Meeting Preview

RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A very tough race to start proceedings but a Class dropper or two at the top of the ratings looks a good place to start. BLADEMEISTER in particular gets back onto his preferred surface in the right company and also gets Nunes. PATERSON ROAD is also suited in Class 5 on the Poly over 1700m and in a field with depth, he could be the value. On recent form the maiden SILVER TYCOON is certainly due and gets a 2kg Troy See claim so he can win while MR TRY and BIG BANKER have their respective foot on the till and win without surprising. Others that can win include KING SAVINSKY, GOLDEN JADE and VERGLATICA is better than he has showed of late and pay to keep safe."

RACE 2: OPEN MAIDEN (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1200M COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Nothing jumps off the page to win this maiden but plenty in solid enough form to think they play a part in the finish. From the top, WHAT IFF just missed when G Boss jumped onboard last start and while he has drawn awkwardly in gate 11, he should go close. GABBAR returned "not striding" last start and his form prior has him under notice with Nunes to ride for Mark Walker. LIM'S RESPOND resumes and certainly showed enough to keep an eye on the market while SOUTHERN HUSSLER improved last start and will be in this a long way and CONFACET is better than he showed last start and has to be respected."

RACE 3: PERAK TURF CLUB TROPHY CLASS 4 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A very ordinary Class 4 (albeit division 2) with only three horses having a winning hope on form. Two of those - LIVELY DRAGON and SAVAGE STORM - are last start KSD winners and that form will hold up in this race. LIVELY DRAGON in particular won well with heavy support last start and with Nunes retaining the ride from gate 5, he is hardest to beat. SAVAGE STORM has gate 10 to contend with but given the depth of the field, he should have no excuses and be in the thick of the finish. LIM'S SINCERE looks the biggest danger. However, his best form including two wins has been over 1000m and he has struggled at two attempts past that trip. But he should handle the 1100m in this field and could be very hard to pass late. RIKIOH and WINNER'S SMILE the only other two that could sneak a place at odds."

RACE 4: PENANG TURF CLUB TROPHY CLASS 5 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "The tote will be a terrific guide to the chances of a few horses in this Class 5 Poly sprint with the likes of KAISER likely to improves lengths in the bottom grade. The 7YO is having his first run in Class 5 at start 70 and would win this without surprising if having a good day. But on recent form STOCK BROKER is the one to beat. The 4YO won six starts back in a similar affair and his form in better races than this has been solid. THUNDER CAT is the big improver back on the Poly and again, watch for support. Throw the two last start winners in PETITE VICTOIRE and FLYING NEKO into the mix with the second emergency, GADAWON also worth a look if he gets a start."

RACE 5: ROYAL BANGKOK SPORTS CLUB TROPHY CLASS 4 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Another race where the tote will be an excellent guide given a couple of the fancies are resuming and a couple of non-winners in the mix. SO THE THING is one of the fancies resuming and his trials suggests he is ready to show up after a year away from racing. K Fuji takes a rare ride for Stephen Gray and they could give a sight. The other horse resuming is ANONYMOUS who just goes too well on the Poly not to be a big show and a big run is expected. But both will need to be spot on to beat LONGHU who won too well on debut not be a big show here. The 3YO has drawn wide but he should improve with experience and is more than up to Class 4 company. Two "nonnies" that have to be included on consistent form are THE COSMOS and KAZUO but their lack of winning form is obviously a concern. STIRLING the other that wins without surprising."

RACE 6: SELANGOR TURF CLUB TROPY CLASS 5 (2) - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Oddly for a Division 2 Class 5 event there is plenty of form to go on including two last start winners - TOOBIGTOFAIL and GODS SDPEED - in the capacity field. Of the two, GODS SPEED romped home in a similar field to this and has to be respected after drawing well again. But a maiden in EASTERN TOWKAY could be the one to beat. The 3YO has had wide gates to contend with of late and may appreciate a softer run in transit from gate 2. KLEVER WARRIOR is another that looks ready to win and M Kellady should give him every chance from gate 6. Others that win without surprising include GENERAL CONATUS, ADRENALINE and the emergency, CANNON KING, at value."

RACE 7: ROYAL TURF CLUB OF THAILAND TROPHY KRANJI STAKES A (SET WEIGHTS) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "As you would expect in a Poly sprint at this level, there is some very good all-weather track form with most having more than a handful of wins on this surface. Case in point is the top-weight SUPER WINNER who has the enviable record of eight wins and two placings from 10 starts on the Poly. He is asked to carry weight but A Da Silva gets to jump from gate 3, which is in his favour. Also in his favour is the fact his biggest danger, LUCKY STRIKE, has yet to winning 2016. In saying that he has done little wrong, loves the poly and wins this without surprising. LINCOLN ROAD is the other obvious choice after winning five-from-five (all on the Poly) in Singapore but this is a test. Two to watch at odds are HUKA FALLS and ITALIAN JOB resuming while SEBAS won too well last start not to be a show."

RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE B (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "An extremely tough race for punters with many of the fancies drawn wide and a couple of hopefuls coming off bad runs. Of the fancies drawn wide, LINCOLN'S EXCUSE just missed last start in similar company and trainer Shane Baertschiger will be hoping blinkers can get him over the line. Likewise UNSURPASSED and TRINITY have wide gates to overcome but both would give this a shake on some recent good form and both can win with luck in running. So LAKE HUKA should get the favours after drawing gate 2 and looks the best choice. The 4YO had excuses last start when heavily supported (saddle slipped) so well worth another look. SOON YI and DREAMWEAVER two others to watch with the latter a good value option given he will find this easier than recent outings. Keep the second emergency AMAZON GOLD safe as this race and track look suitable."

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

Larry says, "Now, early results may give us a guide here as GET GOING probably starts favourite and will look the winner at some stage late. In fact Nunes may dictate terms out front and if they give him an easy time, he can win. But we are putting all our eggs on the fact the B Course (long) should give the swoopers a chance and there looks plenty of them ready to win. From the top, MY BROTHERS KEEPER, URASHIMA TARO and ASPEN will all be making up ground late and all three can win. But PANAMA CITY should be given every chance with N Juglall from gate 4 and he could be the testing material in a race that suits. WAR PATH and STORM TROOPER two others that win without surprising."

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