SINGAPORE TURF CLUB MEETING PREVIEW

Sunday March 13, 2016

Some solid racing without being spectacular on Sunday from and as such one of the better races and indeed bets on the day might be in a Maiden.

The race in question is the Initiation even over 1200m on the turf (race 6) and the horse in question is FITZROY.

Did you see what I see? Yep, that’s ROCKET MAN heading out for a race trial some three years after his last race. The champ may have one last hurrah.

With STC ownership rules allowing any nationality own horses in , many enthusiasts from , , – in fact all parts of the world – race horse’s at Kranji. It makes for some interesting names with FITZROY – who looks SPALATO’s trainer, John O’Hara was all a big show in race 6 – named after a now smiles when the new champ of Singapore defunct Australian Rules football team. racing showed his best in the Merlion Trophy. What odds a virtual match-race with ROCKET MAN in the Lion City?

The well-bred Kiwi 3YO had two starts in Australia for a place at Kembla Grange but showed his intentions at his Singapore

debut when having excuses not to win. Jackpot/Quaddie

He was beaten half-a-length by the aptly Leg 1 1,2,4,7,11 named Awesome on that occasion and Leg 2 2,3 given that horse has gone onto win again, the form should hold up in this maiden. Leg 3 1,2,4,6,12

Leg 4 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 For punters who steer clear of making

maidens their best bet, SPANISH BAY Best Bet Race 6 6 FITZROY resumes in race 9 and given his CV which Value Bet Race 10 12 GOLD LINE includes a Group win and placing, he should win in BM89 Company with only RAISE NO DOUBT looking a danger on paper.

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Sunday March 13, 2016

RACE 1: CLASS 5 (1) - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 12:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Quite a strong Class 5 over 1800m opens proceedings. CLERMONT CLUB has been putting in solid efforts in much stronger class over shorter trips. He has won twice at the journey, gets Manoel Nunes and should be hardest to beat in Class 5. BLACK FRIDAY is has solid recent form and is suited this class and distance, he is awkwardly drawn but can go forward and give a sight. GALLANT HEIGHTS is a tough journeyman in the right grade and at a suitable distance; the 2kg claim helps and he will be running on late. Others who could show up include TONGARIRO who is proven at the class and distance and the Maiden EAGLESHAM whose recent runs indicate that this distance should suit. ZAC BENEVOLENT won twice in but has struggled in Singapore; he placed last start and could show up. Special mention should be made of the 11YO HEAR ME who is having his 100th career start and looking for his 13th win - having won from distances of 1000m to a mile, he is having his first try at 1800m."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds Selections - 2, 1, 3 H 962*3 Black Friday K Fujii 13 43 57.0 *** 5.00 1 Takaoka Suited this class and distance. Awkwardly drawn but can go forward and give a sight. 21854 Clermont Club M Nunes M Walker 6 43 57.0 *** 3.00 2 Has been putting in solid efforts in much stronger class over shorter trips. Gets Nunes and should be hard to beat. 66771 Gallant Heights B App T See-2 J O'hara 4 43 57.0 *** 5.00 3 Tough journeyman in the right grade and at a suitable distance. Will be running on late. 3*392 Eaglesham B V Duric S Gray 12 42 56.5 *** 7.00 4 Run down in Maiden last start. This distance should suit but has found a strong Class 5. App R Zawari- 78998 Ready Fortune B, TT M Walker 11 41 56.0 * 20 5 2 Only a battler. Often thereabouts but this looks a bit tough. *0379 Dashing Jack R Woodworth D Koh 2 40 55.5 * 20 6 Only placing was on poly three starts back. This distance could suit. 31070 Tongariro B I Azhar Hk Tan 1 40 55.5 ** 10 7 Won this class and distance four starts back but has struggled over shorter in less suitable races since. Should get a good trip throughout. 56706 Gold Customer B, TT A Da Silva S Yeoh 8 38 54.5 * 33 8 Yet to show up in seven outings. Bred for this trip but needs to show something. *9800 Nova Glory B R Shafiq D Kok 7 38 54.5 * 50 9 Distanced at recent outings. 87795 Hear Me B, TT S John S Lam 10 37 54.0 * 33 10 11YO who is having his 100th career start. Pops up occasionally but take on trust. FROM: EM H 907*0 Megabucks M Zaki-1 3 37 54.0 * 25 11 TO: WK, Takaoka EM Gets winkers again. Did nothing when resuming. Only placing was over polytrack mile. Improvement required. 945*2 Zac Benevolent B Cw Brown C Brown 5 37 54.0 ** 14 12 Won twice in England up to 1738m but has found it hard in Singapore. Placed last outing and this distance could suit. Winning 90300 E1 WK Unfixed L Dragon 9 22 50.0 * 33 13 Success Hasn't won for a very long time. Placed in a weak one three starts back but others preferred.

