2 with C Brown up, he is the benchmark. The progressive ROYAL FORTUNE looks to very much enjoy the Poly and keeps them honest, as does KEEN DRAGON. Can almost forget the rest."

RACE 10: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 18:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "An excellent Class 4 sprint and while most have some show, it was a virtual toss-up between SMART PEOPLE and TERMS OF REFERENCE for the top pick. Obviously not much between them but TERMS OF REFERENCE is in winning form and more importantly backed up that win with a very impressive (and quick) trial suggesting he could improve again. In saying that, SMART PEOPLE went very close last start on the Poly after an equally good trial and given all his wins have been on the turf, he should be the testing material. Of the others, STICK SEEKER will find Class 4 Company to his liking and could be a nice each-way option while LIM'S SPRINT showed last campaign he is more than up to Class 4 Company and can win first up with the market a good guide."

RACE 11: CLASS 4 - 1600M COURSE D (LC) (TURF) TIME: 18:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A solid race as usual to finish the card and while most can win - including the first emergency KNOW EACH OTHER - the top four or so rated horses do look the better options. NINETYSEVENEMPEROR is in very good form and won two back on the turf in KSD Company over 1400m. So the grass obviously suits, the mile is no issue and he will appreciate being on the D Course that should give the swoopers a fair go. BOB is in very solid form and with M Rodd up he will be prominent throughout as will NATION THEATRE who also looks a good each-way option. The connections of XZUBERANCE have opted for a 4kg claimer in Y Salim suggesting they will try to pinch this but you would presume other jockeys will make sure he doesn't get a cheap run out front."

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