RACE 1: CLASS 5 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "While a few horses down in the ratings are in form and should go well – LAM EDITION, NOTNOWTOMORROW and RIO DE JANEIRO to name three - horses that are dropping or have recently dropped to Class 5 should be the one's to follow. TIM finds himself back in his recent winning grade and given he is also on his preferred surface and gets to jump from gate 1; he could be hard to beat. The similarly named JOE also finds himself in a winnable race and his recent form suggests he is prominent throughout. CAPTAIN MCCAW doesn't win out of turn but is due and has the red-hot Vlad Duric to steer so gets his chance while BALESTRA had support and went OK when resuming so pay to follow with an upgrade to blinkers. Keep the emergency - SUPER BONUS - safe at odds."

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

Larry says, "James Peters gets a chance to start his new career as a fully-fledged trainer with a win with SILK ROUTE a leading hope in this Restricted Maiden. The likeable Englishman has officially taken over from Michael Freedman (who moved to Sydney, Australia) and SILK ROUTE certainly did enough with support on debut to open Peter’s account in the best possible way. In saying that, Laurie Laxon doesn't give away wins easily and LIM’S SAMURAI is the one they all have to beat. The Japanese-bred 3YO did a super job on debut when he just missed after doing it relatively tough throughout and he gets his chance here to show he is a horse to follow with Dan Beasley up. Nothing wrong with the form of VOLKS TREASURE and BORN A FIGHTER though and while both should improve again over further, they should appreciate the long straight and figure somewhere late."

RACE 3: NOVICE (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A bottom heavy Novice event where the 3YO's looked very well weighted to win including the maiden LIM'S ARCHER who looks a big show with only 53kg. The former Aussie brought some very good maiden form to Singapore and his effort on debut suggests he is a horse to follow through the ranks. But MR SCORSESE won too well at his race debut not to be the one to have on top. The Laxon-trained 3YO won easily over 1000m on that occasion and gives every indication that 1200m and beyond is his caper. Likewise, LITTLE BIG MAN probably gets better over longer trips than this but has to be respected with best work expected late. The field doesn't have a lot of depth but RED GENERAL should be given another chance on his debut win two starts back and MISS BLANCHETT is in winning - albeit Class 5 - form."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 (1) - 1400M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "What makes this Class 5 more than interesting is the fact that two horses - NATURAL NICE and WHITE COFFEE - find themselves in the bottom grade after very good careers that saw them both pitted against some very nice types. In fact NATURAL NICE raced in Group company back in September 2013 - coincidentally the race after his last win. That run of outs is obviously against him but his last run was good and he gets Vlad Duric. WHITE COFFEE also went good enough last start to think he is ready to show up dropping to Class 5 and in his favour is that his last win was in June 2015 so he might not have forgot where the winning post is. They face the usual suspects including the maiden and likely leader JOYOUS, INSOFAR off a good trial, APPELLATION who is due and a blanket over most others."

RACE 5: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1600M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A good raffle but a raffle nonetheless. So while some very nice horses involved will keep us interested in this BM67 mile, it may be a race we tread carefully as most can win without surprising. ROCKFAST had the most excuses at his last start so making good use of the race reviews; he gets his chance. That run was in good company and given Manny Nunes replaces an apprentice, he must go close in a race that suits. SHANGHAI BUND is the obvious choice though. The 4YO has his foot on the till and the step up to the mile might be a winning move by his trainer James Peters. The blanket again goes over the rest of the field and it might be worth a look at a few of the longer priced runners for exotics or each-way."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (2) - 1400M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Another raffle but this one with horses that struggle to win at the best of times. Case in point is two of our top four picks - DRAGON GOLD and SHUYING XIAOXIAO - are maidens. But both showed last start they are ready to win a race like this and while they won't be world-beaters, it's a start. Not much separates the pair but SHUYING XIAOXIAO gets Vlad Duric and the Aussie hoop is in fine form. But SUPER EIGHT could be the one to beat. The 4YO wasn't a mile away last start over 1200m and should find the line well again here. FUKU ICHIBAN is the likely leader and the veteran could be hard to run down if he gets a soft lead. ADRENALINE and JACK OF HEARTS the only two others to worry about."

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES A (SET WEIGHTS) - 1400M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "A terrific race on paper and you would think most of these horses have a big say in feature races throughout the year. From the top, reigning Horse-of-the-Year STEPITUP gets a canny Laxon 4kg claim and no one does these Kranji Stakes A races better than Laurie. The Kiwi handler has had great success putting claimers on the likes of Why Be at these conditions and it can work again. But FASTNET DRAGON resuming looks the horse to beat. The 5YO has had only 10 career starts and when you consider he placed in the Gold Cup at is last start but 1400m looks his trip, he is the one to be on. For value, BELIEVE YOURSELF also resuming looks some hope. The mare has plenty of ability and the break might see her show she is up to this company with 1400m idea fresh. The rest all have winning hopes with the exception of BRILLIANT DEAL."

RACE 8: OPEN BENCHMARK 97 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "I think it's safe to say that MY LUCKY STRIKE enjoys the Polytrack. In fact his career Poly record of 12 starts for eight wins and three placings is up there with the best of them and while he has top weight and a wide draw to contend with, he is the one to beat. Punters won't miss him obviously and his close up placing to Spalato at his last start suggests he goes off at a short price. Matching his Poly form though is SUPER WINNER who has the enviable record of seven wins from eight starts on the all-weather track. The 4YO is resuming after a placed turf run and has to be a serious threat in what is his type of race. Not many others jump off the page to match these two but OLYMPIC ANTHEM resuming after a bleeding attack could run a big race while SEBAS is another Poly specialist that bears thought."

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

Larry says, "Like the previous race, it always pays to keep horses resuming after bleeding attacks safe first up but in the lucky last, they might be better than "keeping safe" options. The two horses in question are LIGN EM UP and DRAGON FORCE who both look well suited in this type of race first-up to win. LIGN EM UP was in solid form before at his last preparation and with blinkers removed and a 4kg claimer on, he gets his chance. DRAGON FORCE is coming off two concessive bleeding attacks and while that sounds alarm bells, his last start effort was a beauty in nice company and he wins without surprising. There looks plenty of pace in this race - OCEAN GENERAL and NOVA EAGLE - so keep swoopers safe with KEEN DRAGON and MR LUCK two others that deserve a mention."

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