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Sunday March 13, 2016

RACE 2: RESTRICTED MAIDEN (2 AND 3 YEAR OLD) (WEIGHT FOR AGE) - 1000M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 13:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$75000

Larry says, "A Restricted Maiden for the speedy ones over a 1000m on the poly. Of those we know both GOLDEN BOBO and ECLAIR MOMENT were well supported at debut and did enough to suggest they will be improved by the outing. Of the pair GOLDEN BOBO has the better gate and could be hard to run down. MISS WAIMATAITAI is resuming after disappointing last start following a good debut and could improve with Manoel Nunes up. Of the newcomers MR SCORCESE is well related and trialling well, he may want longer but could show up. Watch the market on MR NO PROBLEM whose trials have been solid."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds Selections - 4, 3, 5 Balkan 8*08 B A Munro L Dragon 1 44 57.0 * 25 1 Challenger Shown little so far and might find these too nippy. FROM: SR 000* Sgfifty E Chaves L Dragon 7 44 57.0 * 50 2 TO: BLS, SR Gets blinkers left side but has been distanced at three starts and did nothing in recent trial. FROM: 4 Eclair Moment BB M Kellady S Baertschiger 6 0 57.0 *** 3.00 3 TO: B Well supported at debut but only battled. Should be improved and can be handy throughout. 2 Golden Bobo D Beasley Hw Tan 2 0 57.0 *** 2.50 4 Bred for speed and showed it at debut when very well supported. Should be hard to run down from the good gate. App Z Mr No Problem L Khoo 4 0 57.0 *** 10 5 Zuriman-1 By Guillotine. Trials have been good enough to follow on debut. Gets pacifiers and tongue-tie. Watch for support. Mr Scorsese V Duric L Laxon 8 0 57.0 *** 5.00 6 By Pentire. Bred to stay out of good mare who won six times up to a mile. Brother to winners Reticent and Fashion News. Trialling nicely. May want longer but could debut well. Pentagon I Azhar D Hill 3 0 57.0 * 25 7 By Ekraar. Half-brother to 2-time winner Storm Arc. Blinkers on. Trials have been moderate. Watch market. Miss 30* BP M Nunes M Walker 5 0 55.5 ** 6.00 8 Waimataitai Resuming. Debuted well and excuses last start. Could show up with Nunes on top.

