Meeting Preview

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

Larry says, "A solid Class 5 field heads to the starter in the first on Friday and HELEN gets her chance to knock in another win. The 5YO mare had excuses at her first run in Class 5 not to be in the mix and given she gets a senior hoop from gate 1, she should be very prominent throughout. She does face some tough opposition and a maiden in ASHQAR must be considered. The 4YO has placed at his last three starts and Oscar Chavez gets another chance to get a result while in form. SO PERFECT is the more obvious pick given he won first-up with M Rodd up and no reason to think the same combination can't go on with the job. Two "lucky" horses in LUCKY SIX and UNCLE LUCKY also win without surprising dropping to Class 5 and pay to keep an eye on the market for the likes of SOON YI who should go better in this Company if right."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "It's safe to say GREY FALCON is due and the punters might back him into a very short quote. The 3YO has had support at all three career starts and showed more than enough last start (with excuses early) when blinkers were added to think he is the one to beat in this. However, there are some handy enough newcomers to consider including MAJOR TOM. The 3YO has had two trials and showed more than enough at both to think he can win on debut with Oscar Chavez up from gate 4. Of the other newcomers, MY HORSE and AUSPICIOUS ACE will both debut well on what they showed at their respective trials with market best guide on that pair (and the other debutantes)."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (2) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "One thing has been apparent over the last few weeks of racing and that is the fact the 2YO form from June/July this year is more than holding up in "open" company. So while CADET returned with a maiden win, that effort was easily good enough to think the Captain Sonador 3YO is more than up to Class 4 and wins this without surprising. LIM"S SINCERE looks the danger. The 4YO loves this trip and track and showed at his last couple that wins in Class 4 sooner than later. Y Salim and his 3kg claim stays on and there should be no excuses in running from gate 6. FINE CHOICE and ORCHARD ROAD both have recent Class 4 form to their name and will figure somewhere at the business end with RED GENERAL, KEEN DRAGON and HALO BRIGHT three others to include in exotics."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "As you would expect in a division 2 of Class 5, the bottom has been scrapped. But it does give some very longterm "Singapore maidens" their chance at some glory in 2016 including LION WAVE from the Michael Clements stable. The former Kiwi did win two races before arriving but is winless form some 23 starts at Kranji. Obviously that is a concern but he showed enough last start to follow with Nunes to jump from gate 1. Not overly confident as you expect so SUPER SPUR may be a safer option with a recent win under his belt and Vorster to ride from gate 7. Throw in MILLON ROUND and MAGIC PAINT as two that can improve enough to win while the emergency BONJOUR BOB could also show up if he gets a start."

RACE 5: OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "With the exception of an out of sorts VALBUENA, all horses in the BM83 event over 1700m look a winning chance on recent form. Which makes it tough for punters but Pat Shaw is always a trainer to follow in these types of races and his trio of BIG BROTHER, MIGHTY EMPEROR and IMPERIAL MARCH all win without surprising. Of the trio, BIG BROTHER is very honest, looks ready to win again and gets to jump from gate 2. That ticks a few boxes while MIGHTY EMPEROR also must be a huge show on recent winning form with Pat Shaw opting for a claimer in MM Firdaus. IMPERIAL MARCH is the value of the three Shaw runners while the likes of CASTOR with tongue-tie added, CASING ROYAL back on the Poly and last start winner CERTAINLY all can win. ROBIN HOOD had excuses for his only failing of late and also plays a big part in this finish."

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

Larry says, "Another Class 5 division 2 field that leaves a bit to be desired. But it's nearing the end of year break and one lucky owner has the winning ticket in this $35k raffle. SUPER JOY is probably better than most in this race so he gets his chance at another win. His form is probably better than it reads given he goes only fair on the turf, has been jumping from wide gates and has only been in Class 5 since October so he could be hard to beat from the ace. Nothing else jumps off the page but the maiden VOYAGER showed last start he can be followed in this Company while last start winner, SUPER EIGHT, is always a show in races like this. MR BLOSSOM and I-SCREAM NOW two others that play a part if having a good day."

RACE 7: CLASS 5 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Plenty of recent non-winners in this race including FLYING SHADOW and GUILTLESS who have collectively placed some seven times since their last wins. In saying that they have drawn gate 1 and 2 respectively and surely have to win again sooner than later in a race that suits both. Looking elsewhere, THE DODGER may a sneaky hope. Obviously his recent form reads badly and he does have jump from a wide gate, but worth noting his only win was on the Polytrack and his only other start on the all-weather track was in Class 4 where he was not disgraced. It is another raffle though with LEADERSHIP, FAST JET, HAPPY SAGA and LUCKY COMMAND all some show on recent form."

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

Larry says, "While more than half the field have legitimate winning hopes in this Class 4 Poly mile, TERMS OF REFERENCE looks perfectly placed to knock in another win. Yes, three of his four wins have bene over 1200m but his last win was over this trip and track and given his recent solid efforts were in better Company than this, he could be hard to hold out. Again with a Pat Shaw runner, it could be his stablemate in MIGHTY KENNY that beats him. The 4YO has drawn wide but two of his most recent wins were this trip and track and he plays a part in this finish. Too many others with winning hopes to elaborate on them all but TALES OF SUMMER is due as is SILENT ARROW. Two that improve in what should be a suitable affair are ANY RUMOUR and SAVAGE STORM and the pair are worth a look at value."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 (1) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Races don't get much more interesting than this one with two bang-in-form horses set to go head-to-head. The two horses in question are the undefeated 3YO SHADOW OF WAR and SUPER WARRIOR who took a few runs to get his act together before winning his last two races as the odds-on elect. In SHADOW OF WAR's favour is he too started at an odds-on quote at his two starts and still looks to have a bit to learn about the racing caper. So he should have more upside and probably starts in the red again and is the one to beat. For mine it is a race in two and given the race also lacks depth, RED DAWN, PURE JUSTICE and BIG CITY at odds are the only there either horses worth entertaining."

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