Meeting Preview

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

Larry says, "Plenty of maidens that look due in this race makes it very interesting. But as it stands a five-time winner in RON looks the obvious choice. The 7YO has won twice in 2016 in similar races to this and with Da Silva from gate 5 you would expect a very forward showing. Two maidens to watch are WARSHIP and BIG GUARDIAN. WARSHIP In particular gets his chance having his first crack in Class 5 and he has shown enough to think the company suits. BIG GUARDIAN showed Class 5 is his caper and G Boss will be hoping he can make quick amends for a narrow loss at his last start. Of the rest, HAKAMGONG will improve with a run under his belt stepping up to his recent winning distance while DRAGON G should be doing better in races like this and SILVER TYCOON could be excused for his poor last start."

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) - 1200M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "While a few horses - WINTERFELL, AWATERE and GREAT WARRIOR - come into this after placing at their respective last starts, all three did get well beaten and the form line does look tricky. However, WINTERFELL did finish just over three lengths off Queen Roulette and that form has more than held up with that filly winning in good Novice Company at her next start. And she did beat Super Hero by some three lengths in that race which is significant given that gelding beat AWATERE and GREAT WARRIOR by five and seven and a quarter lengths respectively at their encounter. No other raced horses appeal but two newcomers in NOBLE LIASON and MIGHTY CONQUEROR both have trialled well enough to go well on debut with market best guide."

RACE 3: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A small field but finding the winner looks tough with a couple of horses ready to improve in what is a suitable race including the top-weight, HIGH TROJA. His form this campaign has been just fair on paper but the fact he got home well last start over 1200m suggests he is ready to show his best over his recent winning trip. Gate 1 helps and he should get a good run behind SIAMESE CAT who showed last start he is comfortable leading in a race like this and did well enough to the wire to follow. SAVAGE STORM was also in that race and he showed enough at his first attempt at the mile to keep safe. KINGS RYKER looks the benchmark on form and his only win in Singapore was this trip and track. MR MOSA and ROBIN HOOD two others to include."

RACE 4: KRANJI STAKES D (1) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Trainer Mark Walker holds the key to this race with BEST JADE resuming and UNSURPASSED both winning shows. BEST JADE in particular looks well placed in KSD company first up after a spell to win with M Nunes a pointer to his chances. But while Nunes jumps off UNSURPASSED, the 4YO had excuses last start and happy to think he gives this a shake under A Da Silva on his best Poly form. The field lacks depth but MR WHITAKER is super honest and has to win one of these races sooner than later. His winning drought is obviously a concern but he is the benchmark from gate 4. NATURAL IMPULSE, SCOUT DONE and SMART SUPREME all a show on best form."

RACE 5: CLASS 5 (2) - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Very tempting to go straight to the emergency in this weak Class 5 field and GODS SPEED can win if he gets a run. And given a couple of these runners are of an age where they should be in bed with a warm glass of milk, there could be a scratching or two and if so GODS SPEED has the form on the board to start favourite back over a suitable trip. But he has drawn wide and as such READY FORTUNE gets his chance from gate 1. The 7YO was never in the hunt last start from a wide gate and should be handy throughout in this and hard to beat. Not many others to get excited about but CLERMONT CLUB appreciates the company and has Nunes while DAAD'S THE WAY (at 11 years young) is always a show in fields like this with blinkers added."

RACE 6: CLASS 4 - 1400M COURSE B (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "An extremely open race with most having a winning chance on recent form and a newcomer in LUCKY JUSTICE also in the mix. In fact the former Australian brings some good winning form from down under and a recent trial suggests he gives this a shake with one eye on the market. Of those we have seen, MILLENNIUM'S RULE had enough excuses last start to think he can make quick amends. On that occasion he got too far back after a slow start from a wide gate and expect a more forward outing here from gate 4. Too many others win without surprising but SUN EMPIRE just missed last start and very much appreciates this company while VRAAD looks overdue with DAVINCI and NORTH ATLANTIC ICE also in the mix. Good luck."

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES D (2) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Not an overly strong field but it will be interesting to see which way punters go given STOCK BROKER comes into this after winning by six lengths in Class 5 and FINE CHOICE resumes after a very good run of Poly form. But given FINE CHOICE looks a very honest type and has a nice trial under his belt, he might be hard to beat in KSD company with Nunes to ride from gate 2. However, STOCK BROKER smashed them last start and was competitive in this company prior to that win so he has to be respected. He also gets to jump form gate 1 and it could really be a race between these two. Of the rest, DOUBLE CASH keeps the pair honest over his pet trip of 1000m and blanket over the rest for skinny end of exotics."

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

Larry says, "With five horses resuming from spells (some long), the tote will be an excellent guide in this race. But as it stands RUN IT TWICE looks well placed in KSD Company and could be hard to beat. The 6YO hasn't won since winning at his Singapore debut back in August last year but some recent good form coupled with the drop in Class has him under notice. Of those resuming, MEGUSTO looks to have a bit to offer and trials good enough to win first-up, although he does have a wide gate to contend with. CONVICT has also trialled well enough to consider first up but again, the market will be a great guide. Keep the two last start Class 5 winners in GADAWON and LIM'S CASINO safe."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Once again the Turf Club has thrown in a tough Class 4 race to finish the night and you could make a winning case for at least eight of the runners. Starting the top, ELITE STAR resumes after a strong run of form and while he still looks to have a bit to learn about the racing caper, his recent trial good enough to win first-up. Staying at the top of the ratings, LIVELY DRAGON had excuses last start and can make amends with the in-form N Juglall steering from gate 1. There is only one last start winner in the field - A LOT IN HAND - and while that win was at odds, there is no reason he doesn't run another forward race from gate 4. The consistent STRILING, RIKIOH with blinkers added, COURT CASE and KAZUO 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