With five Class 4 races on the card it is a solid meeting at best but canny punters would be happy in the knowledge that the form usually holds up well in that particular company.

Yes, they can be tricky with horses dropping in Class and progressive youngsters perhaps just staying long enough in Class 4 to pick up a cheque before higher duties, but most races look fair punting propositions.

Case in point is race 5 on the card, a Class 4 (division 2) over 1400m.

The 7YO SPLICE looks the benchmark given he has won five times over 1400m but finds himself up against some progressive types headed by NOBLE LIAISON.

Two wins and two recent second placings from just five career starts suggests this 4YO is better than Class 4 and he looks hard to beat dropping back to 1400m after a very forward run over the mile in BM67 Company.

The other division (1) of the Class 4 1400m event is an open affair although LIM’S ELUSIVE also looks well-placed dropping back to 1400m from 1800m to send punters home happy in the lucky last.

Best Bets: (NOBLE LIAISON race 5, win), (EN CIVIL race 8, value) and (LIM’S RIPPLE race 2, value).

Bankers for Jackpots: Race 6 (1 and 7), race 7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8), race 8 (1, 3, 4, 5 and 11), race 9 (1, 2, 3, 5, 9 and 14).

Race cards and Larry Foley's synopsis follows and for updates on all runners go to www.kranjiracing.com

Please note the odds listed are "reference odds" only.

RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Some significant jockey changes in the opener on Friday with AMAZNG MAN, MISS WAIMATAITAI and THE DODGER all getting upgrades in the saddle. The two most significant are M Rodd replacing App Shafrizal on board AMAZING MAN and V Duric replacing App Amirul on THE DODGER. In fact the last time Duric was onboard, THE DODGER won and given it was in a similar race to this, he could be hard to hold out back in Class 5. AMAZING MAN is a maiden but the switch to Rodd could be a winning move and his recent form certainly holds up in this field. MISS WAIMATAITAI gets Shafiq replacing Anandan and again, the drop to her recent back-to-back winning Class suggests she goes close. Nothing else jumps off the page but a few honest ones can be found to include in exotics."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A very interesting Restricted Maiden over 1400m but hard to tip against REDOUBT who is due to knock in his maiden win. The 3YO raced on the pace last start (intention to race off the pace but circumstance against that option) but has raced back previously so the wide gate is not a concern and he will be motoring late. Likewise, SUPER TYCOON can race back from the wide gate and certainly showed enough last start to think he is also flying late and can win with Nunes up. PARAGON STAR is the other that can win on recent form but he would need cover in running to show his best after drawing wide again. The intriguing runner for punters is LIM'S RIPPLE. The 3YO was inexperienced and had all sorts of excuses on debut before running on well and if G Boss can make use of the ace; he could be very hard to hold out."

RACE 3: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A good race with four or so obvious picks at the top of the weights starting with MCGREGOR on 57kg. The 6YO has won on the Poly over this trip and should be running into winning calculations late. HELLO MICHELLE is a 3YO filly who gets the favours from gate 1. Her three career wins have been on the Poly up to 1100m but she ran on well last start and from the nice alley, Shafiq should give her every chance. HERO I AM with blinkers added and WAIPAKIHI with John Powell up are the other two obvious picks and both should figure prominently throughout in a race that suits. One not so obvious pick is OCEAN GENERAL who looks hopeless on form but trialled well enough recently to think he improves lengths on his only winning surface."

RACE 4: CLASS 5 - 1600M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A typically ugly Class 5 mile but WINNING STAR looks well placed to knock in another win for connections. The 6YO has been a good money spinner for connections winning six times from 48 career starts and given four of those wins were on the Poly over 1600m, he gets his chance with Juglall to ride with gate 4 a factor. Nothing else jumps off the page, which will give a maiden in NINEPINS his chance. The 4YO has been showing enough of late to think he wins soon with gate 1 a bonus. Of the rest, WONDERFUL ERA, SUNDANCE, LUCKY COME and REAL GOODMAN could all win if having a good day, with all needing luck in running."

RACE 5: CLASS 4 (2) - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "NOBLE LIAISON should be an owners delight as he is yet to put in a poor run in five career starts and looks progressive enough to go through the grades picking up plenty of cheques along the way. The 4YO just missed last start when trying the mile for the first time and should be hard to beat over 1400m with regular hoop, Dan Beasley, up. It will be a busy finish though with both ZEUS WARRIOR and GOLAZO likely to be hitting the line well on recent good form and the C Course should suit the swoopers. Of the others, MR CROWE's winning form speaks for itself and his stablemate, ALLEZ, could be a solid value option with B Vorster to ride."

RACE 6: CLASS 5 (2) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A terrible race and tough to find the winner and it might be a case of youth versus experience between KUBERA"S CHIEF and ROMA. Obviously the 3YO in KUBERA'S CHIEF has an upside given his only placing was last start and he could be getting the hang of the racing caper at start 12. In saying that, ROMA is always a chance in this type of race and while not winning out of turn, this race is weak enough to knock in his third victory at start 56. Nothing else deserves a mention although SUPER BIG did just miss last start at bolters odds and JOY AND HAPPY is honest enough to include in the top three."

RACE 7: CLASS 4 - 1900M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A cracking Class 4 Poly event over 1900m and very hard to find the winner with at least six horses looking very well placed to win. TURQUOISE KING is one of those horses and while his lack of winning form in Singapore is a concern - he is yet to win in 16 starts since arriving at Kranji - his recent form suggests he may be hard to hold out with a nice run expected after drawing gate 1. BILLY BRITAIN is also due and will be running on strongly over this trip with M Rodd to take the ride while it's hard to fault to the form of CHAIRMAN WIND who showed last start that Class 4 holds no fears. Others that win without surprising are ARR FLAIR who may be a slight query on this surface but is in very good form and GANNET who showed that this surface could be his caper and worth following. CORDOBA the value runner."

RACE 8: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A very hard race to line up the form with some established Class 4 sprinters up against some promising types. The promising types include debutante winner, DECRETO. The NZ-bred 3YO did it tough on debut so the win was very good considering and with reports he has trained on well, a big run is expected. A 4YO in REDMAYNE and a lightly raced 5YO maiden in OLLIE EAGLE also come into the mix with the latter some hope on a lightweight after some solid finishes in Restricted Maiden Company. Of the more seasoned campaigners, FAITHFULLY is in very solid form and looks a very solid each-way option while EN CIVIL could be the one to beat given he will lead from gate 2 and will certainly appreciate being back on the Poly."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 (1) - 1400M COURSE C (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Plenty of each-way hopes in this Class 4 event over 1400m and as such, LIM'S ELUSIVE gets his chance if good enough. The 5YO is honest and the race looks suitable after finding 1800m too big an ask last start. A market watch is in order for the newcomer from Australia, KOLOMBIA. The 4YO won at both career starts back in Queensland (Australia) and two quiet trials locally has him under notice. The each-way types include QUEEN'S SEVEN who always looks some show over this trip with no weight with LITTLE BIG MAN and MOMENT OF JUSTICE both ready to win a race like this. ASPREY is the only last start winner in the race (in KSD Company) and has to 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