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RACE 5: PANASONIC SOLUTIONS STAKES OPEN BENCHMARK 89 - 2000M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 14:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "A BM89 over 2000m and most of these are Gold Cup contenders getting their campaigns under way. ROCKFAST is suited by this distance and has benefited from recent racing over a mile; he should be hard to beat with Manoel Nunes aboard. BOURBON GOLDMAN has placed at his only two attempts at this journey most recently in the QEII Cup; with Michael Rodd to ride he should be in the finish. The promising young horses ARHAT and BAHANA are being tested with bigger prizes on offer if they can manage the rise in grade and in the case of BAHANA, the distance. Most others can win including the 2015 Gold Cup winner COOPTADO who will be looking to show improvement."

RACE 6: PANASONIC COMMITMENT STAKES NOVICE (SET WEIGHTS) - 1200M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A Novice over 1200m with only two last start winners involved but many chances. The 3YOs get a significant weight advantage that may help DI CAPRIO who won a Maiden at this trip last start and should continue to improve with blinkers added for this. Mark Walker has three runners, the best of whom may be DREAM COMES TRUE who gets blinkers after only battling in this company over 1400m last start. He won his Maiden over this trip and with Manoel Nunes up could make amends. The blinkers go on SIAM SAPPHIRE who won his Maiden on the poly at debut but battled in better 2YO company subsequently; his recent trial was solid and he could improve. ECLAIR FLASH has to carry 58kg, he won well at debut but disappointed badly when favourite last start, his trial was solid and with blinker/pacifiers could improve. The interesting runners are CREAMY CUSTARD and MAI DARKO having their first starts, this is a big ask on debut but both are well-bred horses so watch for support."

RACE 7: PANASONIC SPEED STAKES CLASS 3 - 1400M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A very competitive Class 3 over 1400m where a few smart ones are resuming. NEWLANDS in particular was in form last campaign before finding the Derby too tough but he has won first up previously and can win this. RIDE OF VALKYRIES is trialling well and her form last preparation over longer was strong; she could race well fresh, watch for support. Of the others, MR FANTASTIC has been improved by recent racing and his trials have been solid; he should be suited by this distance and get a good run throughout. HERMANO MENOR is yet to win beyond 1200m but has placed five times from nine tries at this trip; the claim helps but the gate tests. Always keep the iron horse, IKING, safe."

RACE 8: PANASONIC CONQUEST STAKES KRANJI STAKES D (1) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1400M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "There will be an honest pace set in this KSD event over 1400m with two in-form on-pace runners in MEGUSTU and LINCOLN'S EXCUSE both drawn wide. Given what they have shown of late you would expect both to go forward and no reason to think they are still there when the whips are cracking late. That solid early clip from the outside gates should give everyone a chance including MIGHTY GLORY who won a similar affair last start and no reason to think he doesn't get a cherry-ripe run throughout and go close again. ASPEN, SILK ROUTE and QUEEN'S SEVEN three others that should figure in the mix and hopefully there will be some value about for canny punters."

RACE 9: PANASONIC KRANJI MILE (SINGAPORE GROUP 1) (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (1ST LEG - SINGAPORE TRIPLE CROWN SERIES) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1600M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$700000

Larry says, "Arguably the best race of the year and whatever the result on Sunday, the Kranji Mile will be a race for the ages. Obviously the star attraction is WAR AFFAIR who showed why he is one of the highest rated horses in Singapore when winning at his second start after a long break for new trainer Bruce Marsh. He picks himself on top but while he may be the horse to beat he will have to be at his peak with the best 3YO in Singapore in DEBT COLLECTOR in the field, as is the best 4YO in WELL DONE. Both horses have terrific winning records and both will make their presence felt in not only this Group 1, but also the Raffles and Gold Cup. MAJESTIC MOMENTS is the other that deserves a big mention given he was a good thing when beaten by WAR AFFAIR last start and keep the rest of the small but elite field under consideration."

RACE 10: PANASONIC ENGINEERING STAKES CLASS 4 - 1600M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "You can make a serious winning case for more than half of this Class 4 field, which suggests there should be some terrific each-way value about for punters. And the previous nine races give us some idea on how the track is playing. Hopefully it is giving on-pace runners every chance to hold the chasing pack at bay and LIKA TIGER would appreciate that. The 6YO is very honest and had excuses last start and given he should probably lead or be very handy in this field, he is a solid option. Likewise, THE JEUNEYMAN can also race on the pace and given his just fair recent form was in unsuitable races, he should be value. Too many others to mention but TALES OF SUMMER just missed last start and has to be respected with DAMON, HIGH TROJA, D'BUFFALO MAN, REDDOT RISING and SONG TO THE MOON all winning chances."

RACE 11: PANASONIC TECHNOLOGY STAKES CLASS 4 - 1400M COURSE A (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Another very tough race to finish what should have been a terrific days racing on Kranji Mile day. And while we were on the on-pace runners in the previous, we are hoping a back marker in MUSCULAR DRAGON might get the chocolates in the last. The 4YO will probably go back from the wide gate but Beasley should have him in a striking position when they turn for home and he will be hard to hold out with luck in running. Plenty of others to watch including another last start winner in LUCKY LINCOLN and CERTAINLY whom he just beat on that occasion. Add BATTLE OF TROY, EN CIVIL and the swooper in SPLICE as winning chances."

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