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Sunday March 13, 2016

RACE 3: CLASS 4 - 1600M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 13:45 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "A solid Class 4 over a mile on turf. LAKE HUKA placed in better company over 1600m on the poly last start; he has won on turf and with Corey Brown from a good gate should get a perfect run throughout. HIGHER SOUL ran on strongly over 1800m last start, she has been improved by recent racing and could be suited here, one thing for sure, she will be finishing fast. KINGS RYKER won twice in Ireland up to 1609m and drops into what may be a suitable grade, he should be handy throughout. PUSAKA won over 1800m in this Grade last start and has placed 3 times from 6 tries at this trip, his wins have been with senior riders but the 3kg claim may help. In a good race CERTAINLY and ROYAL EASTER can show up and the old boy KNIGHT SPIRIT will keep everyone honest."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds Selections - 2, 6, 7 23641 Pusaka TT App I Amirul-3 S Gray 5 59 57.0 *** 6.00 1 Won over 1800m in this Grade last start and has placed three times from six tries at this trip. 3kg claim may help. 73853 Lake Huka EM Cw Brown L Laxon 1 57 56.0 *** 3.00 2 Placed in better company over 1600m on poly last start. Has won on turf and should get a good run throughout. 2756 Kings Ryker D Beasley L Laxon 4 56 55.5 *** 6.00 3 Won twice in Ireland up to 1609m and drops into what may be a suitable grade. Should get a good run throughout. *4691 Knight Spirit B Th Koh-2 D Koh 6 56 55.5 ** 16 4 Tough 9YO who has won at this class and distance. Up in grade from last outing but will keep the young ones honest late. FROM: B, 22145 Certainly TT D David C Brown 2 55 55.0 ** 8.00 5 TO: TT Blinkers off. Took a while to win one but is rarely far away and should get a good run throughout. On trial at 1600m. 61032 Higher Soul K A'isisuhairi H Takaoka 9 54 54.5 *** 4.00 6 Ran on strongly over 1800m last start. Improved by recent racing and could be suited here. Will be finishing fast. Royal M 3*431 A Munro 7 53 54.0 *** 8.00 7 Easter Freedman Broke through for Maiden win over 1400m last start. This is harder but mile may suit. App Cc Wong- 41107 Silent Arrow B S Lam 8 53 54.0 * 25 2 8 Put in a fair effort when resuming in much higher grade. Was in good form last preparation in weaker company. Could show up. Master App Wt 20140 TT L Khoo 3 45 50.0 * 33 9 Banger Chung-3 Looking to get back into Class 5.

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Sunday March 13, 2016

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) - 1600M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 14:15 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "An Initiation over a mile for a few who have been close up but unable to break through, there doesn't look like there will be a lot of speed so it could turn into a sprint home. LAUGHING BUFFALO was grabbed late over this trip last start and should be hard to hold out again. SUCCESSION is bred for this trip and has placed at all five outings; he should be in the finish. EASY DRAGON placed in a Maiden over this trip last start, the 3kg claim for Kif Toh helps and from the good gate he should be handy throughout. HUSSANATOR ran on nicely last start and this distance should suit, he would like a solid tempo but can be closing late. GOLD RESERVE also ran on well in Maiden over this trip last start, he is up 3.5kg but should be running on late. Of the others SCIMITAR and PUSONG PINOY could show up."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds Selections - 1, 4, 2 22 Laughing Buffalo WK Cw Brown C Brown 9 55 58.0 *** 3.50 1 Grabbed late over this trip last start and should be hard to hold out late. App K Toh- 05*43 Easy Dragon B T Kieser 1 43 58.0 *** 6.00 2 3 Placed in Maiden over this trip last start. 3kg claim helps and from the good gate should be handy throughout. 00953 Gold Reserve B K Fujii S Yeoh 3 42 57.5 ** 5.00 3 Improved and ran on well in Maiden over this trip last start. Up 3.5kg but should be running on late. 33222 Succession A Munro M Freedman 8 51 55.0 *** 3.50 4 Bred for this trip and has placed at all five outings. Should be in the finish. 45773 Hussonator TT D David C Brown 7 48 55.0 *** 7.00 5 Excuses and ran on nicely last start and this distance should suit. Can be closing late. 864 Pusong Pinoy V Duric S Gray 6 46 55.0 ** 14 6 Improving with racing. This distance should suit but has found a good field. S 73566 Scimitar TT M Kellady 10 44 55.0 * 16 7 Baertschiger Battles away. These look too good but extra 200m suits and could be thereabouts. FROM: 00300 Spur Me On B I Azhar M Clements 5 41 55.0 * 33 8 TO: Blinkers off. Only placing was on poly at this trip but needs to improve. Charlie Came 0 E Chaves J O'hara 4 0 55.0 * 50 9 Along Did nothing at debut and this looks too hard. FROM: K 678 Golazo H Takaoka 2 44 50.0 * 33 10 TO: WK A'isisuhairi Winkers on and battled fairly last start so extra trip should suit.

