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 E (LC) (TURF) TIME: 14:40 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "An average Initiation over 1200m with many chances. The first starter OPTIMUS has trialled nicely and could win on debut. In fact he looked to be doing it very easy at his Official Trial and a forward showing is expected. The blinkers go on CONFEIGN who trialled well recently and from the good gate with the in-form Oscar Chavez up, can improve on recent efforts. LUCKY COMMAND is resuming; he has shown some speed and can give a sight after a good recent trial. OLLIE EAGLE has placed at his last two poly outings and ran 4th on turf prior to that; he can be in the finish. DAMON disappointed and raced greenly last start after four good efforts; his recent trial was only moderate but with KB Soo up he could show his best. OCEAN MASTER debuted nicely on the poly and trialled well subsequently so can improve and ROBIN HOOD had plenty of excuses at his Singapore debut and can improve lengths at odds."

RACE 5: MAIDEN - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 15:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A very ordinary Maiden over a mile on the Polytrack. REMEMBER ME just missed over this distance in KSD company last start and with Alan Munro taking the mount he should be hard to beat from the good gate. However, the blinkers go on ROYAL EXPLORER who has battled on well at his past two outings but his recent trial was very good; with Barend Vorster up he should be handy throughout. HAN SOLO has been close up at his past three outings in Class 5; he drops back to 1600m and should be prominent from the good gate. SUN DANCE has been trying for a while but is rarely far away, he should be near the speed throughout. SPEEDCRAFT was placed over this trip two starts back and not far away last outing - he can run on late. LIM'S RESPOND set up a big lead over 1400m on turf last start and was run down, he failed at his only mile attempt on poly but could give a sight."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (2) - 1200M COURSE E (LC) (TURF) TIME: 15:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A very poor quality Class 5 over 1200m on turf. So looking for an improver - hopefully at odds - a canny gear change on RIO DE JANEIRO appeals. Yes, the 4YO has only placed twice in 12 career starts but he has previously trialled well with blinkers and that could be enough. SUVANABHUMI's best efforts have been on turf and his only win was at this trip; with Corey Brown up he should get every chance. SO PERFECT placed two starts back at this trip and is rarely far away, his recent trial was good and he should be in the finish. BROWNE'S ANATOMY is yet to win in 12 turf outings but blinker/pacifiers go on and he has won twice at the trip, watch for support. Most of the others have no form whatsoever to recommend them though JACKPOT and GOLDEN ROSEWOOD could threaten on turf."

RACE 7: CLASS 4 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "An ordinary Class 4 on the poly over 1100m with many chances. And while having no good Poly form to go on, ELISE is just racing too well not to be a huge winning chance here. BRIEFNESS has a chance to improve on his ordinary debut. The 4YO placed twice in Australia over this distance and with Manoel Nunes taking the mount should be in the finish. The blinkers go on SATELLITE SPEED who has performed solidly at both Singapore outings. He should be suited by this distance and will appreciate having Michael Rodd on top. BELLUS WONDER placed when resuming, he is awkwardly drawn but is suited in this company and should be handy throughout. LIM'S SINCERE won well in this grade over 1000m last start, he should be on the speed throughout though the last 100m may test. BLUE DIAMOND only battled last start, he goes best when allowed to lead and could show up from the good gate. In an open race MR NEVERMIND and LADRONE could show up."

RACE 8: CLASS 5 - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "With the exception of DRAPPIER, all horses in this Class 5 field could win without surprising suggesting it's a tough one for exotic players and indeed trying to pick the winner with any confidence. The safe option could be CLERMONT CLUB with Nunes on-board. The 6YO is no superstar but is often set for races like this and given what he showed last start, he looks ready to win. OVER EASY also looks very well placed back in Class 5 to win. The 7YO loves this trip, track and obviously showed by just missing in KSD company last start, that Class 5 is ideal. Throw a blanket over the rest although the maidens QUETZAL and TIGER BAY both look like winning soon in Class 5 company and BLACK DIAMOND is in winning form."

RACE 9: NOVICE (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE E (LC) (TURF) TIME: 17:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "He may have only win to his name from five career starts and was beaten fair and square in a similar Novice event at his last start, but it's safe to say that EXCELLENT ONE looks to have a bright future. In fact it is his losses that stamp him as a horse with potential after notching up a place at 2YO level behind Super One and finishing only there lengths in fourth behind Spalato - also at Group level. So his trainer HK Tan has certainly not shirked a challenge or two but now he needs a result for his efforts. These Novice fields usually have plenty of in-form and progressive horses though and you could make a case for all the other 3YO's in the field including debut winner RICH FORTUNE, RIVER OF GOLD, MURRAYFIELD and even BIG MAN at value."

RACE 10: CLASS 4 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "The age-old question in a lot of these Class 4 sprints is what’s better, winning form or Class droppers? Two horses - ANONYMOUS and SMOOTHLY - come into this after breaking their respective maiden status' last start but while SMOOTHLY gets Nunes and gate 1, his win did look soft in a weak maiden so ANONYMOUS appeals. The 4YO broke his duck in Class 4 so is more than up to winning again in the same grade. However, LIVELY DRAGON has good recent form in Class 3 to his name and that should more than hold up in this company. An interesting runner is NOMERCY. The former Kiwi has shown nothing at two Singapore starts but he gets blinkers today and a recent trial with headgear was very impressive. Throw in DRAGON SPIRIT and KISS ME as winning hopes."

RACE 11: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1400M COURSE E (LC) (TURF) TIME: 18:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "As usual, a very open race to finish the meeting and good luck if you are confident of finding the winner. And given most can win, there has to be some terrific value on offer and exotics will pay well. Where to start? DAVINCI returns after an ambitious campaign that netted three wins and culminated in a crack at the Group 3 El Dorado Classic. Obviously he has a bit of ability and the stable rates him as a potential top-line stayer so 1400m first-up looks idea and he may be OK value. IDYLLIC SCENERY is also a very progressive type and looks well placed here from gate 1 with Nunes up. He has won over this trip and should have every chance. Too many others to mention but MY BROTHERS KEEPER should be value and a recent trial suggests he is ready to show up over a trip and track that suits."

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