RACE 1

Not an easy race to begin with. Hearts (1) has been racing consistently and last start finished close-up in Class 4 company. Back to maiden grade here suits but he rises 7.5kg in weight here. Grand Asahi (12) is still a maiden after 23 attempts but has been racing well of late while Pasha Khan (10) ran second to Emerald Hill four starts back and if he can repeat that effort should go close here. Jeram Jeram (2) disappointed when up in distance last time but is worth another chance on his previous placing.

RACE 2

Champion jockey Joao Moreira has given a strong lead here with Pioneer Seven (8). Did a respectable job on debut and with the experience under the belt should make a bold bid. Jackpot (4) is coming off a break. Showed promise at first three runs before contesting the Golden Horseshoe in May. He’ll run well while American Gladiator (1) has three placings from his four starts to date and cannot be dismissed. Machfive (7) is a first starter with the Michael Freedman stable and has trialled soundly for his debut.

RACE 3

A tough race with a number of hopes. Fat King (1) will appreciate the drop in grade and should be tough to stop. Ran second in a Class 3 race some four starts back and while up in weight has drawn OK and must be respected. Arrow To Post (3) has had the two runs back following a spell and with Joao Moreira on board from barrier one should be hard to beat while Flying Ahead (4) has been freshened since his latest outing and is expected to be hitting the line strongly. Volkov (2) was disappointing last time but his previous form had been solid and is well worth another chance.

RACE 4

An open and tricky race with some good hopes. Probo Chandroso (2) tried bravely last time when run down by Magic Diva. The claim for Tan Wei Li brings him in nicely here and a forward showing is expected. Pegasus Victory (1) has been racing well in this class of late and just missed last time while Lucky Sun (7) hasn’t been too far away in recent assignments and should make a bold bid in this line-up. Whydoyouask (9) scored a solid win against similar opposition last time and while up in weight should make a bold bid also.

RACE 5

Looks a suitable race for El Padrino (2) which raced as Ip Man last preparation. He returned to racing with a good first up effort on July 13 and with added fitness is expected to go close. Makkura (5) has done nothing wrong in her only two starts to date in Singapore and should again figure prominently while Yoyo (9) is a handy sprinter on his day and fresh up here cannot be dismissed. Al’s Knight (1) is another that is rarely too far away in this grade and despite the wide draw should make his presence felt.

RACE 6

Despite the poor draw it looks a suitable race for Chun Doong (1). Last two have been on the turf and he did wobble about last time. Senior jockey Alan Munro takes over here and he’s expected to run well. Vitalico (8) has been racing consistently and with Joao Moreira in the saddle he’s expected to figure prominently while Seasons Wonder (4) raced on the speed and fought on well last time and won’t be too far away again. Roman Empire (5) boxed on soundly last time and with the weight drop here from a good draw should make a bold bid.

RACE 7

A drop in weight and a favourable barrier draw all points to Jeram Glory (4) being tough to hold out here. He’s finished second at his past two outings when collared late and should be in the firing line for a long way here. Excuse My Friends (1) lost his position mid-race before running on again late last time so the small field here suits while The Cinderella Man (2) is racing in great heart and a forward showing is again expected. Positive Thinking (6) has a win and three placings to his credit from his last five outings and while up in grade should again make his presence felt.

RACE 8

A good race with some in form gallopers engaged. Emerald Hill (8) has done nothing wrong to date in his three outings and can measure up to the tougher grade. However he’s not going to find it easy with Speedy Cat (1) racing in good form and which looks better off back to this trip while Emblessed (6) has won his last four starts and can certainly take that next step up here. Niceone (9) has won four of his last five starts and from the good draw with not much weight is expected to run well.

RACE 9

Honest campaigner Tenuponten (5) gets his chance to break back into winning form. Has filled a placing at his past three outings and looks well suited here from the good draw. True North (2) recorded a strong maiden win last time and can back up the form here while Baby Face (3) has been around the mark in similar company of late and is expected to make a bold bid here. Magic Ocean (4) disappointed last time but his previous win was good and is expected to figure prominently here.