Meeting Preview

RACE 1: THE AUSTRALIA STAKES CLASS 5 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Not the prettiest opener to a Friday night meeting but with such a weak field it might be a winning start for a couple of Dan's and maiden called ASTRO MAN. Dan the Man Beasley rides for Dan the Man Meagher and given what ASTRO MAN has shown at two starts for the Aussie trainer and the weak field he faces today, he is very hard to beat. ALWAYS A WINNER looks the only danger on recent form. The 7YO is a five-time winner and his form of late suggests he adds a sixth win sooner than later. Vlad Duric rides from gate 2 and a very forward showing is on the cards. Nothing else jumps off the page but MAN OF POWER is better than what he showed last start and SECONDWAVE is going good enough to consider on a lightweight."

RACE 2: THE SOUTHERN STAR STAKES RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1200M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A relatively small Restricted Maiden field will head to the starter and unless the smart money goes elsewhere, expect DICAPRIO to go out a short priced favourite. The Oscar-owned 3YO is having his first start on the turf but his Poly form is good and he looks hard to beat on exposed form with blinkers (right side) off for this. If they do back something to beat him it may be the newcomer in KHUDAWAND. The Michael Clements-trained 3YO has look very solid at the Official Trials and with Vlad Duric to jump from gate 1, he can win on debut. Of the rest we can expect WINTERFELL to improve with blinkers on first time and he could race very well for Siggy Carr and her 3kg claim while KUBERA'S CHIEF will be in this a very long way. Market watch on the rest."

RACE 3: THE PHAR LAP STAKES KRANJI STAKES D (1) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "SATELLITE MAN takes strong winning form into this Kranji Stakes D sprint and no reason to think he can't win again. In his favour was that that win was in this company and the fact it was his maiden win at only start six, he has plenty of upside. The form from that race has also held up and the 4YO looks one of the better bets of the day. MISS BLANCHETT will keep him honest though. The mare just missed last start in similar company and her form prior - albeit in Class 5 - was excellent so she gets her chance if SATELLITE MAN doesn't show his best. Off the rest with winning chances, LEADERSHIP won last start in Class 5 and has shown previously he is more than competitive in this company so will give a sight while CONVICT very much appreciates his first up run and the addition of blinkers so worth a look at value."

RACE 4: THE FIRST AURORA CUP CLASS 5 - 1800M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A dead-set raffle with most horse’s being honest battlers suggesting the finish could be a very busy one. As such the market may be a good guide especially with horses like ABOVE THE HORIZON who drops to Class 5 for the first time and HOLY TRILOGY who gets blinkers for the first time. Both should improve on recent poor form and worth a good look if the stable does get onboard. But as it stands two horses from the Laurie lagoon stable in MISS STREISAND and ALFONSO are two that can win on good recent form. Not much separates the two but given it has been a long time between wins for ALFONSO, MISS STREISAND could be the one to beat. Most others have a chance including OVER EASY who will give a sight with GALAXY EXPRESS always a winning show. Blanket over the rest."

RACE 5: THE WOLF BLASS CUP KRANJI STAKES D (2) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "While there look a few horses that can turn around some seemingly poor form to win this, LIM'S CASINO is the one to be on. The 4YO turned some very good form into a nice win last start and no reason to think he can't do the same again tonight. You would expect him to lead easily in this field (especially given the blinkers go off SOUTHERN HUSSLER) and it may be a case of whoever passes him late wins. If nothing takes him on, it may be tough for the swoopers but SOUTHERN HUSSLER sans blinkers should be doing his best work late while COOL CAT will also be motoring home. COUNTRY WARRIOR could be the biggest danger though. The 5YO has looked solid at three starts in Singapore and very much appreciates KSD company so watch for support. TOTALITY look hopeless on recent form but pay to keep an eye on the tote as he his recent trials suggests he could be the big improver."

RACE 6: THE FAITHFUL+GOULD CUP CLASS 4 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A tricky Class 4 sprint where you can make a winning case for more than half the field including a handy 3YO filly in HELLO MICHELLE. A winner at two, HELLO MICHELLE has show a distinct liking for the Poly and is a horse to follow although the wide gate may test tonight. Winning form is always worth following so the safer option may be JELLY BEAN and RAINBOW ROYAL. Of the two, JELLY BEAN won in this company last start and picks himself from gate 6 with J Powell up but the 3YO RAINBOW ROYAL did break his maiden status in fine style so he does look to have an upside. Of the rest, BLUE DIAMOND wins in this company sooner than later and KNIGHT CHEN BAY looks to have ability and could easily show up at his first start on the Poly. Keep STIRLING safe and most others can be included in exotics."

RACE 7: THE AUSTCHAM CUP KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1600M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "The feature on what should have been a terrific and fun night at Kranji and hopefully an Australian jockey can salute on the Down Under themed meeting. That narrows it down to four (plenty of Aussie hoops about) but Vlad Duric is the one to watch as he tries to go one better on the Scottish named MURRAYFIELD. The 4YO NZ-bred gelding is in fine form and with three wins from 10 career starts, he looks a horse with a staying future and certainly one to follow. However, the race has plenty of depth and you could make a winning case for most including ROBIN HOOD who is chasing a hat-trick of wins and two other last start winners in NIGHT FLIGHT and SHANGHAI BUND. Add WINNING CAUSE and GILT COMPLEX and go even wider again in exotics in what should be a great race."

RACE 8: THE AIS CUP CLASS 4 - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A solid Class 4 field and the usual suspects over 1400m come under consideration. Like many Gold owned horses, GOLD CROWN loves the trip and while his most recent win was over 1200m, his previous three were over 1400m. The 4YO has just missed at his last two in similar races to this and wins this without surprising. Likewise SPLICE is a multiple winner over 1400m and while his recent form doesn't read as well as GOLD CROWN's, he gets a tongue-tie and can show up. ASPREY struggles to win but worth noting the last time he was first past the post (before a protest was upheld) was over this trip and his honest form should be rewarded soon. Plenty of others should figure in the finish including MR MOSA who gets blinkers, which could make a difference."

RACE 9: THE DOWN UNDER STAKES CLASS 4 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Not a lot of depth to this race and the four horses at the top of the ratings are the one's to watch. Starting from the top of the weights, ELITE STAR gets his chance. A two-time Poly winner from 11 career starts, the 4YO ran second to MR WHITAKER in a similar affair last start but should appreciate a senior hoop and gate 2 and gets this chance. As mentioned, MR WHITAKER won fair and square last start and while that win was his first for some time, he has to be respected. SPADE OF ACE is an interesting runner. The 4YO resumes after winning on debut back in June and it will be worth watching the market to see what the stable thinks of his chances. The market also a good guide to newcomer NOVA SWISS' chances and KAZOU and UNSURPASSED both figure in the finish on solid recent form."

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