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RACE 5: CAPTAIN OBVIOUS 2011 STAKES OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1600M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "A BM83 over a mile featuring plenty that haven't won for a long time up against some up-and-comers. ROCKFAST resumed with a good effort over 1400m and should be improved. The extra distance suits and the 3kg claim may help; he is being aimed at races later in the year but has a touch of class and should show up. BAHANA is in good form and is working his way through the classes; he has no weight and is suited at the distance. Of the others, WINNING CAUSE has been improved by recent outings and is recent trial was sound, WILD GEESE hasn't won for a long time but his recent trial was also good and CHEETAH ON FIRE could be the best value option as he will find the company to his liking."

RACE 6: BETTER THAN EVER 2010 STAKES CLASS 5 (2) - 1600M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A Class 5 over 1600m with some very ordinary journeymen involved so a maiden in EASY DRAGON gets his chance. The 5YO has placed at his last two starts over 1400m and the mile suits so he should be right in this. GENERAL CONATUS won one of these two starts back and could be hard to beat again with Nooresh Juglall to ride. READY FORTUNE has won three times at this trip, including once on turf; he is usually thereabouts in this grade and should be in the finish. WINNING GOOD's recent form is poor but his only win was at this trip and he is suited in this grade. KLEVER WARRIOR is suited by this distance and put in a sound effort last start; his best form is on the poly but he could show up. MOLLY BROWNE'S recent form is ordinary but she is suited by this distance and could be running on. Most of the rest are battling long term Maidens although TEMBUSU ESTRELA is suited at the distance and runs on well."

RACE 7: WAIKATO 2008 & 2009 STAKES CLASS 3 - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:05 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A competitive Class 3 over 1200m featuring a couple of smart 3YOs from last season who are resuming up against some established older sprinters. MAGNUM placed in all three legs of the Singapore Triple Crown and he will find this company more to his liking. His recent trial was sound and he could be hard to beat fresh. DIVIDED HOUSE ran on when resuming and should be improved; she gets a claim and should be running on. GOLDEN SWORD is also resuming; he only battled in the 3YO sprint and his recent trials have been moderate but he showed plenty of early promise. There are a couple that may be helped by gear changes including ANONYMOUS with winkers; he is racing soundly but is awkwardly drawn. Blinkers go back on TOUCH ME NOT who fought on well in this grade when resuming after long break; he should be improved and get a good run throughout. Blinkers come off SOLARIS SPECTRUM; he was racing soundly in this grade last preparation and can race well fresh - watch the market."

RACE 8: KING AND KING 2007 STAKES GRADUATION (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:35 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "FITZROY looks like a good reason to get out of bed and out to the track. True, the 4YO has only won twice from six career starts, however, his combined winning margin is some 14 lengths which suggests he goes alright when on-song. And his last start Class 4 win was uber impressive and punters may even send him out on the minimum ($1.20) given he is very well weighted at the Graduation set weight conditions. Also well weighted in QUEEN ROULETTE. The 3YO filly showed last start why a nice pull in the weights is so important and that win good enough to keep FITZROY honest. The wildcard is CHOPIN'S NOCTURNE. The NZ-bred 4YO has shown glimpses but looks to have some upside with a nice recent trial suggesting we could see his best today. But FITZROY the one to watch."

RACE 9: JUMBO JET TROPHY (SINGAPORE GROUP 3) (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1400M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$200000

Larry says, "Things just got serious in Singapore! The Jumbo Jet is always a great race but when you consider two horses are resuming after knocking in four straight wins each, it does look special. Add the fact that the horses in question - LAUGHING GRAVY and DEBT COLLECTOR - won the Group 1 Singapore Derby and Group 1 Singapore Guineas respectively at their last starts, it also sets up for a terrific couple of months of racing. Both can obviously win but it will pay to note LAUGHING GRAVY will only get better over longer and has yet to win over this trip. DEBT COLLECTOR on the other hand has won twice over this trip and the form-line from the 3YO series has more than held up with the likes of NOVA STRIKE matching it with the best. The field has class and depth as well and the former Australian star, ECLAIR CHOICE will improve on what was a solid (with excuses) Kranji debut and can win with the progressive RAFAELLO also a big show after winning at Group level at his last start. Great race and one not to missed."

RACE 10: ARENTI 2006 STAKES KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Barring Murphy's Law, one thing looks certain in this race; GADAWON will lead and will be hard to run down. The 6YO had looked like he had forgotten how to win after being stuck on just one career victory for well over a year but as is often the case, he won again two starts back and backed that up with another. Patient connections would be over the moon and given his penchant for leading, he usually picks up a cheque and he will look the winner for a long time in this race. But we are hoping someone keeps him honest early and the back markers get their chance. SOLITAIRE in particular looks very well placed in KSD Company and should really win a race like this. WINNER'S SMILE will also be doing best work late and will be the value runner given his form is better than it looks on paper. Throw in the honest AMAZON GOLD as a winning hope and go even wider in exotics."

RACE 11: WORLD AIRLINES 2005 STAKES CLASS 4 - 1600M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Never be afraid to jump on a bandwagon. True, in the back of the punters mind you always think you have missed the boat and the races get tougher with each win, but given the way SATELLITE PRINCE has won at his last two, we are jumping on. The 5YO hadn't won in some 12 starts in 2016 but that changed two starts back in Class 5 when winning by over four lengths. A six-length (plus) win at his last start in KSD company suggests he is in career best form and he can win this. In saying that, this race has depth and you can make a case for most of the capacity field. And while you can't pick them all, BRAVO CHARLIE appreciates a drop in Class, LUCKY JUSTICE doesn't have to improve much on his good Singapore debut and NAZIR just missed last start and must go close here. Throw in REDDOT RISING, BANDIDO and MUSCULAR SPRINTER as winning hopes."

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