Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - NEAP TIDE (3) showed nice improvement out to this trip last start, beaten 3.8L at Bunbury. He'll only get better for that run and he draws a slightly better gate this time. Expecting further improvement and that'll make him hard to beat. AH KUM (2) has been going around in stronger company of late, beaten 2.8L at Belmont last start after running in Open 3YO company prior Blinkers go no again with Chris Parnham booked to ride. He ticks plenty of boxes. SMART SHADOW (5) has been collared late in her past couple, but is a fit horse who maps to find the front again. Racing well without winning and she has been fancied in her previous runs. Will prove tough to catch. THINK LIKA WINNER (1) ran on well from the back last start and now draws better with Pike in the saddle. Live chance.

RACE 2 - AYUMI (4) found one better at Bunbury last time out, finishing 1.7L off the winner over 1400m. Now out tot he mile for the second time and on the quick turnaround. The 3kg claim comes in handy and she's sure to put her best foot forward. MIRO (2) went into Open company last start over 2000m and wasn't disgraced at Bunbury, beaten 3L when running on from the back. Back to this trip where he's put up plenty of good figures and he maps for a kinder run this time around. Expecting another bold showing. AUDIO BOY (1) showed good improvement second-up when sitting close to the speed and ending up 1.5L off the winner. CJP sticks with him and he's still got upside. Back to this level suits and he shapes as a key player. MORE SPECIAL (5) can roll to the front with the 3kg claim of Martinan and may take plenty of catching.

RACE 3 - SWEET EYES (13) showed enough on debut at Bunbury when sitting on the speed and only finishing 3.7L off a good winner. The form out of that has stood up well and She gets in at the bottom of the weights. Looks to have good ability and will be hard to beat with improvement expected. SKY GOD (9) didn't produce his best last start at Bunbury over 1685m, following a strong run at Belmont the start prior. Slightly back in trip now and CJP hops in the saddle from a good draw. Expect him to be back in the run, but he'll be coming home with a wet sail. ROYAL TROOPER (12) contested a stronger race last start and wasn't disgraced when only 3.3L off the winner over 1400m. He'll find this easier and stepping out in trip appears ideal. Can put his best foot forward. NO BID (3) showed sharp improvement last start and a repeat of that effort would see him in the finish. CHOICE THINKING (4) will enjoy the step out to the mile again and is worth including.

RACE 4 - RED AUTUMN (4) clocked some fast sectionals when running on from the back in Open grade at Belmont last time out, beaten 1.6L. He'll find this a little easier and Pike hopping back in the saddle is a big tick. May need some luck from the draw, but if he gets it he'll be mighty hard to beat. DUBAI'S DAUGHTER (3) hasn't put a foot wrong this campaign when only 0.8L away last time out at this track and trip. She has the peed to roll forward from the alley which is a big tick in this field. Should be hitting peak fitness now and can make her presence felt. RISE TO GLORY (2) disappointed last start, though he has been racing in stronger company than he meets today. He rates highly off his effort two back in Open 3YO company and he'll appreciate coming back to maiden grade. Right in the mix. MAGNIQUE (12) has shown good ability at the trials and is worth including on debut. CASHEL PALACE (9) has trialled well in readiness and can make her mark.

RACE 5 - PETITE VITESSE (6) ran o well over this track ad trip first-up, beaten 3L This looks a similar race and improvement is anticipated second-up, with Pike sticking a good push for her chances. Still has upside and can shed the maiden tag today. SAMARAS JOY (4) was below her best at Bunbury last start following a good run at this track and trip prior. On the quick turnaround today, and getting back to her best would see her in the finish. SUPERFLUOUS (10) has shown good signs at the trials and a bold effort on debut wouldn't surprise. SPIRIT RUNNER (8) stuck on well over 1100m on debut and can improve out in trip.

RACE 6 - POND MASTER (5) stuck on gamely from the front first-up over 1200m at Bunbury and will strip fitter for that effort. The rise in trip doesn't appear an issue and Pike remaining in the saddle is a big key to his chances. The one to beat with improvement to come. REPEATER (2) led them up over this course and distance last start and found one better, beaten 2.6L. Drawn out this time, but he has shown he can cross from the deep before and Steve Parnham knows him well. Fit and should give a good sight. MIGHTY HOSANNA (11) has bumped into a couple of good maiden's this time in work. This looks a nice race off her recent figures and the blinkers go on first time as she carries the minimum. Expected to be in the finish. BIONDO (1) draws a much better gate today and can run a much-improved race. LIEN HYPHEN (6) has trialled well coming into this and is not to be discounted.

RACE 7 - ONE PUNCH (5) was solid off the quick turnaround last time out, sticking in there to be beaten just 2.8L. This looks a much better race for him today back to a CL1 from another good draw. Looks set to return to the winners stall. TALK TO WYN (4) comes through a hot form race 25 days ago when he was beaten 3.4L following a bright start to his career. The wide draw may be a niggle, though he rates highly and Gaerth's claim comes in handy. Can get back to winning ways. MISS WALL STREET (7) went to town last start and held her own following a win over 1400m here two back. She has improved with every run this time in work and Chris Parnham sticking adds confidence. Can make her presence felt. L'IL CAPRI (8) gets the blinkers on first time following a disappointing run last start and can bounce back. ALMAYA (1) can run a bold race first-up.

RACE 8 - ELLICAZAM (8) scored impressively on debut before stepping out in trip last start and fading badly. Form out of that race has been strong though and getting back to this track and trip appears ideal. Can bounce back in a big way. CLOSE TALKER (6) is a fresh winner in the past and has trialled well coming into this event today. She should get her chance from an inside alley and if she's close to her best on resumption, she'll take plenty of beating. JANNY (5) is another who has trialled well in readiness for her return and can run a bold race. SHASFA (9) won impressively at Mt Magnet last start and is some hope from a nice draw.

RACE 9 - LOOKS (8) kept on well from the front last start to finish just 1L off the winner at Bunbury on the 9-day turnaround. This looks another good race for him as he drops a kilo and draws well again. Will be hard to catch if he can hold his form. QUEENSLAND DIESEL (3) is hard to knock on recent form, storming home most recently to miss by just 2.1L. He drops plenty of weight today and the form out of his last start 38 days ago has been strong. Ticks plenty of boxes and is sure to make his presence felt. COSTA DEL SANTO (4) closed off strongly at Bunbury last start when dropping back to 1400m and will look to do the same again today. His recent figures stack up well and if he gets the breaks, he'll be storming over the top. MEGAMI (1) is better than what she showed first-up at Belmont and will find this a little easier. Drawn well again today and can improve. PRETTY DEVINE (9) has claims off a nice run last start at Toodyay.