Meeting Preview

RACE 1: CLASS 5 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "The planets align for MR PATRON in the opening race as the 7YO finds himself back in his only winning grade and two time winning trip. His recent form in better company than this has been more than solid and from gate 3 he might be hardest to beat. MOTHER NATURE also recently dropped to Class 5 and while her two runs have been just fair, we like the fact she gets blinkers and comes off a solid trial so expect a good run. LUCKY SIX - stablemate of MR PATRON - is overdue for a win and while he must be respected, the wide gate could make it tough today. RORY over his pet trip and the in-form I-SCREAM NOW two others that 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 extremely weak field in this maiden dash and HATTA gets his chance. The 3YO had excuses on debut before just missing last start and from gate 3 with a handy 2kg CC Wong claim, he is the one to be on. PREMIER FIGHTER looks the biggest danger. The Steve Burridge-trained 3YO put in a solid debut but more importantly has subsequently trialed well with blinkers on and he must go close with head-gear added with Duric onboard from gate 4 a bonus. The depth of this field is so weak that there are only two others to consider with Q NINE MILLION on debut some hope on solid trial form and SILKINO also a show back on the Poly."

RACE 3: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Plenty of winning hopes in this race with most looking to have some hope. But given most are "due" and certainly win without surprising on recent form, LIM'S SHOWCASE is the only horses coming off a last start win and happy to think he can go on with the job. That win was in Class 4 but it was certainly good enough for this company with Amirul and his 2kg claim staying onboard. As mentioned most others can show up with ANONYMOUS in form and also trialling well while RUAPEHU very much appreciating the company and must go close. CATCH ME GREAT, RICH FORTUNE and CACTUS JACK (with Siggy Carr up) all in the winning mix."

RACE 4: KRANJI STAKES D (2) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1400M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A tricky KSD 1400m for punters with a few of the fancies coming off poor efforts including our top pick, EL CAMINO. The 4YO was resuming with support on that occasion and never looked comfortable but he should have benefitted from the outing and gets his chance here. Two others that improve on poor last start efforts are THE DODGER and HORSE WARRIOR who both win this without surprising on best form. Plenty of others that can win including MEGUSTO who appreciates two good runs this campaign and also looks very well-placed stepping up to 1400m with HOT GOLD, FLYING WINNER and MIGHTY GLORY all too honest to leave out."

RACE 5: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A cracking Poly sprint and while the field has depth, most eyes will be on two very progressive lightly raced horses in CONILAD and SUPER LINE. Both have Poly wins to their names and both look like going through the grades. SUPER LINE in particular looks a potential top-liner and did smash the field at his only Poly win. His recent trial suggests he will appreciate being back on the all-weather track and he could go off a short-priced favourite. CONILAD has two wins and two places from just four career starts and gives the impression he is more than up to this company. The pair will have to be at their best though with two last start winners in SUPER SIX and WAIPAKIHI right in the mix while BATTLE HORSE, BOARD WALK and CAIRO all win without surprising."

RACE 6: NOVICE (SET WEIGHTS) - 1400M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "Another great race - this time a Novice turf event over 1400m. And at the race conditions it always pays to see who gets in best at the weights and once again it is the 3YO's down on just 50kg that get in the best. In particular the two last start winners in DREAM COMES TRUE and AWATERE - both from the Mark Walker stable - that appeal. The pair both won well enough to think they are horses with a future and DREAM COMES TRUE does look well suited to the step up to 1400m so can win this. Plenty of others in top form that win without surprising including ECLAIR FLASH who beat subsequent Juvenile Championship winner MYSTIC MASTER on debut and PRESENTING WIN who also comes off a very good win."

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "CHAMPAGNE REIN has won in New Zealand and Australia (twice) and gets this chance in this Poly sprint to get another winning stamp in his passport. The 5YO backed up a solid local debut with a good placing and from gate 4 he gets his chance with Nunes staying onboard. In saying that, he will have to improve to beat GREAT SUN. The 5YO hasn't won since this time last year but he has been in fine form this campaign in good company and with any luck from the wide alley, he may be too good for this lot. The field has depth with NINETYSEVEN GOLD and HIMILAYA DRAGON both in very good form while MR LUCK also appeals given he comes into this after back-to-back wins."

RACE 8: KRANJI STAKES D (1) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1400M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "A solid KSD 1400m event and Siggy Carr might continue a good day in the saddle with LINCOLN'S EXCUSE. The 6YO has been in very solid form in similar affairs to this and he can turn that form into what would be his second career win. SUN MIRAGE showed them a clean pair of heels last start and no reason to think he can't do it again. True, the win was in maiden company but the effort good enough to follow with 1400m no problem. Of the others, ROYAL EASTER had excuses last start (his saddle slipped) and he must go close on his solid form prior while MIGHTY KENNY picks himself on form given he has two wins over this trip. Q NINE MAXIM the other that wins without surprising."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1600M COURSE A (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "As usual a tough race for punters to finish the night but expect WHOSE ELSE'S to get most support and hopefully can send favourite punters home happy. Yes, there will be some punters a tad gun-shy given he has been beaten with heavy support of late but it's hard to fault his efforts and will win another one soon. Those willing to risk him will be hoping LIKA TIGER can lead throughout. The 6YO will go forward from the nice gate and will look the winner for a long way in the straight. The race has depth though with BANDIDO, SONG TO THE MOON, KINGS RYKER, MARTIN and last start winner, GURU-GURU, all winning shows."

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