Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - NOT TO BE TRUSTED (10) warmed to her task nicely in the lane when closing off solidly into fourth on debut at Gawler. Tended to race greenly over the concluding stages so is sure to have come on with race experience. Bold showing is anticipated. TOOWANDA (11) returns. Gave a bold sight in her final run of her debut prep and fought on gamely to run fourth at big odds. Strips fitter for a Morphettville trial placing and is drawn well. Can make her presence felt. MUMMSIE (12) is a Casino Prince filly stepping out on debut for the Andrew Bobbin yard. Has shown good signs in her lead-up work. Worth paying attention to what the market does with her. BONNAROO (5) returns and is also worth considering.
RACE 2 - TRAP THE CODE (12) hit the line nicely to finish a close third two back at Warracknabeal before following up with another solid effort last start. Will be hitting her peak now. Wide alley is the only query but should run very well. VAL D'ISERE (4) couldn't pay the punters first-up when sent out equal favourite at Gawler. Is better than that run suggests and can improve sharply. DANGEROUS SECRET (6) has hit the frame nicely in both runs back. Is another that will be nearing her top but also has an ugly draw. HARD LEAF (7) never looked likely last start when settling a long way back in the G3 SA Sires' Produce Stakes. Tackles a much more suitable assignment this time and deserves respect.
RACE 3 - HEIDI HEIDI HO (4) resumes for the Doudle camp and looks to have come back in great order on the back of a nice Morphettville trial. Was thrown in the deep end at her last start when tackling the LR HC Nitschke Stakes. Faces nothing of the sort this time and gets in well at the weights with Taylor Johnstone claiming 2kgs. Leading player. NANKEEN (1) returns. Was last seen shedding her maiden tag with authority at Naracoorte in February. Tougher this time but he's a likely improver. Smaller cases can be made for resuming mare ZALINI (8) and GOPHER FRANK (2).
RACE 4 - Tricky race. FOUR OUTLAWS (4) looked to be nearing a breakthrough win before disappointing at Warrnambool. Too bad to be true last start and now reunites with Jacob Opperman who has a strong association. Forgiving. PULVERISER (3) showed good tactical speed at Casterton when leading pillar-to-post in a similar grade. Carries another big weight but is expected to take some stopping with similar tactics applied. ZAYNUDIN (1) was firm in the market when resuming at Warrnambool but turned in a poor one. Has been kept fresh for this as he steps out in trip. Sharp improvement is anticipated. SIX DEGREES (12) is still a maiden but has shown ability. Don't overlook.
RACE 5 - RED ROOF (8) hasn't been sighted for a long time, last taking to the track back in September. Didn't have much last campaign but did produce some strong efforts. Plenty of winners around her and recent trial win and low draw should have her forward enough to feature prominently. ANY LUCK (7) was a nice winner here earlier in the trip over a similar distance. Has been around the mark following and will only need to hold her form to be very competitive. UNDER THE PALAIS (3) enjoyed a ratings spike last start at Warrnambool when scoring by a head. Shoulders a handy record over this journey and is aided again at the weights with the 3kg claimer sticking. Among the main chances. Smaller cases can also be made for MARK OF THE MAN (2) and WHAT A FLIRT (6).
RACE 6 - REAL THINKER (12) beat home Johnny Cigar and a few others when resuming last start at Bordertown. Strips fitter again with that run under the belt and meets them better at the weights. The one to beat. JOHNNY CIGAR (4) has hit the line hard in both runs back, launching her assault from a long way off them. Fitter third-up and is drawn a bit closer. Right in this. LINES OF GLORY (6) doesn't win out of turn but carries solid form-lines. Is aided at the weights with the 2kg claimer engaged and usually runs well at this venue. In the mix. STONEFIELD (9) only warmed to his task late when resuming at Murray Bridge. Improvement to come second-up and he's worth keeping safe.
RACE 7 - CALICO JACK (1) was a brave front-running winner last start at Bendigo. Has enough dash to offset the wide alley and is aided at the weights again with another 3kg claimer piloting. Can give another bold sight. STYLISH ENUFF (2) was well below his best last start when shooting for the hat-trick. Willing to look past the poor run off the 48-day freshen. MISO (3) will enjoy a drop in grade after two convincing defeats. Boasts a good record over this distance and is drawn to advantage. Can bounce back sharply. STORM VOYAGER (5) strips fitter third-up and is better than her first two runs of the prep suggest. Keep safe.
