RACE 1: OPEN MAIDEN (1) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1400M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "While we are hoping Shane Baertschiger will be leading in the winner, it is Stephan Gray who probably holds the aces in the opener. The Kiwi handler has two horses in TEMBUSU ESTRELA and HOLDING FAST in what looks a field with little depth and both horses can win. In Gray's favour is the fact TEMBUSU ESTRELA will be handy throughout and looks the benchmark from gate 3 with a 3kg claimer on-board while HOLING FAST will be the horse flying late (his starts are an issue) and is due to win a race like this. But FRENCH VINTAGE from the Shane Baertschiger stable is due and from gate 2 should race on the pace and be hard to pass late. Of the rest, GOOD DEAL has all sorts of excuses at his debut so look step improver for Dan Meagher and PRESENT ARMS could run a very cheeky run at odds with blinkers on."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1400M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "Good luck if you think you will get anything over even money on MILLENNIUM'S RULE in this weak Restricted Maiden field. The 3YO by Lonhro ran second on debut after jumping from a wide gate and while drawn badly again, he looks the one to beat with Vlad Duric retaining the ride. Who beats him? A couple of 2YO's in NEO'S CLASSIC and ONE KINABALU get the weight pull and both improve on their respective last start efforts. NEO'S CLASSIC was disappointing on debut given exposed trial form but blinkers off over 1400m looks a good move. ONE KINABALU worked home well at his second start and you would expect much the same thing in a race with no depth. The big improver at odds could be RACING TALENT with blinkers on given his recent trial with head-gear."

RACE 3: OPEN BENCHMARK 74 - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "As is often the case, this small field is extremely tricky and most can win. In fact we can make a strong winning case for all bar HIGH BLADE, one of three runners for Stephen Burridge. His others runners are the constant FELAROF who keep all and sundry honest while JUSTICE DAY could improve lengths at odds as the Irish-bred 5YO steps up to the mile. Of the rest with winning hopes, nothing separates SHANGHAI BUND and BRAHMA CIRCUS and the two are honest as the day is long so have to be respected while IMPERIAL MARCH very much appreciates a rare Poly run which is odd given the Argentinean-bred has one run for one win on the all-weather track. But it may be a 3YO in NOVA STRIKE who beats them all. The NZ-bred gelding has an excellent Polytrack record and had excuses in the Guineas so could very well show up here."

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) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "Plenty of winning hopes in this maiden and while there are plenty of horses with their foot on the till, a newcomer in SUPER LINE could be hardest to beat. The 3YO is drawn wide but showed plenty when winning his Official Trial by a considerable margin and he should give a sight on debut. A not so obvious improver in UNCLE LUCKY could be a good punting option. The former Kiwi has raced in Class 4 at his two starts in Singapore so improves lengths in maiden company with one eye on the tote. A blanket goes over the likes of ECLAIR MOMENT, LIM'S CHARGE, GOLDEN BOBO, HERECOMESMYMONEY, PRECHAGORDA and LUCKY SUGAR who have all shown enough to think they win a race sooner than later while the only other newcomer in the field, DEE MAJULAH, should show something on debut with Nunes up."

RACE 5: CLASS 5 (2) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A raffle of the highest order made especially tough when five of the winning hopes have drawn wide. And given it's two tight turns the jockeys have to contend with, luck will play a part so play with care if having a punt. BLACK DIAMOND is due for a change of luck after he got into traffic trouble last start. That run was good and he can win this with Munro to steer from gate 10 (at worst). READY FORTUNE has a fair gate - 5 - and he is a serious hope with Nunes on board after placing at his last start. STREET CHAMP had issues last start but gets the ace today and that might count for plenty in this race. Of the rest, GYPSY STAR won last start and this is no tougher, REAL GOODMAN and ADRENALINE are both in form and can overcome their wide gates while DAWN OF THE WORLD can show he handles the Poly."

RACE 6: OPEN MAIDEN (2) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1400M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "While we think there is plenty of value about in this weak maiden, it might be the obvious pick who wins so FLYING WINNER is the on-top pick. The 4YO has had 19 starts so his lack of wining form is a concern and while his recent good run of form is on the Polytrack, he will be in this for a very long time and should win. Plenty more can win though including RAINBOW WARRIOR who just missed over this trip last start, SECRET MAN who is in very solid form and ASHQAR who looks suited stepping up in trip and could be value. Two others to watch are JOY AND HAPPY and GO LANCE who find themselves in the right company so both improve on recent form with value likely."

RACE 7: CLASS 4 - 1600M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "While we will be keeping an eye on the earlier races to see if the back markers are getting a fair go join the Long Course (E), there looks enough early pace in this race to think BAHANA could be very hard to hold out. The 4YO looks a very progressive type and Vlad Duric should be confident off a nice trial that he can turn some solid form into another win. If the track is favouring on pace runners, his stablemate TARAMEA could be the one to be on. The 4YO enjoys the company of 3kg claimer Amirul and also gets blinkers back which should ensure a very forward showing. AMAZING and RUM AND RAISINS will also ensure a solid clip and be thereabouts at the business end while SIR REGINALD, BLACK THUNDER, INSOFAR and SILENT ARROW all win without surprising."

RACE 8: CLASS 5 (1) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "This looks a strong Class 5 field with plenty of horses well-placed over the Poly mile to win. MR TRY in particular gets back to his only winning trip and given what he showed over 1200m last start in this company, he can win with Glen Boss an inspired choice from gate 3. He might even be value given the money should go on KING SAVINSKY who also gets back up to a suitable trip. Also in his favour us Nunes and blinkers back in his winning grade so all things point to a win. But the race has depth and no reason AMISTAD can't continue his good form and win with SUGARTIME JAZZ also a leading contender on what he showed dropping to Class 5 last start. Throw in DUAL IMPACT and BIG BANKER to name just another two."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1200M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A good race to finish the card and two last start winners in LIM'S ACTION and WAIPAKIHI appeal. Of the two, they backed LIM'S ACTION off the charts last start when winning in KSD Company first-up after a spell and given his form in Class 4 previously, he can win this. WAIPAKIHI broke his maiden status at his fourth career start and that effort suggest he can go on with the job and win in Class 4. The race has depth and WHITE HUNTER will probably race more generously with winkers and could be hard to run down late while GUILTY PLEASURES and SAND BANK could also win without surprising, the latter at value."

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