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Sunday March 13, 2016

RACE 5: CLASS 5 (2) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 14:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Some very ordinary horses go round in this Class 5 over 1100m on the polytrack. DRAGON KING was supported but dropped out two starts back with Dan Beasley aboard; he takes the reins again and gets a chance to make amends from the good gate. RIO DE JANEIRO has shown improvement at recent outings and won't get one much weaker; he should be in the finish. The rest are very average, DRAGON GOLD showed some improvement last start and could give some cheek; GENUINE BARGAIN is resuming, he is often on the speed but gets found out late. JACK OF HEARTS could show up on his best Malaysian form and both the emergencies CASSIS OOLONG and LOYALTY'S ANGEL have chances if they get a start, particularly the former."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds Selections - 2, 9, 12 8504* Balestra TT, VIS App K Toh-3 J O'hara 7 40 58.5 * 20 1 Resuming and showing little at trials. Only win was on poly over 1000m in October, 2013. **065 Dragon King TT D Beasley Hw Tan 1 40 58.5 *** 3.50 2 Was supported but dropped out two starts back with Beasley aboard. Gets a chance to make amends from the good gate. FROM: App Cc 69*70 Mr De Niro BB L Laxon 2 39 58.0 * 20 3 Wong-2 TO: B Has shown little in six outings. Improvement required. FROM: App Ws *8*90 Rising Star BB L Khoo 14 39 58.0 * 33 4 Chan-3 TO: B Yet to place in six outings. Improvement required. App R Hasri- *0700 Western Boss WK Zl Mok 10 37 57.0 * 33 5 4 Well back at all eight outings. 80680 Dashing EM B Vorster D Hill 6 36 56.5 * 33 6 Well back at all seven outings. 09907 Dragon Gold App T See-2 L Dragon 11 35 56.0 ** 6.00 7 Showed some improvement last start. Could give some cheek. App H S 80*00 Notnowtomorrow 5 33 55.0 * 33 8 Syafiq-4 Baertschiger Resuming. Trials have been ordirnary. Shown little in 14 outings. 30635 Rio De Janeiro B V Duric S Gray 9 33 55.0 *** 3.00 9 Has shown improvement at recent outings and won't get one much weaker. Should be in the finish. Captain 60670 B R Shafiq M Walker 12 31 54.0 ** 12 10 Classique Has had some support from time to time but yet to place in 13 outings. *7659 Jack Of Hearts SR I Azhar D Koh 4 30 53.5 * 12 11 Has shown little since coming from Malaysia but this might be weak enough. Could show up. App Mm 06626 Genuine Bargain B Zl Mok 13 23 50.0 *** 8.00 12 Firdaus-2 Resuming. Often on the speed but gets found out late. Could show up fresh but gate no help. 0*7*6 Loyalty's Angel E1 B, EM Unfixed M Yusof 8 27 52.0 ** 12 13 Yet to place in 12 outings but recent efforts have been fair and trial was solid. Can show up. 98557 Cassis Oolong E2 B, TT Unfixed H Takaoka 3 24 50.5 *** 8.00 14 Has won at this distance. Can go forward and give a sight.

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Sunday March 13, 2016

RACE 6: 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 COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 15:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$65000

