Meeting Preview

RACE 1: CLASS 5 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "It will pay to keep an eye on the early scratching’s before the first race as both emergencies - TRINITY and UNSURPASSED - can win if they get a start. Oddly, they are both the equal top rated horses in the race but with so many previously balloted horses getting a start, they may have to cool their heels before getting a crack in Class 5 Company. Of the two, UNSURPASSED would give this a shake on best Class 4 form and is well worth following. But as it stands a maiden in LUCKY SUGAR get this chance at her first run in Class 5. The 3YO filly has shown more than enough when placing on the Poly to think she wins a race like this but she will need to show pace after drawing wide with blinkers off. Of the rest, INVINCIBLE MAN showed last start with support that he wins sooner than later and MAJOR GREEN looks due to break his maiden status. Nunes on I-SCREAM NOW from gate 1 also appeals."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "The tote will be an excellent guide in this small Restricted Maiden field with three horses with strong winning hopes and the other four with none. Of those with winning hopes, FRIENDSHIP comes off a very good debut over 1000m and given he worked home very well after issues at the start, the step up to 1200m looks ideal. The small field should also be in his favour and if he can make use of gate 1, he is the one to beat. In saying that, SILKINO is also a huge show. The 3YO has shown more than enough at two runs on the poly to think he goes OK but a recent trial with headgear suggests he improves with blinkers and they might back him like a good thing. GREY FALCON on debut looks the only other horse for punters to consider after two nice trials with Nunes riding for HW Tan a strong combination."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "An odd race where three horses in COURT CASE, KAZUO and LADY IFFRAJ are in very good form and will be supported but their respective lack of winning form is a big concern. In fact the trio have had some 13 or so placings in 2016 while only winning twice with KAZOU not tasting success since May 2014. So they look a risk if supported and looking elsewhere, RAINBOW ROYAL is a better option. The 3YO had excuses for his only poor run of late and showed last start he wins in Class 4 sooner than later. BARNATO also wins without surprising. The 5YO had excuses last start (saddle) and should give a sight from gate 3 with M Firdaus up. BLUE DIAMOND the other to watch as his efforts of late have been good and can win if he can make use of the ace."

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

Larry says, "Another lopsided maiden where there looks only three winning hopes and the rest have no chance on exposed form. Of the three that can win, KEYSTONE resuming for a new stable looks the one to be on. The lightly raced 5YO placed in Class 4 at his last start back in July and looks very well placed in maiden Company to win sans blinkers for his new trainer, Theo Kieser. ASHQAR has been showing more than enough in Class 5 to win in this weak field. The 4YO just missed last start over 1200m and certainly has enough speed to be prominent throughout from gate 2. MR JACKSON has placed at his last two starts and while well beaten on both occasions, he picks himself in this field with heavy support likely. Market best guide on the rest if playing exotics."

RACE 5: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A very odd race where a lot of the form could be temporary so last start winner CONSTANT JUSTICE is the one to be on. The former Australian had support when running second at his Singapore debut before winning at his next start - both over 1000m. The form from that Class 4 race might not be overly strong but given the inconsistent form of the other runners, he is the one to beat. The horses that bring inconsistent form include TOU SHOU BRIGHT, ELISE and HOST THE NATION - who all placed at long odds last start - while GATO NEGRO, EATONS GOLD and even HERO I AM, could pop up if having a good day. The interesting runner is SOUTHERN BOSS who has pace to burn and has trialled well enough of late to give a shout in this field over 1000m."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Although being blacklisted by many punters on account he refuses to win, the planets may have aligned for VERGLATICA and he is worth a long look in this Class 5 event. The 6YO last won in November 2015 but his recent good form suggests he is due when things go right and Vlad Duric back on from gate 6 looks a good combination. The safer option is BIG BANKER who is also in very solid form and has been backed of late to win similar affairs. Add KARIGARA and SUN DANCE into the winning mix and it may pay to even wider again in exotics in what looks a tricky race for punters."

RACE 7: OPEN BENCHMARK 97 - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "Another tricky affair with some four horses resuming and the only last start winner in the field being asked to carry 59kg. That winner was OLYMPIC ANTHEM and that effort - second up after a spell - was good enough to carry the top-impost and win again in what looks a weaker field than he meet last start. In saying that, ITALIAN JOB does get a 4kg swing in the weights for a one-and-three quarter length defeat by OLYMPIC ANTHEM and from gate 1, he could give a sight. MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS is in form and must be respected from gate 4 with a featherweight and he may be the value of the trio. Of the rest, MY LUCKY STRIKE is a big show on best form so it may pay to put a line through his last start and seriously consider with M Rodd up."

RACE 8: CLASS 4 - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Races don't get much tougher for punters than this Class 4 Poly mile with eight or so horses with serious winning hopes. Obviously that will mean there should be value about and it will pay to keep an eye on the tote to see if there are any that drift to a juicy each-way quote. SATELLITE PRINCE could be the horse that gets out to value and he will give a sight. The 5YO has been in good form and the switch to the Poly could see a very cheeky run. DAVINCI showed last start that he handles the Poly and will win a race like this sooner than later and in a similar boat is TALES OF SUMMER who is in form but is having his first start on the Poly. Of the rest with winning hopes, MUSCLE BEACH appreciates the step up the mile and must be respected, as does BILLY BRITAIN, SPEED CRAFT and the Pat Shaw pair of MIGHTY GLORY and MIGHTY KENNY."

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

Larry says, "Another tough race to finish the night but JELLY BEAN looks a solid option and happy to have the mare on top. Trainer Shane Baertschiger has opted for his 3kg claimer in H Syafiq and no reason to think she doesn't give this a shake. Obviously LIM'S CASINO is also in cranking form winning his last two in albeit KSD Company. Interestingly he also gets blinkers for the first time at the races and Dan Beasley will give him every chance from gate 7. HATTA could be the value runner. The 3YO did it tough on the turf last start but gets back on the poly which he has won on and could give this a shake on that maiden win. Of the rest, NORTHERN BOSS improves from the better gate while STIRLING and LOUEY VELOCE both go close on good 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