Meeting Preview

RACE 1: OPEN MAIDEN (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Not an overly strong Open Maiden and as such a newcomer who has posted a nice time at the trials in FRIENDSHIP looks the horse to be on. The US-bred 3YO won his trial with blinkers well enough to think he enjoys both the surface and the trip and he could prove hard to beat with support likely. The other newcomer in the race - ELHAAME - also appeals. The 3YO had three starts in NZ before arriving and placed twice suggesting he goes OK. His local trials have been solid enough to give this a shake with a lightweight. Of the raced brigade, SUPER WARRIOR, MASTER GREEN and DARCI'S BOY all should go close. SUPER WARRIOR is probably the pick of the trio given he had issues last start and still managed to place and his previous form suggested he wins a race like this sooner than later."

RACE 2: CLASS 5 (1) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "It's safe to say punters can have a bit of fun in this Class 5 Poly mile as most have some winning hope and a few of those could start at desirable odds. Case in point is FAST JET who looks no hope on recent from. The 5YO has drawn wide and is also having his first start on the Poly but a significant drop in grade and switch back to the poly could see a result (and Vlad Duric doesn't hurt). Likewise MONEY KING looks hopeless on exposed recent form. But the 5YO also finds himself in a race that suits and patient connections might get an each-way result in this field. Of the more obvious choices, SWIFT is in form and probably goes off favourite while SUN DANCE also has the recent good form on the board. Blanket over the rest with DANNY, GREAT BALLS OFFIRE and even DAAD'S THE WAY all a show."

RACE 3: OPEN BENCHMARK 74 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A nice race early on the card and punters should again have plenty of good options including the lightly raced SUPER LINE. The 4YO has only had four career starts and while having every chance when placing last start over 1200m on the Poly, his debut win on the same surface was super impressive and he could easily win a race like this. He will have to be good though with the likes of the in-form HIMALAYA DRAGON and POWER LIN in the field. Obviously JOBODWANA coming off two wins also has to be a huge show and you can expect the 4YO to be flying late. LIM'S SINCERE and BOARD WALK two others to include in exotics in what should be a busy finish."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "If you have had a good start to the meeting it may be time to consider heading to the bar or getting a feed, as this race looks very tough for punters. Two seemingly out of form Class droppers in REAL HERO and SUPER JOY attest to that as both could, and probably will, grow a leg in this company. The pair are both from the HW Tan stable and both won the last time they found themselves in Class 5. The tote will be our best guide but worth noting REAL HERO has the better recent form and did win at his first try in Class 5 the last time he dropped to the lowest grade. Of the more obvious choices, MOTHER NATURE looks due and should be good enough to overcome the awkward gate and run well while PINT SIZED PRINCE had excuses last start when supported and is worth another look. SO PERFECT resuming is probably a safe option on the form from his last campaign and market best guide on the rest."

RACE 5: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "While extremely hard to line up the form in this Class 4 sprint, the race is a beauty and well worth a look. The in-form horses to follow include LIM'S KNIGHT who won very well in KSD company last start and can on with the job while the likes of LUCKY MISSION, LIM'S ARCHER and SUPER BRILLIANT all win a race like this without surprising. But the two horses to watch are MR SCORSESE and JUPITER GOLD. Both horses are resuming after campaigns that saw them have a crack at three and two-year-old Group races respectively at their last campaigns and both look horses with bright futures. The market could be the best guide but worth noting MR SCORSESE won very well at his only Poly start and JUPITER GOLD is two-from-two on the all-weather track. Keep NORTHERN BOSS very safe in a race that suits and enjoy what should be a cracking race."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (2) - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A very ordinary field will head to the start of this Class 5 (division 2) mile which should give a couple of journeymen in DRAGON G and WINNING STAR a chance to add another win to their respective CV's. Both look out of form but both have found themselves in the right type of race and it may be a toss up between the two on the day. Nothing else really appeals but CLERMONT CLUB is better than he showed last start and could win if the above mentioned horses don't show up, with one eye on the emergency HANDSOME RABID if he gets a start."

RACE 7: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "BRING MONEY HOME lived up to his name last start in a similar race to this and no reason to think he can't do the same again tonight. The 5YO had been racing in Group Company before finding more suitable races at his last couple and with three of his four wins on the Poly, he looks the benchmark. In saying that, SQUIRE OSBALDESTON had excuses not to beat BRING MONEY HOME last start and he gets his chance to make amends. The 6YO has yet to open his Poly account but showed more than enough last start to think he changes that anomaly sooner than later. The interesting runner in WILD GEESE. A Group winner in this Company always comes under notice and his recent form - while not winning - has been OK so pay to keep safe. TERMS OF REFERENCE placed behind BRING MONEY HOME two starts back so has to be respected and ROBIN HOOD just goes too well not to think he wins this without surprising."

RACE 8: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Not many serious winning hopes in this Class 4 and we can probably narrow it down to BACH'S AIR and HERACLES both at the top of the ratings. Being an Argentinean, BACH'S AIR has shown a liking for the Polytrack and while yet to win in Singapore, he did go close after a stable change last start and looks well-placed in this to open his account. HERCACLES is a rare bred indeed being from Italy. But the 3YO has also shown a penchant for the Poly winning two from three starts on the all-weather track. He also had excuses for his last start fourth when doing it tough from the wide alley so he gets his chance to make amends from gate 3 with blinkers added for good measure. Market best guide for the rest with LIM'S ELUSIVE, RETURN TO JUSTICE and PERFECT CURIOSITY three that could play a part in the finish."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Race tactics or pace play a big part in the lucky last with one of the fancies - ABSOLUTE MIRACLE - looking a dead-set swooper. The former Australian has got back and ran on strongly at his two starts in Singapore and given the fact he just missed last start after coming from last, that looks his caper. And there does look some early pace on with the likes of UNCLE LUCKY in the field and keeping that bolter company could be one of the other fancied runners in CONSTANT JUSTICE. The former Australian was well beaten into second place at his only run in Singapore but did it tough enough to think he can win this with a softer run. LADRONE is another that wins without surprising and is an honest galloper with market best guide on the rest."

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