Larry says, "An open Initiation over 1200m on turf and FITZROY could be hard to beat. The 3YO was held up on debut and that effort was on the back of placing at Kembla Grange; he will benefit from the experience and should get a good run throughout. SWINGLOWSWEETJACKY gets another chance to break through; he was run down late in similar company here last start when coming from wide gate and should get a better run here. SPECIAL FORCE is resuming, he is trialling well and HK Tan can get them ready first-up. WHATIFF had support and was fair when resuming before tiring; he should be improved and can be on the speed throughout. MR JACKSON ran on well when resuming over 1000m on the poly, he too should be improved and can get in the finish. STREET TAIPAN placed at both outings in Ireland over 1408m and has had a quiet trial. LIM'S SAMURAI is a Japanese-bred in the care of Laurie Laxon: watch the market."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds Selections - 6, 4, 3 Street Taipan A Munro M Freedman 11 52 57.5 ** 12 1 Placed at both outings in Ireland over 1408m, once on turf. Had quiet trial. Watch market. 2926 What Iff P, TT V Duric S Burridge 9 50 57.5 *** 6.00 2 Had support and was fair when resuming before tiring. Should be improved. Watch market. 420*3 Mr Jackson B E Chaves L Laxon 10 49 57.5 *** 6.00 3 Ran on well when resuming over 1000m on poly. Should be improved and can get in the finish. S 65722 Swinglowsweetjacky B M Kellady 2 47 57.5 *** 5.00 4 Baertschiger Run down late in similar company here last start when coming from wide gate. Should get a better run here. S 700 Golden Fortune WK D Hill 4 44 57.5 * 50 5 Anandan-1 Needs to improve on efforts to date. 2 Fitzroy Cw Brown C Brown 1 51 55.0 *** 5.00 6 Was held up and debuted well on back of placing at Kembla Grange. Should get a good run throughout. 64502 Born A Fighter TT B Vorster M Clements 8 46 55.0 ** 12 7 Ran on strongly last start. Might want longer but should be closing late. R 52455 Special Force B, SR Hk Tan 6 46 55.0 *** 6.00 8 Woodworth Resuming. Trialling well and trainer can get them ready first-up. Watch for support. Dominate O Chavez Zl Mok 3 0 55.0 * 20 9 By Star Witness. Half-brother to Listed winner So Anyway and three other winners. Has had numerous trials. Watch market. 4 Shaqraa TT M Nunes M Walker 7 0 55.0 ** 16 10 Had support and excuses on debut. Could improve. FROM: 8 Vraad R Shafiq M Walker 5 0 55.0 ** 25 11 TO: TT Tongue-tie on. Had support but did nothing at debut after good trials. Watch market. Lim's Samurai D Beasley L Laxon 12 0 52.0 ** 16 12 Japanese-bred trialling solidly. Watch for support.

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Sunday March 13, 2016

RACE 7: CLASS 5 (2) - 1800M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 15:50 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "A Class 5 for the journeymen Class 5 battlers over 1800m. PINYIN has won twice at this trip and should be hard to hold out on recent efforts at a mile. BIG CAT RHAPSODY is suited this class and distance, he should get a good run throughout and the claim helps. SPEEDCRAFT has shown little but is bred for the trip and gets Manoel Nunes and RAINBOW WARRIOR may also enjoy the journey. BIG BANKER, GRAND PARIS and JOHNNY HATES JAZZ round out the usual suspects. URBAN LEGEND has been freshened by recent trials, he is suited this class and distance, can be running on late and this race may be weak enough."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds Selections - 4, 2, 5 M 46574 Big Banker BP D Beasley 12 36 57.0 ** 14 1 Walker Maiden whose better efforts have been over a mile and may be suited here. Could show up. *7603 Bigcat Rhapsody B App I Amirul-3 Hw Tan 2 36 57.0 *** 5.00 2 Suited this class and distance. Should get a good run throughout. Claim helps. FROM: B M 27579 Speed Craft M Nunes 9 36 57.0 ** 12 3 TO: B, Walker TT Only placing has been poly mile. Gets tongue-tie and Nunes. Could improve. 6*022 Pinyin B S Sam D Hill 11 35 56.5 *** 3.50 4 Has won twice at this trip and should be hard to hold out on recent efforts at a mile. *2484 Rainbow Warrior B, TT V Duric S Lam 8 34 56.0 *** 6.00 5 Maiden who battles away and this distance could suit. 04545 Peregrine Falcon B, TT App T See-2 L Khoo 5 31 54.5 ** 25 6 Best efforts have been on turf and this distance could test. *0*0* Super Spur B App K Toh-3 T Kieser 1 31 54.5 * 33 7 Needs to improve on recent efforts and being tried for first time beyond a mile. 9*595 Grand Paris B, TT I Saifudin D Koh 7 26 52.0 ** 12 8 Recent form ordinary but only win was at this trip and could show up. November B, TT, **674 R Woodworth D Koh 3 26 52.0 ** 20 9 Success SR Often thereabouts but has placed only once in 23 starts. Others preferred. Rb 922*5 Urban Legend TT App Z Zuriman-1 10 26 52.0 ** 4.50 10 Marsh Resuming. Freshened by recent trials. Suited this class and distance. Can be running on late. Johnny Hates *4808 B M Zaki-1 S Yeoh 6 22 50.0 * 33 11 Jazz Recent efforts ordinary but has won twice at the trip and can show up. App Mm 00493 Legacy B, TT J O'hara 4 22 50.0 * 25 12 Firdaus-2 10YO who placed in a weak one last start but is yet to win beyond a mile.

