Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - DAZE OFF (5) showed some ability in her only trial appearance, winning easily at Corowa just over a week ago. If she runs up to the trial she'll take beating. READ MY LIPS (3) disappointed last time on the synthetic at Ballarat and that might be worth overlooking. Previous form was honest and could lift sharply. MAJESTIC DEEL (10) is from a top stable and wasn't beaten far in his latest trial at Corowa. Has the inside gate and pay to keep safe. MISS FENNELL (11) and FIRST BENDER (6) have claims.
RACE 2 - DRESSEL (1) showed improvement at second run for the new stable by hitting the line nicely late at Canberra on the synthetic. Back on grass here and extra trip ideal. Go well. NEWYORK MISSILE (4) was favourite but dropped right out when failing at Albury last time. Previous form was solid and blinkers come off. Entitled to another chance. REWARD IN TIME (7) was first-up for a year when runner-up at Gundagai early this week. Can give another sight. IT IS TO BE (2) and CAB PIERRO (8) stay under notice.
RACE 3 - DUBAI SHOWGIRL (5) led all the way and held on for a game win at Kembla Grange over 2400m. Stays down in the weights and is a big chance. SEPMER FORTIS (2) finished too well to score over 2000m on a heavy track here a couple of weeks ago and has to be considered again. KNIGHTS ARMOUR (1) was runner-up to Semper Fortis last time and stays under notice here. SLIPSTREAMING (6) and CLASSY JOE (4) are in the mix.
RACE 4 - SPINOSAURUS (8) is racing in good form around the sprint trip and should find a spot right on the speed here. This is a winnable race and he's a big chance. MOJO MUSIC (7) regained his best form at Albury last time leading all the way. One of the main hopes again. FANGELA (1) is back in trip but is more than capable in this grade and does have a good record and this track and distance. Go well. LANG PARK (4) and NEVERSTANDINGSTILL (3) are down in class and have claims.
RACE 5 - PRINCE OF ARENDELL (5) is back in trip after a fair effort at Hawkesbury behind a runaway winner. More than capable on previous form. MYSTIC DIVA (12) is a maiden but made a promising return a couple of weeks ago and will appreciate the extra trip. Right in this. AVONVIEW (1) is a likely improver on last start at Sapphire Coast now he's getting back onto firmer footing. KERMA ART (3) and SLEIGH'S BELLE (9) are worth some thought.
RACE 6 - CLEVER ART (3) made a handy return over a similar trip at Albury and will be fitter for this. Gets in well with the claim and this is a big chance for her. SUPER SUNNY SEEYA (4) was a popular winner at 1000m last time so brings winning form here. Record this trip is a worry but drawn to have every chance. SWEET PAREE (9) won twice before failing at Albury when favourite at 1400m last time. Back in trip and is lightly raced so entitled to another shot. MISS STALWART (8) and BONVALANTE (6) are worth thought.
RACE 7 - MAKE IT SWEET (4) had a great first preparation and was too good before a spell knocking over a maiden. This trip suits fresh and has trialled nicely. Must respect. YAM (7) showed improvement second-up to be narrowly beaten at Albury. Rise in distance is timely and is one of the main chances. SOUTHERN DANCER (11) comes off an impressive maiden win and while drawn wide has a case. NOTLEANORMEAN (10) can show up while EPIC TIME (2) is next best.