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RACE 5: CLASS 5 (1) - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 14:40 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Yet another weak Class 5 over 1200m. SPACE ODDITY broke through last start on the Polytrack, has fewer convictions than most of these and should be running on. And winning form is very good form in races like this. BORN A FIGHTER won a Class 5 three starts back but only battled last outing. He drops 2.5kg and should be running on. HAPPY SAGA is suited in this grade and has won twice on turf at 1400m and three times on poly at 1200m; he drops back in trip but should be running on. HEE'S EGO won in this grade on the poly at his first run for a new stable but has battled since; his recent trial was sound but his best form is on poly. JUST NAME IT's only win was over two years ago in Class 4 but he placed in this Grade three starts back and has a good record of achieving that at this distance. Most of the rest are battling Maidens though PRETTY ELUSIVE, NINEPINS and METAPHOR could make their presence felt in a race that any could win without surprising."

RACE 6: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 15:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A BM67 on the poly over 1000m and NOVA SWISS looks a progressive type who should race well for Manoel Nunes. The 3YO won easily at his first Singapore outing in Class 4 and was considered good enough to run at Listed and Group level in NZ so should have class on his side. The dangers should come from the Mark Walker trio of PURE JUSTICE who has not been far away at recent Class 4 outings over this trip, CHAMPAGNE REIN who is racing soundly in this company and has the speed to be prominent throughout and his third runner, EATONS GOLD, who is a hardy campaigner who an on solidly last start. Of the others RICH FORTUNE might like longer but should be running on and LUCKY BOY with no weights."

RACE 7: CLASS 3 - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A competitive Class 3 over 1200m. JUSTICE BAY fought on well to beat all but MAGNUM last start in this grade; he gets Manoel Nunes and should be handy throughout. GOLDEN SWORD is racing well since resuming, the claim for CC Wong helps and can be in the finish. VON KRUMM has been battling since his win in this Grade 3 starts back but John Powell will help and he should get a good run throughout. DIVIDED HOUSE placed in this company three starts back but has only battled at past two outings; he goes well for Corey Brown and could show up. GATO NEGRO is rarely far away in this grade and should get a good run throughout. Watch the market on the Argentinean AL GREEN who has some Group 1 experience in his native land."

RACE 8: CLASS 5 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Nestled between a good Class 3 race and the Group 3 Saas Fee is what can only be described as an extremely weak Class 5 Poly dash. As such a horse that won two starts back in an equally weak field in BARNBURGH LAD appeals. The 6YO backed that win up with a handy placing and given he is a three-time winner on the Poly, he must give this a shake. Likewise, RORY is in form and loves the Poly. In fact RORY is a seven-time winner and when you consider all those wins have been over todays trip of 1000m, he picks himself. And while we try to avoid jockey bookings, RORY does get the services of Benny Woodworth who jumps off BARNBURGH LAD, which could be a pointer. Nothing else jumps off the page but TOOBIGTOFAIL resumes after a good trial and while his good recent form is over longer, he could play a part fresh."

RACE 9: SAAS FEE STAKES (SINGAPORE GROUP 3) (3 YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS) (CONDITION WEIGHT) (RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED) - 1400M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$200000

Larry says, "Let me be the first to put my hand up and say I have no idea who wins this race. You can make a serious winning case for most horses in this field and you wouldn't want to put a line through any horses if playing the "jackpot" or "quaddie". Where to start? There is plenty of early pace and the likes of SPANISH BAY, BEST TOTHELIGN, TWICKENHAM, SLEW TO THE LODE and KIRKS RYKER will all ensure a good early pace. Unfortunately all are in form and all look suited the trip and track, so all should be fighting it out down the straight. Which may set it up for the swoopers and punters looking for value might want to consider the likes of GOOD NEWS and BLUE SWEDE at long odds as they will make their presence felt late. DANIEL - who had excuses last start - looks extremely well placed in this and can show his best and win while NOVA STRIKE and MAGNUM down the weights are big shows. Can't mention them all and good luck."

RACE 10: KRANJI STAKES D (1) (SET WEIGHTS) - 1600M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Although being disappointing with support not to have won at his first six starts, it's fair to say punters didn't lose faith in MOMENT OF JUSTICE sending the 4YO off at a shade over even money at his last start. He duly saluted and that win over 1400m suggests he is more than up to the step up to the mile in KSD Company and looks the obvious choice here. However, there a few not so obvious dangers including HUMDINGER. The 5YO has been running on of late and had excuses last start not to be in the winning mix. Vlad Duric stays on and he could be the testing material late. BANDIDO will also be running on and the John O'Hara-trained entire could be a solid each-way option on his good form of late. The interesting runner is PEER GYNT. The 4YO placed last start over this trip on the Poly but it was his form previously behind Debt Collector that suggests he should be better than most of these."

RACE 11: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A race with no depth and given there only looks two horses with serious winning hopes, it could be a bidding war between punters to see whether MIGHTY CONQUERER or LIM'S SAMURAI starts favourite. On exposed recent form it is likely to be the former with MIGHTY CONQUERER a winner of two from three career starts. The 4YO also gets back I Azhar in the saddle and given the experienced hoop rode him at his two wins, that is definitely in his favour. But LIM'S SAMURAI is smart and has shown more than enough at two recent trials to think he can win first up after a spell. Yes, he looked to have issues in the Group 2 3YO Classic over 1400m at his last start but his win prior to that win was good and happy to think he is more than up to Class 4. You can almost put a line through the rest but SUN SEEKER should be competitive at his Singapore debut while THUNDER CAT and WHITE COFFEE are both in good form in easier Company."

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