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Sunday March 13, 2016

RACE 8: CLASS 5 (1) - 1100M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 16:20 PRIZE MONEY: S$35000

Larry says, "Another Class 5 raffle and to be honest it will probably be smart to see who gets support on that day as most need to improve to win. In saying that we do love a horse dropping in Class as they usually improve straight away. From the top, ANGRY CAT, DOUBLE CASH, DRAGON RUBY, JOE and MILLION ROUND will all find Class 5 to their liking and any can improve enough to win. DOUBLE CASH probably had the best form in better Poly races than this and with a 4kg claim we can expect a bold showing over 1100m. JOE might be value given he resumes but the race looks suitable and he too gets get a handy 2kg claim although he is drawn awkwardly. Of the rest, HEE'S EGO and last start winner BAIL OUT pick themselves on Class 5 form but again, it's a raffle."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds Selections - 2, 4, 1 *5860 Angry Cat WK, TT O Chavez Hw Tan 4 43 57.0 *** 12 1 Right grade an right trip so should give a sight. 00240 Double Cash App M Khalid-4 S Lam 7 43 57.0 *** 4.00 2 Will find this company/trip/track to his liking and form suggests he can win. L 01400 Dragon Ruby App T See-2 14 43 57.0 ** 12 3 Dragon Drawn wide and coming off two ordinary runs but pay to keep safe back in recent winning Class and trip. App Mm 639** Joe T Kieser 12 43 57.0 *** 8.00 4 Firdaus-2 Resuming. Disappointed last start but will grow a leg dropping to Class 5 with nice recent trial a pointer. 77979 Million Round I Saifudin D Koh 5 43 57.0 ** 12 5 Another whose recent form looks ordinary but significant drop in Class has him under notice. 76*34 Always Ahead Th Koh-2 J O'hara 2 42 56.5 ** 12 6 Around the place similar affairs of late and a must for exotics. FROM: B, TT M *8643 Hee's Ego M Nunes 3 42 56.5 *** 5.00 7 TO: BP1, Walker TT Drops back from the mile but drawn well and is due. 6*604 Rock Of Ages B B Vorster P Shaw 9 42 56.5 ** 6.00 8 Will battle away and a must for exotics. Captain 72047 TT V Duric L Laxon 13 41 56.0 ** 12 9 Mccaw Super disappointing last start but was due previously and should appreciate senior hoop. 84*0* Elegent E Aslam-1 B Dean 8 41 56.0 * 33 10 Disappoints more often than not. 88591 Bail Out S John B Dean 11 40 55.5 *** 10 11 Turned around some poor form to win last start at odds and have to respect. 09*0* Flying Mission B, TT S Anandan-1 D Hill 1 30 50.5 * 100 12 Struggling. 20684 Sacred Crown E1 Unfixed M Yusof 6 29 50.0 ** 20 13 Always in the mix and a must for exotics. Specta 6*036 E2 B, TT Unfixed J O'hara 10 27 50.0 ** 20 14 Dilemma Another that is always thereabouts in this type of race.

