Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - SWEETWILLHEBE (6) progressed nicely here last start when missing by the barest of margins from shedding the maiden tag. Further improvement to come third-up and has enough ability to offset the wide alley and win. KUNG FU KISSES (10) was disappointing last start when well below her best. Interesting to note the application of blinkers first time. Expecting sharp improvement. SPECTAUR (11) was nearing her first win before turning in a poor one last start. Comes in on the fresh side with four weeks between runs and is among the key chances. OUR SWOOSH (2) has chased soundly into the placings at this track in his last two without threatening the winner. Worth keeping safe.
RACE 2 - KETCHIKAN (2) didn't give his rivals a sniff last start at Gawler when leading pillar-to-post to shed his maiden tag. Confidence boosting win and can repeat the dose on the quick turnaround. LADY DE LUNE (8) usually runs well here, placing in half of her starts at the venue. Is another that has been of the winner's circle for a long time but strikes one of easier assignments to date. Can give this a shake. MOUNT MUMUKAI (7) got off the mark here in great style three back but has since struggled to go on with it. Keep safe.
RACE 3 - PETRA'S GIRL (9) returns. Has found the maiden win elusive but it certainly hasn't been without trying, placings in half of his starts. Rates highly in this field and gets in well at the weights with the 2kg claimer engaged. Ready to get off the mark. TRELAZE (6) showed good early toe here last start when leading them into the lane, only to be caught late to finish third. Well placed in this line-up and could prove tough to reel in with similar tactics applied. SCARFACE (2) missed by a head from shedding the maiden tag when resuming here back in May. Has only been sound at his next two but comes in fresh of a 42-day break. Improvement anticipated and he's a winning chance. Smaller cases can also be made for LA MAQUETA (7) and FOXY FROST (11).
RACE 4 - AL RANCHERO (4) failed to live up to market support here last start but did make some late inroads. Profiles nicely for this with 28 days between runs and usually performs best at this venue. Willing to give another chance. REGAL ROCKET (1) drive hard to just miss here last start. Put the writing on the wall and is well placed to land the winning blow. COMMANDING REIGN (3) finished just under 2L behind Regal Rocket last start after showing good tactical speed. Meets RR slightly better at the weights this time and is worth including. HOT FLUSH (6) comes through the same race and was too bad to be true. Only just missed the start prior at the same venue and would prefer to assess him off that run. Don't dismiss.
RACE 5 - ALLUSION (2) did a good job to find the frame two back at Gawler but couldn't follow it up last time when always well back. Won't find this as tough and is drawn a bit kinder. Leading player. DEVINE ASSASSIN (4) didn't give a shout here last time out, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Worth another chance on best figures. GARRIRE (1) bounced back to a bit of form last time out when finishing fourth at Balaklava. Is another that should finds this easier as he drops back slightly in grade. Have to take seriously. TIME WARRIOR (5) showed improvement here third-up when finishing in the frame. Doesn't have to find too much more this time to be very competitive.
RACE 6 - SHALAGA (5) missed by a head to Fair Legacy here four weeks ago. Meets the winner better at the weights this time and shoulders a strong record at this venue. Big chance to overturn the result. FAIR LEGACY (4) is certainly in a purple patch of form as she shoots for her fifth straight success, all previous coming at this venue. Not much changes apart from the extra journey. Big chance to keep winning. EXCELMAN (3) hasn't been able to put it all together to salute for quite some time but clearly has some ability. Keep safe.
RACE 7 - RUSTYDUSTYSUNSHINE (6) wound up strongly only to be denied by a head here last start. Boasts a handy record over the track and trip and the engagement of Milnes is noteworthy. Bold showing anticipated. MELMAC (2) was well below his best here last start when always well back but had been ticking along nicely prior. Best figures measure up and he can bounce back quickly over a trip he likes. SASSY ANGEL (10) comes in off a 28-day break after a disappointing effort here last start. Kept ticking over with a placing in a recent trial at Balaklava. Can turn things around. UNICORNY (7) strips fitter third-up and is worth keeping safe.
RACE 8 - SHIKANIC (3) charged forward from a wide here last start and fought hard in the lane to just miss. Fitter again and is drawn much kinder. Ready to go a couple better. LANCELOTTO (4) comes through the same race and wasn't beaten far despite finishing seventh. Gets in slightly better at the weights this time and should be nearing his peak. Main threat. STAKE A CLAIM (5) was the eye-catcher in the same race when closing off solidly into a midfield finish. Expecting him to head back again from the draw and be charging hardest late. BROADWAY LANE (1) next best.
RACE 9 - LUNAR SOLAR (1) found it too tough last start in town when shooting for the hat-trick. Two wins prior both came at this venue and Tala Hutchinson reuniting is a good push for her chances. Will need some luck from the draw but is one of the key chances. RICHED (8) was only a neck away from the winner here two back but struggled to follow it up last time out. Rates highly on best figures and is worth including. AMBELLO (7) made light work of a maiden field here last start. Re-unites with Alice Lindsay. Harder task ahead this time off a 51-day break but can measure up.
