Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - AMBITIOUS CREEK (5) has found the maiden win elusive but looks to strike his easiest assignment to date as he makes his stable debut for Garret Lynch. Went better than his form reads last start at Newcastle, only beaten 2.7L. Drops back in trip off 59-day freshen and is drawn soft. Bold showing anticipated. ISUSPECTJEU (10) returns and sets up to give this a big shake off the back of a dominant trial win here in readiness. Bold showing anticipated. MATEO (7) stuck on gamely into the placings here two weeks ago. Drawn sticky but is one of the key players off that effort. Debutant AM I LACY (3) will improve off whatever she does and deserves a market watch.
RACE 2 - HARD LEAF (6) struggles to break the ice but was well fancied last time but just failed to get the job done here when beaten narrowly in second. Wolanin sticks and knows him well. Another great chance to get off the mark. STAR VALOUR (4) has hit the line nicely in his two runs back and should be nearing his peak. Will drift back again from the draw and be taking strong strides late. Expected to measure right up. MA BELLE GRISE (11) didn't offer much here fresh last start when resuming but is sure to have come on with that run under her belt. Will appreciate the added trip and is among the main hopes MIDNIGHT RULER (1) was only fair on debut here two weeks ago when sent out public elect. Better for race experience and warrants following up.
RACE 3 - LITTLE PRINCESS (12) disappointed two back on Balaklava Cup Day when sent out deep odds on but was much better last time in town. Rates highly on best efforts and is ready to shed her tag. CINCHONA (5) was fast out of the gates and gave gave backers a bold sight here last start before sticking on gamely into the frame. Strips fitter third-up and is expected to be in this for a very long way. ANDAMOOKA (4) chased solidly into the placings when resuming over this track and trip two weeks ago. Improvement to come second-up and is expected to be doing her best work late. Smaller case can be made for the resuming INNOCENT SIPS (7).
RACE 4 - SIR PANAMA (1) was an eye-catching winner here three back over a similar trip. Not as effective in his next two starts but has been far from disgraced. Rates highly on best figures and is a leading player. HOUSE SPOUSE (3) only warmed to is task late when resuming here last start. Has a fair record when second up and is drawn to take closer order from the draw. Main danger. BELMONT AVENUE (2) has struggled to threaten of late but his best figures measure up. Can play a role in a weak contest. MARINA (8) is a grand old horse. Lines up for start 107 and is a second-up winner. Not without his chance off 57-day freshen.
RACE 5 - ONE SKY ABOVE US (7) has been thereabouts in her two runs back, only beaten just over a length in fifth last time out over 1050m at Balaklava. Will appreciate the added trip third-up and is ready to fire. REALTIN (4) was below his best here last time but usually races well over the track and trip. Willing to forgive with winning hoop reuniting. FOX DUNNETT (1) failed to finish off here last start when resuming off a 359-day break. Is sure to have come on from the hitout and can hopefully take closer order. Watch for sharp improvement. TIME WARRIOR (9) next best.
RACE 6 - BANGERANG REDBACK (1) was much better here last start despite not quite living up to market expectation. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. CHEF DE MISSION (9) didn't give his rivals a sniff here last start when leading pillar-to-post for a comprehensive win in this grade. Carries more weight but is a likely improver with strong prospects. FOSSHIO (2) was a determined winner here at his most recent outing at the venue and looks to have come back in good order on the back of an arrogant trial win. No shock to see him featuring. CALL ME HERBIE (4) returns and it's worth noting he started the last campaign in the placings here. Shoulders a handy record over this course and distance and is among the better hopes.
RACE 7 - SINO WITNESS (3) showed great tactical speed when resuming here two weeks ago, only to be captured on the line. Is a track and trip specialist and is sure to prove tough to catch with added fitness. MORTY (4) has struggled to threaten of late when tackling city grade. Drops back to the country circuit and finds the right race to turn things around. THE ART OF FLYING (2) returned to form last start when scoring by a long neck here over the same journey. Winning hoop sticks and there's no reason he can't repeat the dose. I NEED A DRINK (1) ran a better race last start here. No surprise to see him in the mix.
RACE 8 - THE HASS (1) was a handy winner fresh in town but hasn't quite been able to go on with it. Was better last start and will appreciate stepping back out to a winning trip. Leading contender. TOAST THE DEEL (6) wasn't disgraced in town last start when finishing ninth at Morphettville Parks. Boasts a good record over this distance and is drawn softly. Expect her to be fighting out the finish. UTILITARIAN (8) returned with a bang here last start over the 1000m when launching late on his rivals to get the verdict. Unbeaten at this venue and is well placed to add to that tally. DANTELA (5) resumes over a pet trip but is yet to strike fresh. Deserves respect.
RACE 9 - KAIDO (1) made light work over his rivals here last start when scoring over the same journey. Winning hoop sticks with the 4kg claim and there's no reason they can't repeat the dose. DIAMENTE TAGLIATO (8) returns and while he's yet to get the job done fresh he boasts a handy record at this venue. Trial win in readiness will have forward enough to give this a big shake. Expect him to burn to the front and take plenty of reeling in. MESSERSCHMITT (2) made progress finishing midfield last start at this track when jumping at long odds. Worth further consideration. PARACHUTER (12) did enough when midfield here last time to also get a second look.
