Meeting Preview

RACE 1: CLASS 5 - 1600M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Most of the chances in this race can disappoint but we will give PERFECT CHALLENGER the benefit of the doubt as he can win on what he showed last start. The 6YO goes better than most in the field on best form - he has five career wins to his name - and Alan Munro looks a good choice. Likewise, DRAGON showed last start why this type of race is his caper and no reason to think he won't be doing best work late and feature in the thick of this finish. Another swooper that wins without surprising is PERCIUS with G Boss retaining the ride, while DEAUVILLE resumes after a bleeding attack and this race does look suitable to show up fresh. Of the rest, POWERFUL AS WIND improved under a senior hoop last start and he is one to follow with a market watch on LIM'S CONTROL as he too gets an upgrade to a senior jockey in D Beasley."

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1600M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A very competitive maiden and it may pay to have a good look on the day with the market a good guide on stable confidence. There also looks to be value about and some roughies could improve at odds including DREAM BIG, LOKELANI and HEPHAESTUS. But on recent form GOLD REWARD looks the obvious choice. The NH-bred 3YO has found one better at his two career starts and it may be a case of whoever beats him wins again. Hopefully that is SHOOT EM UP stepping up from 1000m. The 3YO downgrades to winkers from blinkers and from gate 1 should be prominent throughout. Of the rest, MR EXCHEQUER can also race handy and should race well with J Powell up with KHUDAWAND, FUNKADELIC and SUPER G all in the mix in what is a good maiden race."

RACE 3: CLASS 3 - 1200M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$80000

Larry says, "A race with little depth and while we will be keeping more than a close eye on FLAK JACKET resuming in Class 3, it may be a race in two for punters between ELUSIVE EMPEROR and GRAND CROSS. Only a length separated the pair in a similar race to this last start and while ELUSIVE EMPEROR won on that occasion, GRAND CROSS gets a 2.5kg swing in the weights and more importantly, gets blinkers back on which could be the winning move. In saying that, ELUSIVE EMPEROR is super honest and wins again without surprising. As mentioned, FLAK JACKET is the interesting runner. The 6YO hasn't won since 2014 but that was in this Class and distance. He has first up form and can lead and win with one eye on the market."

RACE 4: INITIATION (4 YEAR OLD AND BELOW) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) (HORSES NOT WON A RACE IN 2YRS PRIOR TO NOMINATION DATE & NOT HAD > 8 STARTS IN SIN / MSIA) - 1200M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "Nothing jumps on the page in this Initiation, which gives a handy newcomer in MACAVITY a chance to win on debut. The 4YO has had three local trials and certainly showed enough to think he has ability and can win with Vlad Duric sure to get the favours from gate 5. Of the raced brigade, SNIP resumes after a good campaign and looks a leading hope. Dan Beasley jumps on and the 3YO has enough pace to be prominent throughout and could be the benchmark. Given MACAVITY is on debut and SNIP is resuming, it may pay to keep the likes of WINNING EXPRESS, HAPPY BABY and SUPER GENIUS safe on exposed recent Poly form."

RACE 5: CLASS 4 (1) - 1200M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 20:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A couple of handy horses resuming make this Class 4 interesting but DREAMWEAVER at the top of the ratings looks extremely hard to beat. The 6YO knocked in back-to-back Class 4 wins over 1400m at his last campaign and had excuses when putting in a very eye-catching run when resuming over 1000m on the Poly. The step up to 1200m with that run under his belt looks ideal and G Boss should try to dictate terms from gate 2. The two horses resuming are LINCOLN'S EXCUSE and LUCKY STRIDE and both have trialled well enough to continue on from the good form from their respective last campaigns. ELISE looks the only other horse that wins on form but Benny Woodworth will need some luck after drawing badly in 12."

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

Larry says, "A very weak Class 5 Poly sprint over 1200m and extremely hard to be confident. So while HUN YEANG VILLAGE (nee Imperial Boy) has yet to win beyond 1000m, he very much appreciates the drop to Class 5 and a win would not surprise. Or maybe it would! MILLION ROUND may have been a good thing in this on some recent winning form but the 5YO wouldn't go a yard last start so you have to take on trust. NOVA LEGEND resumes in what is a suitable race after a recent change in trainers but could easily win this if anywhere near his best. Market best guide on the rest including DRAGON RUBY who ran on well last start and PERFECT CURIOSITY who may be better than a few of these."

RACE 7: OPEN BENCHMARK 83 - 1400M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "A terrific race and one with many serious winning hopes. In fact you can make a case for six of the 10 runners so it will pay to keep an eye out for value, as there should be some on offer. As it stands, ODE TO JOY is in form and a recent very nice trial has the 5YO under notice. The last time he won was also over this trip and Juglall from gate 3 looks a good combination. ABSOLUTE MIRACLE picks himself on winning form. The 4YO has won three of his last four and obviously 1400m is his caper. Nothing separates the likes of VIVIANO and POSEIDON and both look suited over this trip and can win. Of the others, GOLDEN CURL won a similar affair last start and has to be respected while WHITE HUNTER may run a very cheeky race and may be the value pick."

RACE 8: OPEN BENCHMARK 67 - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Another race with plenty of winning hopes with some serious good Poly form to go on. Case in point is NOVA MISSILE who is two from two on the Poly and the form from those two wins has more than stood up. D David gets the nice ride and hopefully he gets a handy position in running after drawing wide in 11. Plenty of horses keep him honest though including CADET who has won three of his last four (and respiratory excuses for the bad run) and last start winner REACH FOR THE SUN who should get the favours from gate 1. Others to consider include HIMALAYA DRAGON, ANONYMOUS, GOLDEN TOMAHAWK and ROSELLI at value. Keep the newcomer from NZ, BEST WISHES, safe as his trial good enough to show something at his Singapore debut."

RACE 9: CLASS 4 (2) - 1200M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "Not an overly strong Class 4 field will head to the starter in the lucky last which may give STAR GENIUS a big chance to add to his winning total. The 4YO mare is very honest - she has only missed a place twice from 13 career starts - and a recent strong trial suggests the spell could turn some very solid runs of late into a win. On recent race form, ZIPPY GENERAL looks hardest to beat. The 5YO just missed when running on well in a similar affair to this last start and he will be hard to hold out with G Boss getting the favours from gate 3. BAYU has drawn wide but broke his maiden status with heavy support last start which suggests he is more than up to Class 4 Company and will have supporters in this field. The winner should come from one of the trio mentioned with market best guide on the rest."

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