Meeting Preview

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

Larry says, "While a few raced horses look ready to knock in their maiden wins, a newcomer in SECRET SQUIRREL keeps things interesting in the opener. The 4YO gelding looked very comfortable winning his most recent trial and while the son of Exceed and Excel didn't break any records, he did enough to think he can win on debut. In saying that, GREY FALCON does look the one to beat on exposed form. The 3YO gets a weight pull on some of the other fancies and should be in this from the start with an upgrade to blinkers. Of the other raced horses in form, KEYSTONE resumed with a solid placing for his new trainer and must be respected while SUPER BALL and NINEPINS both placed last start but both may find the 1000m too short. Market best guide on the other debutantes and keep ELHAMME safe as he improves with race experience."

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

Larry says, "A newcomer will steal the pre-race headlines in race 2 as the half-brother to the mighty Rocket Man in RIVER OF DREAMS makes his much anticipated race debut. The 3YO will probably start "unders" given the pedigree but has certainly trialled well enough to win on debut with gate 1 in his favour. However, he is up against some nice types in SILKINO and LIM'S OPERATION who both have their feet on the till. LIM'S OPERATION still has a little to learn about the racing caper but from gate 2 with race experience under his belt, he could win this. SILKINO had excuses when just missing last start when his saddle slipped and wins this without surprising but will need some luck in running from the wide gate. STAR INVINCIBLE and POMP both finished third last start and will be in the winning mix."

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

Larry says, "This is perhaps one of the weakest Class 4 fields seen in recent times and as such, a last start KSD winner in FAITHFULLY may start at a very short price and be very hard to beat. The 6YO had a rare turf win last start over 1400m but given his good run prior in this Company and his good overall Poly form, he should really win this. The race is so weak it may be a maiden in AMAZING MAN who is his only serious danger. The 4YO has two placings from some seven-career starts but has been competitive and shown enough speed in Class 4 to give a sight from gate 3. No other horse wins on current form but SURE WIN has pace and could give a sight while DESRET FOX gets blinkers and doesn't need to find much to be competitive."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Horses dropping to Class 5 with solid form under their belt are always one's to watch and AMAZEALOT certainly ticks those boxes. He also finds himself over a suitable trip and track and given he jumps from gate 1 with a 3kg claimer onboard, he might be hard to hold out. But two horses in FLYING SHADOW and INVINCIBLE MAN have both been in form since dropping to this Company two starts back and both win without surprising. Not much separates the two on form and both should figure very prominently with support. Nothing else appeals but the maiden, PRETTY ELUSIVE, is in solid form and is a must for exotics while DRAGON RUBY and RUN CHEETAH RUN could improve at odds."

RACE 5: OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "It's fair to say that former Kiwi, NOVA SWISS, has made an impression at three starts in Singapore and is the one punters will be on in this BM83 Sprint. The 3YO had solid support when winning in Class 4 at his Kranji debut and duly won by over three lengths. He did much the same at his next two starts and the no reason to think he is not only up to the step up to 1200m, but is more than up to this Company. However, MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS will keep him honest. The 7YO has finished second by half a length to MY LUCKY STRIKE and VIVIANO at his last two starts and that form will test the favourite and tell us how good NOVA SWISS is. These two should fight out the finish with BOARD WALK, DRAGONHEAD, A LA VICTORY and perhaps PIONEER SEVEN, all in the exotic mix."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Another race with no depth and it really does look a two horse race between MR BLOSSOM and BARNBURGH LAD. And while the latter does have the recent form on the board, MR BLOSSOM back on the poly could be the one to beat. The 5YO turned around some poor form to knock in two Poly wins in Class 5 when a shadow roll was added to his gear and given his next three runs were on the turf, he can win again with gate 1 a bonus. As mentioned BARNBURGH LAD is the safer pick on recent good form that included a win three starts back in a very similar affair to this and should start favourite. Again, nothing else jumps off the page to win but a few including SECRET SPICE sans headgear could improve with market best guide."

RACE 7: CLASS 3 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "One of the better races on the day and enough depth to think it is a very competitive betting affair. In saying that, SUPER SIX and SUN PIONEER have the Poly form on the board in this Company and look the obvious picks. Not much separates them on paper but SUPER SIX placed behind Nova Swiss last start and that form should more than hold up in this race. In fact, bar a poor turf effort, his Poly form has been excellent and he can knock in another win with gate 4 and a Troy See 2kg claim in his favour. Likewise, it's hard to fault SUN PIONEER's recent Poly form although CC Wong will need some luck in running after drawing awkwardly in gate 10. Two last start winners in MAIDANZ BEAUTY and NORTHERN BOSS also come into consideration, although this race is obviously tougher than Class 4."

RACE 8: CLASS 5 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "This race looks a dead-set raffle which makes it extremely tough to find the winner and it will pay to go very wide if playing exotics. But winning form is good form and GREAT WARRIOR showed enough breaking his maiden status last start to follow. He does look to have a bit of upside given he was held up during that particular run and gate 1 is in his favour. Too many others with their foot on the till to mention them all but DRAGON G will appreciate a better gate today and can win for Dan Beasley while GALLANT HEIGHTS very much appreciates two runs this campaign and more importantly, the step up to a suitable trip. Of the rest, MR CONNERY, FLYING WINNER and MONEY KING can all win on what they showed last start while last start winner, RACING TALENT, is also a show. Keep DANNY safe if he gets a start."

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

Larry says, "Another race with no depth and again it looks like we can hopefully narrow the winning hopes down to just two horses in LADRONE and LUCKY MISSION. Again, not much separates the two but while only having one win to his name (and that was twelve months ago), LADRONE does look due and can overcome a wide gate and win. Given the field, John Powell will go forward on the 5YO and should get a forward position and have every chance. LUCKY MISSION on the other hand gets to jump from gate 1 and could be hard to run down if Placais can make use of the ace. Regardless where he does settle, he will figure in the finish on recent form. Nothing else appeals but two horses with recent winning form in SILVER POWER and CAVATINA both could be considered."

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