Meeting Preview

RACE 5: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 14:40 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Another moderate Class 4 over 1200m on the poly. DEIMOS showed promise winning a Maiden over 1100m last start and has trialled well since; he drops 3kg and with Gerald Mosse staying aboard should be handy throughout from the good gate. TERMS OF REFERENCE drops back in distance and his recent trial was good. He has won three times at 1200m on the poly and with Barend Vorster to ride, can be handy throughout with blinkers back on. These look the top two chances. Of the others THUNDER CAT has been battling at recent outings over 1200m, his last win in this grade was at 1000m and whilst he has won over 1200m, can be tested at the trip. SWINGLOWSWEETLOWJACKY improved last start at his second run back after long break, he rarely runs a bad race and this is a moderate Class 4. HOST THE NATION and KEEN DRAGON could show up on best form and GOLDEN DIAMOND's Maiden win was solid and he gets Glen Boss."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (2) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 15:10 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A bottom-of-the barrel Class 5 over 1000m on the poly where none of these win out of turn - if at all. THINK PRETTY is a Maiden who showed speed and fought on when resuming and has subsequently trialled well; the claim for CK Ng helps, blinker pacifiers go on and she gets a chance to break through with only 48kg. I-SCREAM NOW has won once in 38 starts but regularly places; Gerald Mosse stays on and he can be handy throughout. TENMA is the only other Singapore winner in the field but that was on turf over longer; he could show up in this field. Not much else to get excited about but DRAGON GOLD wasn't far away last start, PURE WHITE could make his presence felt and TURQUOISE SON could run on for CC Wong."

RACE 7: CLASS 4 - 2000M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A small and highly tactical Class 4 for the middle-distance horses over 2000m on the turf. Of Ricardo Le Grange two runners SONG TO THE MOON won in this class over 1800m two starts back, he was not far away in a KSC over 2200m last start and despite the 2.5kg weight rise on his Class 4 win, he should be in the finish. The second Le Grange runner is FELICHE, an Argentinean who battled away in KSC company last start; he is yet to win in Singapore but could show up. Of the others, CITY OF KIRKWALL's last win was in this class and distance with 2kg more, he is suited here and if he gets a tempo will be running on for Michael Rodd. Laurie Laxon has three runners the best whom may be GLORIOUS PROSPECT who won in this Grade over 1800m two starts back and then dropped back in trip; he may be better suited here and the stablemates may help him with a solid tempo."

RACE 8: CLASS 5 - 1600M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Stephen Gray has a big hand in this Class 5 with PERCIUS looking suited dropping back to the lowest grade and TIGER BAY in form and ready to win again. PERCIUS gets the senior hoop and did win over this trip back in September in Class 5. TIGER BAY just missed at two starts since dropping to Class 5 and gets his chance with Amirul and his 2kg claim staying onboard. Not much separates the two and the market may be a good guide. Those looking outside the Gray camp might want to consider CHEETAH KING at odds. The 6YO has been in unsuitable races of late (distance/grade and track) but definitely comes into consideration on the turf over the mile. MASURAO picks himself on recent form while most others have some hope for exotic players."

RACE 9: KRANJI STAKES C (SET WEIGHTS) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A terrific Poly sprint and, with a 3YO Group winner in CONFLIGHT resuming, a very intriguing punting affair. The now 4YO won the first leg of the 3YO series over 1200m, was competitive in the second leg over 1400m before giving up the ghost in the Guineas. His recent trials suggests he is ready to show his best first-up after a well deserved spell and he should get the favours from gate 1. But DISTINCTIVE DARCI is the one he has to beat. The 3YO has improved with each run since his debut in June which is some feat given he has won his last four. Munro replaces the suspended Nunes and punters will certainly hoping the pair click and win again. Of the rest, SUN PIONEER and CONSTANT JUSTICE are in winning form and have to be respected as serious wining hopes while SUPER SIX is the improver dropping back from KSA Company."

RACE 10: CLASS 4 (3) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:25 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "CONSTANCE'S SPIRIT resumes after a long break but given he has been putting in the hard yards at the trials, he can win first up since February last year. The 6YO certainly enjoys this type of race - his two wins have been on this track over this trip - and his most recent trial suggests he should go well for Harry Kassim. Nothing jumps of the page to beat him although CLASSIFIED had excuses last start when pulling up lame and he would win this on the form he showed prior. HIGH COUNCIL won last start in KSD Company but this race is not much tougher so he gets his chance to knock in another win while in form. Likewise, THE DODGER comes off a last start win (Class 5) and could be competitive on winning form and market bets guide on the rest including RED ANT."

RACE 11: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1200M COURSE C (SC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 17:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "AL GREEN is a rare breed given he is Argentinean Group placed and is not trained by Ricky Le Grange (nee Pat Shaw). This 4YO finds himself in the Stephen Gray stable and the Kiwi will be hoping he has half the success that Shaw has had with good raced horses from that region. So while AL GREEN was very disappointing with heavy support at his second start in Singapore, he is worth another look in slightly easier Company with earmuffs added. He does face a good field though with last start winner LIM'S SPRINT looking one to follow. The 5YO grew a leg when winning on the Poly after blinkers went on and most punters will follow that form. Others that look suited include NINETYSEVEN GOLD and RISKY ROCKYFELLER with one eye on the newcomer OXBOW SUN and the progressive OPTIMUS."

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