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Sunday March 13, 2016

RACE 9: OPEN BENCHMARK 89 - 1200M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 16:55 PRIZE MONEY: S$100000

Larry says, "While there might be a few owners and trainers who disagree, this OB89 sprint looks a race in two between SPANISH BAY and RAISE NO DOUBT. Obviously not much seperates the pair but SPANISH BAY was racing in very good company last campaign which included a Group win in the 3YO Classic. Add a recent win over Jimmy Rea and some close up open Group runs and he might just be better than this company. RAISE NO DOUBT has the recent form on the board with race fitness obviously in his favour. In fact his two placings this campaign behind Kiwi Karma suggest he has plenty to offer and wins this without surprising. Don't forget the rest but they do look like fighting it out for the minors."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds Selections - 2, 3, 8 FROM: Golden Sand App R 34990 BP, TT M Walker 6 89 59.0 ** 20 1 Steed Zawari-2 TO: B, TT Resuming after a poor run of form but recent trial suggests he is ready to show something. 3146* Spanish Bay E Chaves M Freedman 8 87 58.0 *** 2.00 2 Resuming after a terrific campaign at the top level. Could be too good for these. Raise No 10*23 V Duric S Gray 5 85 57.0 *** 4.00 3 Doubt Super honest and recent efforts behind Kiwi Karma has him having a big say in this. Southern 70593 WK App T See-2 D Koh 10 82 55.5 * 33 4 Boss Super cheeky run last start but 1200m will test. 10361 Sebas App K Toh-3 T Kieser 3 81 55.0 * 33 5 In winning form but the Poly is his caper. S 44*29 Flak Jacket B D Beasley 7 79 54.0 ** 12 6 Baertschiger Resuming after poor run but previous efforts suggests he gives them something to catch. 33*75 Ghost TT D David L Khoo 4 79 54.0 ** 20 7 Better than what he has showed at last two and pay to keep safe in exotics. 31123 The General B, SR B Vorster P Shaw 1 74 51.5 ** 6.00 8 Extremely honest and should figure somewhere in the finish. FROM: 2*726 Lim's Rally BB, SR K A'isisuhairi S Burridge 9 73 51.0 * 20 9 TO: SR Blinkers off and may need a tad longer and a tad easier. S 45213 Von Krumm TT M Kellady 2 72 50.5 ** 12 10 Baertschiger Progressive type resuming and should be prominent throughout.

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RACE 10: KRANJI STAKES D (SET WEIGHTS) - 1700M (POLYTRACK) TIME: 17:30 PRIZE MONEY: S$38000

Larry says, "Three last start winners head to the start in this KSD event and while we have to respect TIGER BAY and to a lesser extent HUMOR TOWN, both won in Class 5 and both have drawn badly for this. So with gate 3 and a last start win in this company to his credit, SINGSURAT looks hardest to beat and happy to have the Arexevan runner on top. In saying that, HONGCHEN comes through the same race and will certainly keep him honest while GLORIOUS PROSPECT looks an improver and gets his chance on the poly with Nunes up from gate 3 a good combination. One to watch down in the ratings is GOLD LINE who gets to jump from gate 1 sans blinkers and his recent run and trial has him under notice."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds Selections - 2, 12, 4 Glorious 075 B, TT M Nunes M Walker 3 54 58.0 *** 6.00 1 Prospect Improving with each run in Singapore and could show up at first poly start. App Mm 71041 Singsurat BLS, TT C Brown 2 53 58.0 *** 4.00 2 Firdaus-2 Showed last start why the poly is his caper and has to be a show. 190*4 Money King B I Azhar T Kieser 11 51 58.0 ** 20 3 Thereabouts last start and can pop on occasion. App Z Zuriman- 05222 Hongchen B Zl Mok 8 49 56.5 *** 5.00 4 1 Looks due to break his Poly duck and pay to follow. 6*930 Danny App Cc Wong-2 L Laxon 7 48 56.5 ** 20 5 Placed on the Poly two back but needs to lift. 25421 Tiger Bay B, EM V Duric S Gray 10 48 56.5 *** 6.00 6 Broke maiden status in Class 5 last start and should be up to this company. 47065 Battle Boy EM S Sam D Hill 4 46 56.5 ** 12 7 Maiden and may need a tad easier to win. 39950 Christmas B A Munro S Gray 6 46 56.5 * 20 8 Needs to lift on recent outings but senior hoop should help. 00001 Humor Town B, TT S John Hw Tan 13 46 56.5 ** 20 9 Turned some poor form into a surprise win in Class 5 and have to take on trust. M *9507 Schiltron EM D David 12 46 56.5 * 33 10 Clements Might be looking for Class 5. 59000 Verglatica BP K A'isisuhairi S Burridge 9 46 56.5 * 33 11 Poly is his caper but struggling of late. FROM: 60095 Gold Line B Cw Brown P Shaw 1 45 55.0 *** 6.00 12 TO: Backed up good trial with solid effort and could show up from the ace with blinkers removed. 54966 Tangible Assets E1 B Unfixed H Takaoka 5 43 55.0 * 33 13 Prefer in Class 5.

