Meeting Preview

RACE 1: CLASS 5 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Tactics and race pace will play a big part in what is a solid Class 5 opener. Case in point is whether or not a 4kg claimer in Y Salim on MISS WAIMATAITAI can make use of the inside gate. History suggests it may be a tough ask but if they can get to a handy position or even lead, they could be hard to beat. Two horses drawn wide in MEAISIN (gate 11) and HAPPY SAGA (12) will also play a part pending tactics. HAPPY SAGA will go back and finish strongly so he will be hoping for some early speed up front while G Boss on MEAISIN may try to make the running with blinkers added after a nice recent trial. Nunes on last start winner SO PERFECT pick themselves and the rest may struggle."

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) - 1400M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "Three horses - SUN MIRAGE, BROTHER WIND and LADY LIBERTY - all come into this 1400m maiden with eye-catching runs under their belts and all three look like horses to follow. LADY LIBERTY gets G Boss after a nice run over this trip last start and given that was in Class 4, she gets her chance in a race that suits. V Duric takes the ride on BROTHER WIND and given what he showed over 1400m at his second race start in Singapore, he probably starts favourite and must go close. SUN MIRAGE again gets a CC Wong claim - this time in Maiden Company - so he must improve on what he showed with excuses at his Singapore debut. Of the rest with wining hopes, CARNELIAN could lead and should be in this a long way from gate 1 while MOMENT OF JUSTICE improves on what he showed on debut when supported."

RACE 3: IRT JUVENILE STAKES (2 YEAR OLD) (CONDITION WEIGHT) (4TH LEG - SINGAPORE GOLDEN HORSESHOE SERIES) (S$20,000 BONUS TO WINNING QUALIFIED HORSE) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1200M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$90000

Larry says, "The Juvenile series continues and while you always have to be wary of newcomers and obvious improvers, the race form should hold up here and the unbeaten JUPITER GOLD looks the testing material. The Australian-bred rig has impressed winning over 1000m and 1100m on the Poly and gives every indication he just gets better over longer again. In saying that a raced newcomer in CAORUNN could be the best juvenile in Singapore on exposed overseas form. The Kiwi had six starts back home for three wins but more importantly ran fourth in the Karaka Million. His local trial good enough to think he is ready to show his best and expect support. Of the rest with winning hopes, MACARTHUR backed up a good debut with a nice win so has to be respected while ATHENA looks a good light-weight hope on what she showed on debut. The newcomer SPEEDY WARRIOR can also win on his good trial form with the market best guide."

RACE 4: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "An interesting race with all the 3YO's that looks ready to win drawn wide giving some handy 2YO's a chance to knock in an early win. In fact DARC BOUNTY and SIAM SAPPHIRE have shown enough at the trials to win on debut with support likely. DARC BOUNTY has two solid trials under his belt and with R Rueven up from gate 2, he should give this shake. Likewise, SIAM SAPPHIRE has done enough at the trials to win on debut with no weight with B Vorster up from gate 6. DRAGON MASTER showed last start why 49.5kg is such an advantage in these RM's and is also in the mix. Two 3YO's that can win are NOVA MASTER and LIM'S CONTROL and both good enough to carry 57kg from the wide gates."

RACE 5: CLASS 4 (2) - 1400M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Another race where the early pace expected could set it up for the swoopers on a track (Short Course D) that suits. Hopefully the likes of the in-form BIG MAN and LIKA TIGER with blinkers added will ensure a very good pace throughout and an each-way swooper in HOT GOLD can show his best. The 7YO has mixed it over this trip against some of Singapore's best and while he doesn't win out of turn, this race and company looks a winning combination. Also at odds, MAGNETISE should figure late. The 4YO stormed home to break his maiden status two starts back and worth another look on that effort. Obviously BIG MAN and LIKA TIGER won't give up without a fight and STORM TROOPER will keep them all honest with Nunes onboard. A few others to watch at odds in what should be a danger race for punters. Good luck."

RACE 6: KRANJI STAKES D (1) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "I think its safe to say YOU DA ONE is not the type to win out of turn but he gets his chance today in a race that suits. The 6YO was in good form last preparation - which included his only win in Singapore in January - and appreciates his first-up run with Corey Brown from gate 5 a good combination. Too many others win without surprising but from the top, IMPERIAL BOY showed last start he wins this company soon, SAVAGE STORM will find gate 4 to his liking, UNSURPASSED can win first-up, AMAZEALOT is in form, HIKO YUNIKON is always a show while GUILTLESS and SMOOTHLY are up to this."

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A very tough race for punters and with at least seven runners that we could make a case for but hopefully that means value for a few of the top picks. RAFAELLO looks a progressive 3YO and when you think he has had excuses for some poor efforts of late - including respiratory issues last start - he could win this on best form. In fact he was narrowly beaten in BM83 company and with winkers on from gate 1, he could very well be the testing material. Once again, too many others to mention in detail but VON KRUMM might be value and is due while SOUTHERN CROSS and GHOST could very well run this lot off their feet if on song. It would be remiss not to mention the three last start winners in FAMOUS ARTIST, WHITE HUNTER and CACTUS JACK and do your best if playing exotics."

RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES D (2) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A strong KSD over 1100m on the poly gives LIVELY DRAGON a strong chance to break through. The 5YO was never likely last start in KSC but drops into a much easier grade and gets Manoel Nunes; he is a genuine Class 4 performer and has won in Class 3 which should make him hard to beat in this grade. The winkers go on BLUE MOON who is racing well in this grade and the shorter distance may suit; he missed a place when last ridden by Salim but the claim should help. BELLUS WONDER's only wins have been in this grade and he usually puts in a solid performance; with Matt Kellady up he should be handy throughout. STARSKY is resuming with blinkers on after changing stables and his recent trial was solid. His only win was over 1200m on the poly at debut and with Alan Munro up he could show up. Of the others, INVINCIBLE MAN put in an improved effort last start and is suited at this distance, STOCK BROKER is racing consistently and placed in Class 4 last outing, OUR TOUCHE will appreciate getting back to his winning grade and BLAZING SUN could show up fresh after a long break."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 (1) - 1400M COURSE D (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "The usual competitive Class 4 over 1400m. PANAMA CITY drops to a suitable grade and has won at this distance; he should race well for Nunes. MR MOSA is racing well in this Class and distance since coming to Singapore; his only win in NZ was at 1560m but he should be handy throughout. FALKIRK LEAD resumed with a strong win in KSD company when resuming on the poly, he won his Maiden on turf over a mile and should be handy throughout in this. O'REILLY BAY led throughout to win an Initiation easily last start over this distance, this is harder and he is awkwardly drawn but John Powell says on and he could show up. ROBIN HOOD is resuming with a tongue-tie and dropping back in trip, he won his Maiden over 1400m and should be handy throughout. The field falls away after this though GIORGIO has good poly form and if handles the turf could make his presence felt and don't forget MAREA NEGRO each-way."

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