RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1400M COURSE E (SC) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A solid Class 5 race to start the meeting with plenty of horses with early pace ensuring the race should be truly run. But given it's the E Short Course those on the pace may be hard to run down and it may pay to keep two maidens in GRAVITY and JOYOUS very safe. Of the two, GRAVITY is dropping rapidly through the grades and cold surprise with Zaki up. NATURAL NICE should get a beautiful run behind the leader (s) and given what he showed last start, he looks a solid winning option in Class 5. New trainer Dan Meagher has SUGARTIME JAZZ in the right company to get his career off to a flyer with blinkers added a pointer. MISS WAIMATAITAI adds some depth to the race - she wins very soon in this company - while SUPERMART won too well last start not to be a show. The value pick is KING OF THIEVES who could improve lengths on the turf."

RACE 2: 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) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "Nothing jumps off the page to win this with support likely to be shared between two newcomers in ONE FOR ALL and LIM'S BESTOW and ECLAIR MOMENT who has race experience under his belt. In this small but even field, race experience could count for plenty and John Powell will be hoping to ensure his mount, ECLAIR MOMENT, makes a clean start this time in and if so, he is hard to beat. Both ONE FOR ALL and LIM'S BESTOW have trialled like they can win on debut and not much separates the pair. For value on a handy newcomer, LUCKY SUGAR comes under notice and even GOLDEN PASSION showed enough at the trials to win without surprising. THE WINGED DRAGON looks the improver at odds and HERECOMESMYMONEY should be in the mix. Tough race."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "This could very well be a race in two between last start winner GUILTY PLEASURES and CAIRO resuming. The obvious choice does look GUILTY PLEASURES who won very well in a similar affair last start. True, that was only his second career win in some 17 starts but he was overdue on form and the strong win suggests there is more to come. But there was a lot to like about CAIRO's recent trials and he looks ready to win first-up after a spell. His form prior to the break was solid in this grade and with improvement likely on trial form; he can win. It is rarely a two-horse battle though and LET'S TALK NOW will keep them very honest and his form warrants respect in this weak field. KAISER, ANGRY CAT and DRAGON KING for skinny end of exotics."

RACE 4: GRADUATION (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE E (SC) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A couple of NZ-bred 3YO's in ALIBI and AWESOME look to have a big say in this Graduation and punters should be all over that pair. ALIBI probably starts favourite given the colt won well after excuses in running on debut and that form looks to have held up. Duric stays on board and he should be prominent throughout. AWESOME had excuses last start - he returned not striding - and while some might have concern over that effort, his previous form including a 3YO Group placing, has him a horse to follow. STAR GENIUS looks the danger. The filly is in winning form and Alan Munro should give her every chance from gate 1. WAR CITI may be the value option given he comes off a poor run but she could run a very cheeky race with no weight."

RACE 5: CLASS 5 (2) - 1400M COURSE E (SC) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Not a great race for punters with a few maidens in the mix as well as a few horses that have been refusing to win of late. Case in point is APPELLATION who hasn't won since breaking his maiden status in June last year. And it's not that he hasn't been trying as the 4YO rarely runs a bad race and should race handy enough in this field from gate 5 to have every chance. Two maidens who go very close are TEMBUSU ESTRELA and RAINBOW WARRIOR. Both have had their chances but do look due with TEMBUSU ESTRELA likely to be prominent throughout and that counts for plenty on the E Short Course. Of the rest, keep both emergencies - ANAK PENANG and SUPER EIGHT - very safe if they get a start and those chasing odds for exotics may want to include NATURAL WATER who may run a very cheeky race."

RACE 6: CLASS 4 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A terrible Class 4 field and as such a horse like RIVER OF GOLD has a chance to knock in his second career win. The 3YO is honest and has looked due to win again and connections will be very confident after drawing gate 3 to get a result. Also in his favour is the main danger looks to be BLACK MAGIC who is resuming after just a fair run of form. In saying that BLACK MAGIC has won first-up previously and given a nice recent trial and the opposition, he should get some support and a big run wild not surprise. The depth falls away dramatically so an honest horse in STOCK BROKER has to be a winning hope with no weight with LADY ROULETTE, SUPER JOY and FIGHTING WARRIOR the skinny end of exotic choices."

RACE 7: OPEN BENCHMARK 89 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "I think it's safe to say when you leave out a horse gunning for four straight Poly wins in NOVA WARRIOR out of your selections, the field has depth. And while we think NOVA WARRIOR can win and may even start favourite, others appeal. NUTCRACKER in particular first up after a bleeding attack after changing stables should be hard to beat. The 4YO won well at his Singapore debut before having issues at start two and when you consider Pat Shaw nominated him for the Lion City Cup and his trials with blinkers have been impressive, why not against this field? It will be fast and furious out front so GOOD NEWS will come into winning calculations late while OLYMPIC ANTHEM won too well last start not to follow. The emergency THE GENERAL also deserves a mention in a race that suits while INDIAN JADE and JUSTICE DAY could show up at odds. Great race."

RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE E (SC) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Nothing jumps off the page in this KSD 1400m event, which gives a progressive type in LIM'S ACTION a chance to knock in another early win. The 5YO resumes after a solid run of form and given his recent good trial, he can win this with Dan Beasley up. There might be some value about elsewhere and LAKE HUKA should improve lengths on recent efforts. He had excuses last start - returned not striding - and he really should be competitive and win races like this. You may also may want to consider SUN MIRACLE at any old odds as he could run a very cheeky race on a course that should favour on-pace runners. Last start winner ROCK OF AGES and the first emergency BIG GUARDIAN two others to watch."

RACE 9: CLASS 3 - 1400M COURSE E (SC) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "An interesting race to finish the night with most having some show and two of the leading hopes with serious gear changes. Case in point is IDEAL GUIDE who gets blinkers for the first time. The 5YO has shown at his last couple he is ready to win again and gets his chance with the headgear likely to make a difference. VON KRUMM on the other hand loses blinkers after just one run with headgear added. The 5YO improved with blinkers but connections must think he is ready to show his best without this time in. However, a horse that looks ready to win is BRAHMA CIRCUS. The 4YO doesn't race often over 1400m or on the turf but looks like it may see a result this time in. Of the rest, HERMANO MENOR improves on what he showed last start (not striding) and could be hard to catch while SPLICE is always value and a solid each-way choice."

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