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RACE 5: HELLO NEW YORK STAKES KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1600M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 14:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A moderate KSD over a mile where those with Class 4 form look better placed. ROBIN HOOD ran on fairly on the poly last start but is better on turf; he should be suited at this distance and with Olivier Placais up be hard to hold off. FALKIRK LEAD has won at this distance and is suited in this grade; Alan Munro will have the mare running on and she will be hard to hold out. BIG BROTHER is an Argentinean who ran on well in this class over 1600m last start and has trialled well since, he should be in the finish. They look the main chances though MAGSTOCK drops back from 2000m and ran an honest race in the Guineas over this journey two starts back; he gets a tongue-tie and should be running on. TRINITY and ROSEGOLD are suited this Class and distance and could show up."

RACE 6: HELLO BARCELONA STAKES OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 2000M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A few who missed out on the Derby get to have a go at a consolation prize. AIR FORCE ONE likes to go forward and will be hard to run down. However, SUNNY almost ran him down last start and the B Course will suit his style. GILT COMPLEX ran a bold race last start and just missed; he is being tested at 2000m but will be in the finish. TARAMEA placed at this trip two starts back and won in Class 4 over a mile last start; he rarely runs a bad race and will be thereabouts. REMEMBER ME battles away and will be thereabouts. The other older horses don't look up to the class of the 4YO’s though FORTUNIQUE having only his second Singapore start won four races up 2400m in France and should be up to this grade. Of the rest SPECIAL FORCE will have a practice run for next year's Derby and he will be storming late with blinkers off."

RACE 7: HELLO ZURICH STAKES OPEN STAKES (CONDITION WEIGHT) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1200M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$125000

Larry says, "Great race with five of the ten starters coming off last start wins. But none won better than NOVA WARRIOR who blitzed his rivals in a similar race to this. Yes, he carried only 52kg on that occasion when beating Flak Jacket but that turf win strong enough to think he goes on with the job with 57kg not a worry. Likewise, RAISE NO DOUBT has to carry a few extra kg's after his last start win in open Company but winning form in good form and he has to be considered. Two other last start winners to consider are SUPPER WINNER who, although yet to win on the turf, looks bang-in-form and must go close and CYBORG who has knocked in three wins from four starts in Singapore and looks a horse to follow."

RACE 8: EMIRATES SINGAPORE DERBY (G1) (4 YEAR OLD) (SET WEIGHTS) (3RD LEG SINGAPORE 4YO CHALLENGE) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 2000M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$1150000

Larry says, "There are always two schools of thought going into the Emirates Singapore Derby and punters have to decide on the Group 4YO form holding up or following the out-and-out stayers who have taken a different route to the Classic. From the Patron's Bowl form-line it does look a race between WELL DONE, MAJESTIC MOMENTS and the mare BELIEVE YOURSELF who finished one, two three respectively. Nothing really separates the trio but Pat Shaw does have an exceptional record in big races and happy to follow MAJESTIC MOMENTS who can turn the tables on WELL DONE. Also from the Patron's Bowl it will pay to keep BRING MONEY HOME, TITANIUM and MIGHTY WARRIOR at odds safe. From the staying form line it is hard to go pass ROCKFAST and MR SPIELBERG - both last start winners - with top hoops Manny Nunes and Glen Boss respectively a guide to their chances."

RACE 9: HELLO VIENNA STAKES CLASS 3 - 1200M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "Nothing jumps of the page in this Class 3 sprint so it may pay to have a look at the tote prior to see who connections think wins. In saying that you would be happy to get value if you do like one in what is one of the more open races on the card. As it stands AWESOME should give a sight. Yes, the horse is yet to win on the turf but that looks an anomaly and he can show he is up to the task in this field. HERMANO MENOR also looks a big show. The 4YO very much appreciates being back in Class 3 and should figure prominently throughout. Another honest runner is DIVIDED HOUSE who also appreciates being back in suitable company while VON KRUMM looks a solid each-way option."

RACE 10: HELLO MELBOURNE STAKES CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "While his form reads "just fair", LIM'S SHOWCASE looks the horse to be on in this Class 4 sprint. The 3YO has a pretty good winning record and given he was in the Group 2, 3YO Classic just three starts back, he looks better than Class 4 and wins this without surprising. It will be interesting to see if he gets support - it could be heavy - but happy to be on regardless. Last start winner LAKE HUKA has the recent runs on the board and looks a more obvious choice while ELISE also comes off a last start Kranji Stakes D win and must be a big show. Nothing else jumps off the page but a gear change or two on the likes of RUN IT TWICE (blinkers on) with IDYLLIC SCENERY and AMAZON GOLD both blinkers off some hope."

RACE 11: HELLO COLOMBO STAKES OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1600M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "As befitting what should have been a cracking Emirates Singapore Derby meeting, the last race is a beauty and a must for punters. Manny Nunes could have had a big weekend and can add to his tally with DAMON. The 4YO had all sorts of excuses in the straight in a similar affair to this last start and did more than enough to think he can win this. Another that goes close is FIGHTING WARRIOR. Also a 4YO, FIGHTING WARRIOR had a crack at Group level in the Patron's Bowl and was far from disgraced suggesting he is up to winning races like this. Value punters may also like to have a look at the top-weight, TURQUOISE KING. The Australian-bred gelding had excuses last start and his form prior suggests he is ready to open his account (hopefully at odds). LIM'S AFFECTION is another that had excuses last start so put a line through that run and take on form prior with MY BROTHERS KEEPER, TALES OF SUMMER and MURRAYFIELD all winning chances."

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