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Hard to get past War Affair again

RACE 1 (1,200M)

1 Cool Cat *** Not far away three starts back in similar affair. Should race well again.2 Paterson Road * Blinkers on but has shown nothing to date.3 Gazoo ** Did have excuses last start and may appreciate drop in class.4 Kiss Me *** Good effort two starts back on Poly in this grade. Should race well.5 Palombaro * Recent trial OK but last few efforts poor. Best form is on Poly.6 Kingsley ** Broke through in Class 5 company last start. Outside draw no help.7 That'stheone ** Veteran making a rare appearance on turf but handles the surface.8 Happy Forever * Unsighted last start in Class 4. Best form is on Poly.9 Grand Vitess ** Blinkers on. Could show up. Watch for support back on turf.10 Moova Cash * Has raced well from time to time but prefer Poly.11 Super Zucca * Freshened. Best form over longer on Poly but placed over 1,400m on turf.12 Golden Along * Would need to improve even with boom apprentice and good gate.13 Hellolo * Disappoints more often than not.

RACE 2 (1,200M)

1 Astroheat * Has been handy and faded past two Poly outings.2 Above Speed * Has not shown up at trials and may need time.3 Global Focus * Has yet to show up.4 Katong Park ** Trialled fairly. Watch tote.5 Lesotho Promise *** Nice debut effort. Should be further improved. Right in this.6 McConaughey ** Nice quiet trial.7 Moon Of Neptune ** Trialled OK. Worth thought in debut.8 Pescatore *** Flattened only start where he had some support. Poorly drawn.9 Shabbat *** Blinkers on. Had support in debut but failed to flatter. Should improve.10 Super Enough * Did not show up at trials.11 Unique One *** Ran on strongly in debut. Poorly drawn but could close late.12 Mr California * Had quiet trial. Watch market.13 Public Figure *** Blinkers and tongue tie. Good debut effort. Has trialled twice since.14 Stock Broker ** 2YO. Fair debut effort. Has no weight and should be further improved.15 Let's Scream Now E1 * Resuming. Well drawn. Has some speed and could show up.16 BB Sakura E2 * Resuming. Later.

RACE 3 (1,100M)

1 Golden Mission *** Ran on stoutly behind Wonderful Prince last start. Suited this trip and surface.2 Media Captain *** Very consistent. Will appreciate claim and give a bold sight.3 Treasureintheheart ** Argentine winner who is yet to place in nine Singapore starts.4 Black Fiery *** Racing well over 1,000m, winning KSD last start. Will lead for a long way.5 Benji's Rule ** Only battled last start over 1,100m after placing this grade following two KSD wins.6 Xin Treasure ** Won KSD last start over 1,100m. Has raced well this grade in the past.7 Golden Rabbit ** Placed this company two starts back and usually thereabouts.8 Mighty Creation *** Ran on stoutly to win KSD last start. Poorly drawn but should be closing late.9 Primitive Instinct *** Resumed with good close-up effort in KSD company last start.10 Appreciation * Won maiden over 1,200m three starts back and not far away over 1,000m in two subsequent starts. Draw no help.11 Gypsy Magic * Won weak KSD last outing. This is harder but could show up.12 Chilli ** Veteran resuming. Won trial recently and has performed well first-up before.13 I-Scream Now E1 * Maiden resuming. Has speed and could give a sight.

RACE 4 (1,400M)

1 Hakamgong *** Blinkers on. Improved by initial outing and recent trial.2 Rock Show *** Resumed with sound effort over 1,200m. Better suited over this trip.3 Three Whip * Unsighted in four starts.4 East Coast Park * Excuses last start but done nothing to date.5 Overpower *** Ran on from a long way back over Poly 1,000m last start. This should be more suitable.6 Alasamo *** Has put in solid efforts in both and suited in this.7 Dane's Anatomy * Blinkers on. Fair debut effort and should be improved.8 Mighty Astroboy * Needs to improve.9 Sebrose *** Had no support but flew home late in debut over 1,200m. This trip suits and can win with upgrade to blinkers.10 Hathaway * Better than what she showed last start but still needs to lift.11 Octivia ** Jumped awkwardly and was checked last start. Distance a query.12 Mister Candy *** Blinkers off. Placed in four of five starts. On trial over 1,400m.

RACE 5 (1,200M)

1 Barnato *** Nicely-bred horse who won well first-up. Looks to have improved since. Very hard to beat.2 A Lot In Hand * Did not show up in trial.3 Affleck ** Trialled fairly. Watch tote.4 Castor *** Won trial in slow time but looked comfortable. Value.5 Confeign *** Winkers on. Has put in good efforts in both starts. Should race well again.6 Great Balls Offire ** Battled on well in debut but bad alley no help.7 Happy Saga ** Reasonable debut effort and well drawn here. Should make a bid.8 Masurao ** Bred for more ground but trials have been OK.9 Satellite Prince ** Looked handy in trials. Watch market.10 Scout Done * Trialled OK but in slow time.11 Singsurat * Very green in trial.12 Super Joe ** Looked useful in trial. Watch for support.13 Young Lady * Did not show up in trial.

