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

Larry says, "Too many horses who have found themselves in the right company over the right trip to be confident here but JOE with blinkers added does appeal. The 5YO is honest but has lacked a winning edge so blinkers should do the trick given a very good recent trial with headgear. The race is strong though with DOUBLE CASH, RORY and GOLD STOCK all dropping to company they are more than familiar with. DOUBLE CASH did race in Class 5 last start but returned not striding but wins if right while RORY finds himself back in a race he wins more times than not. GOLD STOCK comes through a BM83 race so enjoys his only winning company but worth noting his win was with blinkers so keep an eye on the market sans headgear. HAPPY SAGA, MISS ELYSIUM and SECRET MAN all win without surprising."

RACE 2: CLASS 5 (2) - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Plenty on non-winners in this race, which makes it tough for punters given two long-term maidens in DOUBLE JEOPARDY and NOVEMBER SUCCESS look right in contention. Fifty race starts between them without a win is an issue but both are in form and get their chance in a race with no standout. The only horse with recent winning form is BLACK DIAMOND and he must go close. That win was three starts ago and the 4YO appreciates a senior hoop in Barend Vorster and a fair gate so must go close. One to watch at value is KLEVER WARRIOR. The 6YO looks right out of form but should really be doing better in this company and from gate 2 with blinkers removed could see a big run. Of the rest, BIGCAT RHAPSODY should run a very forward race with URBAN LEGEND likely to be doing best work late in a race that suits."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "At first glance TERMS OF REFERENCE jumps off the page given the 3YO finds himself back in Class 4 on the Poly, which looks a winning combination. In fact his Polytrack record of three wins and two close up runs from five starts has him stamped as a very progressive sprinter on the all-weather and he really should win races like this. But the race has depth - most give this a shake on best form - and it will pay to keep an eye on the tote for any stable support. KEEN DRAGON has looked due and gets blinkers back on so well worth a look. Nunes probably ensures support and he should run accordingly. RUSTY BROWN and KISS ME are both in form and are often value while LIM'S ELUSIVE will appreciate his first up run and should be flying late."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 (2) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "An odd race where D'DON is the only one to be on but given the duck eggs in his recent form, you always have to take on trust. In saying that, he comes off a good trial and given he has won four of his last six starts when he finds himself in Class 5 over 1000m, it's hard to pick against him. No one jumps off the page to beat him but ZAC GALLANT is honest and will figure in the finish with Nunes up from gate 3 in his favour. Throw in ROMA, MAJOR GREEN and FLYING NEKO and perhaps BLACK BEAN as winning hopes if the real D'DON doesn't show up."

RACE 5: CLASS 4 - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A very competitive Class 4 Poly mile with three last start winners tested up in grade against some handy types who look due. Of the last start winners, BATTLE KING will probably be the most competitive but a wide gate will make winning tough. EN CIVIL has hit the ground running in Singapore and given he was always going to be better over this the of trip, he may be hard to hold out. VERTICAL START can be hard to catch but this race looks ideal and with a nice recent trial under his belt, he is worth a look. SUCCESSION also deserves a mention given his honest form and he should progress through the grades. SMART VINTAGE with Nunes up and ANY RUMOUR - both of whom come off eye-catching placings - are also in the mix."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (1) - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "We love a good Class dropper and CLERMONT CLUB certainly ticks that box. In fact he has won at his last two starts in Class 5 and obviously the last drop saw an instant result. Also in his favour is the fact that he has been racing over unsuitable shorter distances of late so the step up to 1700m suggests he is ready to win. SECRET SPICE looks the obvious danger. The 4YO mare has drawn wide here but usually gets back and runs on so has to be a big show on recent form with upgrade to blinkers for this. Others with form to win this include AUREUS who will appreciate being back on the Poly, HAN SOLO who gets blinkers and last start winner AMISTAD. Keep the emergency ADRENALINE safe is he gets a start."

RACE 7: CLASS 3 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "While the field is small for this Class 3 event, we think there could be value about for two of our top picks in FELAROF and CLUTHA LAD. FELAROF has had excuses of late - including last start where he never really got involved - and he could easily win a race like this with each-way value a bonus. Likewise, CLUTHA LAD should be at each-way odds and given he finds himself back on the Poly over a suitable trip, a big run would not surprise. The two obvious choices are at the top often weights in WELL DONE and ZUES with the latter chasing a hat trick of wins. Blanket over the other four runners who could all show up in exotics if having a good day."

RACE 8: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Like his stablemate Terms Of Reference earlier in the night, ROYAL RULER looks one of the better bets on the night given his outstanding Polytrack form. The 4YO has had some seven career starts on the Poly for four wins and three second placings and his recent good trial suggests he is up to this Company and can make it back-to-back wins. HOST THE NATION also comes off a last start Class 4 win and has to be respected with Oscar Chavez retaining the ride and in his favour is that he often starts at generous odds. KATAGAS showed last start he is up to winning at this level and also looks a solid each-way option. However, ROYAL RULER's biggest danger may be the bottom weight, SUN PIONEER. The 4YO is yet to win over this trip but gets to jump from gate 1 and might give them all something to catch."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "You can look at this race from a few different angles and probably come up with five or so different winners. The obvious choice is THE COSMOS who is overdue for another win. The 4YO has the unenviable record of some seven second placings from his nine runs since winning at his Singapore debut. So who beats him today? CHOPIN'S NOCTURNE could if he shows his best. The 3YO was disappointing first up after winning back in August last year but that winning effort suggests he can win in this grade and perhaps go on with the job. The Pat Shaw pair of PROFESSOR X down in grade and BIG BROTHER on debut off some good trial form can also win without surprising while YOU DA ONE could be the each-way option in an open race."

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