Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - GINGER SINNER (8) progressed nicely second-up when filling the frame here. Strips fitter and will appreciate the added trip. Looks ready to get off the mark. EMBELLISHER (7) is a Crackerjack King colt stepping out on debut for Andrew Gluyas. He's a half-sibling to Listed winner Wasabi Bob and other winners. Has worked well in his lead-up work and is drawn to get the gun run. Bright start anticipated. CRACKEN GOOD TIME (1) finds the maiden win elusive but was better last start when just missing the frame over this track and trip. Can make his presence felt. DUNREAL (6) is a Dundeel gelding on debut for the Seyers camp. Has worked well at the trials and deserves some thought, especially if there's late market support
RACE 2 - SCANDALIST (13) was denied narrowly of resuming a maiden winner at Murray Bridge three back. Has been thereabouts in her next two when well supported. Gets the blinkers on first time and is drawn favourably again. Ready. ALL TOO MYSTI (9) beat home Scandalist on debut. Wasn't as effective last time at Gawler but should be peaking now. Holder on adds confidence. Main danger. RIGHT OF VETO (12) is a Barbados filly on debut for the Hardacre camp. Found the line nicely when placing in recent Strathalbyn trial. Drawn sticky but is expected to make her presence felt in this line-up. SOMEWHERE SOON (14) also debuts and deserves some thought. Will pay to see what the late money does with her.
RACE 3 - JUSTA STAR (12) found one better here last start over a shorter journey but still did a good job to beat home a few of these. Should be nearing his peak third-up and gets in low at the weights again with the 2kg claimer sticking. Just needs a sprinkle of luck from the draw. SPLASH LANDING (14) continues to hit the line hard but is leaving herself with too much to do. Could go either way from the inside, will prove tough to stop if close enough when turning. HOLPIN (2) was much better last start at Mt Gambier when closing off strongly into the frame. Strips fitter on the quick back-up and is among the key chances. IVAN (3) next best.
RACE 4 - HADAR (1) has returned in terrific order this campaign, going close to making it back-to-back wins last start when beaten a long neck at Gawler. Strikes a similar assignment and only has to gold his form to be very competitive again. KING HALSTON (2) returns and makes his stable debut for the Bain & Taylor partnership. Has found it tough to knock off his second win but has his share of ability. Strips fitter for two lead-up trials and can play a major role. DOUBLE YOU OWE (5) did a good job second-up when finishing in the placings at Bordertown. Not as effective last start when in the market but deserves consideration with Holder going back on. THINKINGNINTYNINE (3) finally broke through for a well-deserved victory last start at Bordertown. Tougher this time but is in the mix.
RACE 5 - ALPHA FLIGHT (1) has shown great tactical speed in his two runs back, only to be captured late. Peaking now and is sure to prove very tough to reel in. MAY'S WEST (7) put the writing on the wall last start when beaten narrowly over the track and trip. Rock-hard fit now and gets in low at the weights again with the 4kg claimer sticking. Big chance. SHIKANIC (3) doesn't win out of turn but hasn't done much wrong of late. Strikes an easier assignment after only being beaten 2.2L in town last start. Just needs some luck from the wide alley. O'WHATAPICTURE (5) is yet to strike through this campaign but hasn't been far away. Peaking now and gets his chance to break a long run of outs.
RACE 6 - THE GREY KING (1) was denied narrowly from resuming a winner here two weeks ago. Is sure to have come on with that run under the belt and is the one to beat. SUGGESTIVE MISS (3) knuckled down strongly in the lane to grab a minor cheque last start at Port Lincoln. Has been out of the winner's circle for a long time but this is one of her best chances. A THOUSAND DEGREES (10) is in the mix after being beaten a head last start at Port Lincoln. Deserves more respect this time and can add some juice to exotics. JIVE BABY (6) returns and was a barnstorming winner when resuming last campaign. Crowther piloting is a positive and she's in the mix.
RACE 7 - MR TRAFFICANTI (2) has been an eye-catcher in last two when tackling tougher opposition in town. Profiles strongly with the drop in grade and gets a key booking in Holder. Leading player. PRETTY RELIABLE (10) lengthened nicely over the concluding stages to finish in the frame last start at Gawler. Hasn't won for a little while but deserves respect in this line-up. CASTLECOMER (9) stuck on gamely into the frame here last start at long odds. Draws low and is more than capable on best figures. Deserves a lot more respect this time. RUN ON (6) returned in great order to score here two weeks ago. Improvement to come second-up. Have to consider.