RACE 6 (1,600M)

1 On Twistter * Hard to consider on form but up in trip might help.2 Mr Victory ** Hard to recommend on form but might improve up in trip.3 Tiger Tzar *** Appreciates first-up run over this trip. Looks better than most here.4 Bat King * Upgrade to blinkers but struggles as a rule.5 Jamieson Park * Best runs have been on the turf.6 Lord Grantham *** Coming off a shocker but switch to Poly in his favour and might be hard to beat.7 Puzzle *** Showed more than enough last start on the Poly to follow. Big show.8 Jet Cosmo *** Blinkers off and goes very close on best form.9 Eishin Bright *** Blinkers on and trip suits, so worth a look in this field.10 Feed Me More * Hasn't backed up only good run.11 Stylish Lad * No.12 Super Velox ** Long-term maiden who can show up in exotics.13 Soaring Win E1 *** In form and might give this a shake if he gets a start.

RACE 7 (1,400M)

1 Gold Run *** Coming off excellent run in top company and can win this.2 Nature Is Nature *** Very much appreciates first-up run and some show on best form.3 Totality *** Form OK and back to Group- winning trip in his favour.4 Indicio *** Doing everything bar win of late and often at a price. Follow.5 Wall Street Boy *** Impressive run of form. Drop back in trip no issue. Can win.6 Liszten *** Always a winning show and looms a solid each-way option with blinkers.7 Terminator *** Blinkers back off after poor run but previous form has him winning.8 Empire Bay *** Yet another who is in solid form and right in this finish.9 My Friend Jo * Resuming. First-up form OK but this race looks tough. Longer better.10 Pint Sized Prince * Outclassed.11 Vectis ** Broke Singapore duck last start but has found a tough race to back that up.

RACE 8 (1,600M)

1 You Da One ** Both runs only fair but look for improvement at the handicap conditions.2 Knight Spirit *** Good last start with significant drop to Class 4 company and up in trip in his favour. Big show.3 Rusty Brown *** Always a chance in this type of race and right in this finish.4 Absolutely *** Excuses in good company last start and hard to beat in suitable race.5 Stage Bright *** In form and back to winning surface in his favour. Each-way.6 Funca ** Blinkers off. While right in this, his Singapore maiden status always a concern.7 Cheetah *** Should be handy throughout. Another in the winning mix.8 Irish Flash * Going along OK but prefer on the Poly.9 Winning Success * Needs easier and longer.

RACE 9 (1,400M)

1 War Affair *** Stamped his dominance over his own age-group last start. Extremely hard to beat.2 Faaltless ** Made War Affair earn his win last start. Expect much of the same.3 Rite Of Spring ** Found out at this level last start but certainly done enough previously to give another chance.4 Desert Fox ** Placed in the first leg. Should figure in exotics over 1,400m.5 Goodman ** Has a Group placing over this trip and improves on 3YO Sprint result.6 Daniel ** Better than what he showed last start and might get out to value.7 Perfect Challenger ** Did better than most in the Sprint. Worth thought at long odds.8 Lucky Mission ** Battled away behind War Affair last start but in the exotic mix.9 Marseille Roulette ** Showed his best Australian form to walk home last start and one that could test the favourite.10 Straighttothepoint ** Smart and has to be considered although this is his biggest test.11 Blue Swede ** Exciting youngster who gives every indication he is a major player.12 Room For Excuse ** Hasn't won since his debut but always in the mix. Respect.13 Easy Money ** Tested at this level but coming off a strong win. Will be flying late.14 Yangon ** Backed up good debut win with solid placing and 1,400m should suit.

RACE 10 (1,200M)

1 Beauty Harmony *** Will race handy and in this a very long way.2 Pacino * Not at his best of late.3 Agenais *** Will be motoring late. Can win if race run to suit swoopers.4 Marcusino ** Coming off a shocker with support but previous form has him involved.5 Vitalico * Needs easier longer.6 My Barbarella *** Blinkers on to try and turn some solid form with support into a win.7 Hidden Venture ** This is tougher than recent Class 5 win but in form. Worth a look.8 Magical Sunset ** Better on the Poly but wins sooner than later this company.9 Fantastic Warrior * No.10 Fuku's Pet ** Competitive as a rule but better on the Poly in Class 5.11 American Vision * Struggling.12 Good Boss ** Better recent form in Class 5 but goes OK on a good day.13 Always A Winner H Genuine Class 5 horse. Value.14 Gravlax H Long-term maiden who has been racing over longer. No.

RACE 11 (1,200M)

1 Mia *** Back in trip but fresh and has plenty of toe. Should go close.2 Royal Tudor *** Progressive type resuming. Recent trial good enough to win first-up.3 Savodan *** Supported and ran well first-up and must be a leading hope.4 Laser Storm ** Bubble burst last start but jockey did report issues. Worth another look.5 Soon Yi *** In terrific form and often value. Will be flying late.6 Swiss Bank ** Former Malaysian who was in terrific form before relocating. Tote guide.7 Eagle Storm *** Hard to fault form and must be a chance although this field is strong.8 Golden Curl ** Usually in the mix and might get out to tempting each-way odds.9 Luwak Coffee ** Another who should be value and goes close on best form.10 Best Tothelign *** Backed up good debut win with a solid placing in nice company. Big show.11 Othello * Appreciates first-up run but not suited here.12 Satellite King ** Had excuses in Singapore debut before placing last start. Keep safe.13 Sir Fleetwood * Honest but drawn wide and this field is tough.14 War Lord ** Tongue tie on after not running on last start but recent trial suggests he gives this a shake.15 Geariguru E1 ** This race has depth but going along OK and pay to follow.16 Tavan Bogd E2 ** Will find this too tough but huge run late last start has him under notice.

- Larry Foley is from kranjiracing.com