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SINGAPORE TURF CLUB MEETING PREVIEW

Sunday March 13, 2016

RACE 11: CLASS 4 - 1400M COURSE E (LC) (TURF TRACK) TIME: 18:00 PRIZE MONEY: S$60000

Larry says, "I think it's safe to say that BAHANA goes OK. The 4YO made a solid debut before winning two on the trot and given his most recent win was in Class 4 and with a claimer onboard he carries 0.5kg less than that win, he should be hard to hold out. But it's a good field and there was a bit to like about EN CIVIL's Kranji debut. That effort and the step up to what looks a suitable trip could see him improve enough to win. Most others have some say on best form including ELUSIVE EMPEROR, NINETYSEVENEMPEROR, CORDOBA and HORSE WARRIOR at each-way odds."

No. Last 5 Horse Name EA Gear Jockey Trainer Bar Rtg Wt Stars Odds Selections - 1, 8, 2 App I Amirul- 311 Bahana S Gray 4 61 57.0 *** 4.00 1 3 Progressive type resuming after back-to-back wins and looks a big show with a handy 3kg claim. 67837 Elusive Emperor SR B Vorster P Shaw 1 60 56.5 *** 8.00 2 Two runs this campaign have bene solid and step up to 1400m looks ideal. 23661 Lim's Sprint WK D Beasley S Burridge 12 60 56.5 *** 4.00 3 This is harder than last start win but 1400m suits and should be in the finish. 47148 Ninetysevenemperor B O Chavez L Khoo 7 58 55.5 *** 12 4 Disappointing last start but freshened by recent good trial and pay to keep safe. 70853 Cordoba A Munro D Hill 10 57 55.0 *** 8.00 5 Not far away last start similar affair and in this a very long way. App Cc 05468 Dylan B L Laxon 8 57 55.0 ** 20 6 Wong-2 Each-way all the way. M 78453 Horse Warrior B, TT V Duric 3 57 55.0 *** 12 7 Freedman Aways in the mix and could run a very cheeky race from gate 3. 3 En Civil R Shafiq M Walker 5 56 54.5 *** 6.00 8 Singapore debut was good with support and extra distance suits. *8011 Gold Crown WK Cw Brown C Brown 9 53 53.0 ** 20 9 This is harder again but hard to fault form. 33168 In Bocca Al Lupo WK K Fujii H Takaoka 11 52 52.5 ** 33 10 Tough race but the type that could show up in exotics at odds. App R 03595 Lim's Battle BP S Burridge 2 50 51.5 ** 20 11 Firdhaus-4 Not a mile away in Novice company last start and appreciates the handicap conditions here. FROM: 07556 Lika Tiger B K A'isisuhairi H Takaoka 6 47 50.0 ** 33 12 TO: Normally seen on the Poly and might be looking for easier with blinkers off for this.

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