RACE 5: AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB TROPHY OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 14:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A BM67 over 1800m on the polytrack where the improving STREET TAIPAN should be suited at the distance; he placed at his only poly start in Ireland and gets a chance to make further progress through the classes. SUPER JOE ran on fairly in Class 3 last start, he is better suited in this grade and at this trip on the poly. SMART LAD is having a rare polytrack outing; he won four starts back over this trip on turf and is rarely far away. FUJIN BRIGHT has been battling on turf in better company, his last win was over a year ago over 1700m on the poly in much higher class; on best form he could show up. Most of the others struggle at either class, surface or distance but FORTUNE WINNER (value), REMEMBER ME and MIGHTY EMPEROR have enough form to deserve consideration."

RACE 6: GINGERBREAD MAN 2012 STAKES 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) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 15:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "A small Initiation field over 1100m on the poly with only three main chances on revealed form. NOVA MASTER resumes and can win. The 3YO has placed at his past two outings and his recent trial was strong; he is well drawn and gets his chance to break through. SUPER BALL has placed three times from four outings on the poly and his recent trials have been solid and he should be handy throughout. The blinkers go on SMIDDY BYRNE who trialled well recently; his two turf runs have been sound, he drops in trip and he has sufficient speed to be prominent. The first starter MOMENT OF JUSTICE has been trialling well but his best Australian form was over longer - watch for support. The other debutant, LIM'S CRUISER, ran in both Australia and NZ and did enough to deserve a market watch."

RACE 7: BRISBANE RACING CLUB TROPHY OPEN HANDICAP - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "An Open handicap where most are resuming or have had issues at recent starts. The exception is BEST TOTHELIGN who was strong when winning in KSA company when resuming over this distance and should be hard to hold out from the good gate with only 51kg. GOOD NEWS in the interesting runner. The 5YO is yet to win on the turf but gives every impression he will soon with 1400m ideal. GOLD RUTILE rarely runs a bad race and will enjoy having only 50kg over her favourite distance so she can show up. STEPITUP is the class runner. He returned with respiratory distress and not striding last start but was still only beaten 4 lengths, he gets a significant claim and if right can get in the finish. SLEW OF LODE was distanced when resuming but his subsequent trial was an improvement."

RACE 8: JAMAL MALIK 2011 STAKES OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1200M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "It looks very hard to go past FAMOUS ARTIST in what looks a moderate BM67 given what he showed last start with very heavy support in a similar affair to this. On that occasion he was just beaten by Gato Negro and with a handy 2kg CC Wong claim for this, he gets his chance to make quick amends. One to watch out for is LIM'S AFFECTION first up after another bleeding attack. The 4YO mare still managed to win on that occasion and given she has won first up after a bleeding attack previously and was in great form last campaign, she could win this. NINETYSEVEN GOLD is honest and no doubt will be there at the finish so looks an obvious choice and may even sneak out to each-way odds if the punters all jump on FAMOUS ARTIST. Of the rest, HADES may be the best value option back on the turf and market best guide on the newcomer TALES OF SUMMER."

RACE 9: STEWARDS' CUP (SINGAPORE GROUP 2) (4 YEAR OLD) (SET WEIGHTS) (1ST LEG - SINGAPORE 4 YEAR OLD CHALLENGE) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$300000

Larry says, "How tough is this race? For starters we couldn't squeeze in two horses - POSEIDEN and ARES - who are both gunning for their fourth straight wins. But ARES is facing a Class test and POSEIDON - while he can win and might even start favourite - just misses out on weight of numbers in this outstanding field. Ratings play a big part in our strategy and KIWI KARMA is easily in best at the set weight conditions. Her rating of 101 is easily the highest and her mare allowance suggests she should be hard to beat over a distance she has won over previously. Along those lines, MY LUCKY STRIKE - although not winning on the turf - has a big say with a rating of 97 and the in form MAJESTIC MOMENTS on 93 is obviously in the mix. Throw in SPANISH BAY, JAY EFF EXPRESS, LIM'S RALLY and A LA VICTORY as winning hopes and don't discount AFLECK who looks well placed to show his champion qualities."

RACE 10: GHOZI 2010 STAKES CLASS 3 - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "While we shouldn’t call quality races like this "a raffle", this field does look extremely even and most win without surprising. So without much rhyme or reason we have SQUIRE OSBALDESTON on top. He is due and gets to jump from gate 3 with Vlad Duric up so should have no excuses. A gear change always comes under notice so blinkers on GILT COMPLEX suggests he can turn some good form into a win with Corey Brown up. SHANGHAI BUND is the only last start winner in the race and a 2kg claim helps his cause while at the top of the ratings, MR SPIELBERG could be the value with best work expected late. The consistent GOLD PEREGRINE, INTENSE GOLD and WONDERFUL PRINCE all win without surprising."

RACE 11: BETTER THAN EVER 2009 STAKES CLASS 4 (1) - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:05 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Three horses stand out in the lucky last and you would expect similar support for GROENEWEGEN, URASHIMA TARO and GET GOING. Obviously not much separates the trio, however, GROENEWEGEN won last start and punters will probably send him round as the nominal favourite after drawing gate 1 with winning hoop Corey Brown retaining the ride. GET GOING has just missed at his last three and it's hard to fault his form. However, he needs a result for followers and won't find this any easier. URASHIMA TARO could be the best punting option. The 3YO had excuses last start and given his effort to place, he gets his chance with regular hoop, Harry Kassim, onboard. These three will be all the rage but keep MAREA NEGRO and FIGHTING WARRIOR safe with value in mind."

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