Meeting Preview

RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Too many horses that are in form but may have forgotten how to win in this race to be confident but a couple of HW Tan horses - DRAGON KING and REAL HERO - dropping to their recent winning Class come under notice. DRAGON KING also gets Dan Beasley back on and that combination from gate 1 would be confident of a strong showing. Conversely, REAL HERO has gate 9 to contend with so luck will be required with a 4kg claimer in Nurshahril up. Laurie Laxon has a couple of non-winners in CAPTAIN MCCAW and TIM who both look a show but are a risk given lack of recent winning form although CAPTAIN MCCAW went very close last start and TIM gets blinkers which should see improvement. In no particular order, DREAMCATCHER, MILLION ROUND and SATELLITE STAR can all win without surprising."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "An odd race where it may be hard for punters to split four horses that can win with the other six runners having no hope whatsoever. So exotics would come into play and two runners coming off good trials in SATELLITE MAN and LIM'S RACER could be a good place to start. SATELLITE MAN in particular has been freshened with some very nice trials and his most recent effort suggests he is primed to win this. LIM'S RACER also comes off a nice trial in good company and given her status as a 2YO filly, she carries Harry Kassim at 48kg and little else. The other two in the mix are LIGHTNING FAST who was heavily supported when placing on debut and expect much the same again while connections of CHANGHAI MOUNTAIN will be hoping he can turn some solid form into a win after changing stables with a 4kg claimer onboard for this."

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

Larry says, "An extremely strong Class 4 Poly sprint with too many horses in form - including three last start winners - to be confident. In fact the field has that much depth that the three horses in winning form - POWER LIN, RIVER OF GOLD and SILK ROUTE - didn't mange to get into our top three selections although POWER LIN and RIVER OF GOLD just won too well in similar affairs to this not to be in the mix. But SUN PIONEER looks very well placed in Class 4 after a good run of form in better company. The 1100m also suits and he could be a solid each-way hope from gate 4 with B Woodworth to ride. WONDERFUL is in very honest form and is also the beneficiary of a good gate (1) with John Powell up after changing stables to Shane Baertschiger. Of the rest, SATELLITE BOY comes into this off a very nice trial so has to be considered and the likes of GOLDEN CASINO and KISS ME could be the value options."

RACE 4: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1200M COURSE E (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "Another maiden where there looks only four horses with winning hopes and eight with none. Again a 2YO looks a huge show with no weight and MYSTIC MASTER gets his chance. The Australian-bred colt has placed at all three starts in juvenile company and given the weight pull against the 3YO’s here, he must be hard to beat with Nunes up. In saying that, the connections of LIM'S DASHING would be very confident of their chances. He just missed on debut behind Macarthur and given that form has more than held up with a win in the latest Juvenile race, he looks the one to be on. Or forecast/quinella the pair. ROCK EAGLE one to watch on debut with some good trials under belt while PENTAGON looks the bolter given what he showed last start and may spring a surprise at odds."

RACE 5: OPEN BENCHMARK 89 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "With Pat Shaw having three runners and another three horses making their Singapore debuts, the tote is going to be a terrific guide in this race. Shaw has two last start winners in THE GENERAL and ROYAL RULER and both look more than up to this company. Obviously they are in form and both love the Poly and should figure in the finish. However, it may be his other runner in PACHELBEL'S CANON who grows a leg in this company back on the Poly. The former Argentinean has shown his best form on this surface and with a 2kg claim from gate 1, he could win. GHOST and INDIAN JADE both look solid each-way options and again, keep an eye on the tote for the likes of newcomer L'APPRENTI SORCIER."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Not many races are more "ugly' than this for punters and while we can make a case for a few of the runners, it is a dead-set raffle. SUPER EIGHT has won once previously so that is a plus and given he had excuses last start and did look due on form prior to that, he gets his chance with gate 4 a bonus. Likewise CASSIS OOLONG appreciates a good gate (1) and while his recent form is just fair, this race suits and he could be in this a long way. You have to respect the only last start winner in the race in STATE TROOPER and he probably starts favourite and wins without surprising while BUZET and BROWNE'S ANATOMY are both in the mix on best form. CONFACET not the worst if he gets a start."

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 2000M COURSE E (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "This race is interesting in the fact that the E Course may favour on-pace runners and while a horse like ROCKFAST looks the obvious choice on paper, he might have a job to do passing AIR FORCE ONE late. Yes, he did win well when beating AIR FORCE ONE by 1.5 lengths last start over this trip but happy to think a 1.5kg swing at the weights coupled with the track bias could see a reversal in results. Keeping AIR FORCE ONE company out front will be REMEMBER ME who looks in good enough form to be in the thick of this finish and hopefully at each-way odds. FELAROF is the other horse that looks very well placed to show his best while two promising 3YO stayer's in SPECIAL FORCE and GOLAZO - both last start winners - are well worth following."

RACE 8: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "With a couple of the fancies - including three last start winners - all drawn wide, race tactics will play a big part in this Poly dash. Case in point is CAIRO who won very well when resuming with heavy support last start but he did get to jump from gate 1 on that occasion. Can Oscar Chavez get him to a handy position or even lead from gate 13 is the question punters would like to know. A horse he could follow over is AWESOME who has drawn gate 9. The 3YO is two-from-two on the Poly and a return to his winning surface could see a result. GATO NEGRO is in form and gets to jump from 3, which is in his favour, while it will pay to keep RICH FORTUNE, SURE WIN, MASTERMIND and even THE COSMOS with no weight safe."

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

Larry says, "Nothing jumps of the page in the last from Singapore and as such there might be some value about to send value hunters home happy. SAND BANK did it tough last start and happy to think G Boss will use that experience to get the best out of the 4YO in a race that suits. SILENT ARROW also had excuses last start and just missed this trip two back so should be in the mix at odds although both horses will need to be handy enough in running to have a say in the finish. With one eye on the tote, DUTY FIRST, BRAHMS AND LISZT, ROYAL EASTER and MIGHTY KENNY on some good trial form can all win in what is an open affair."

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