Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - The babies kick us off. CANOODLING (6) was well in the betting when runner-up around this circuit on debut and will have derived a stack of benefit from that day at the races. Sure to be well-educated from the Gollan camp and can go one better against this line-up. The well-related SECRET SORT (1) (half to G3 winner Bigboyroy) was another to just find one better when facing the starter for the first time and gets some weight relief with the claim from the inside marble. Looms as the main danger. ANGEL'S TRUMPET (7) placed in lesser grade on debut but will have come on with that run now under the belt. May earn some minor money. DESTINYS SUMMIT (4) next in line.
RACE 2 - ALDEENAARY (6) was a touch disappointing when resuming but then improved sharply to finish runner-up when stepping up in trip last time out. The extra furlong here looks to suit and Maloney sticks in the irons. Rates the testing material. NEW JOY (10) got the job done here at the latest effort and will have derived a stack of confidence from that victory. Big hope. The consistent CEREMONIOUS (9) has remarkably hit the top five in all 11 career starts to date and is always in the mix. Can trouble the judge again. OLD SONG (11) next in line.
RACE 3 - METALART (2) started his career in fine fashion stringing four wins together on the bounce before being tipped out for a spell. Has been thereabouts in both runs since the break and will be ready to peak now third-up. Is three from four around this circuit and should be in the finish with any luck from the draw. END ASSEMBLY (1) has been right there in all three runs since joining the new stable and rates a genuine top three contender on best form. The well-related TORABELLA (15) (half to 5xG1 winner Shoot Out) rounds out the selections.
RACE 4 - ANDERSEN (19) hasn't done much wrong with two wins and two placings from four career outings and gets in on the minimum. Will be at his peak now fourth-up from the spell and looks the galloper in this field with the most upside. Should be right there at the finish. EXCEED SPEED (6) has only missed a drum once in six career efforts and doesn't know how to put in a bad one. Top three commodity. TAVS (18) has been plying his trade in harder Sydney races and is having his first run for the new stable. Respect any market support. BENCOOLEN (8) is a last-start winner who cannot be ignored.
RACE 5 - KADALL (1) is an honest campaigner who has hit the top five in all seven starts this preparation and strikes a winnable contest here. Has placed two from three around this circuit and gets Maloney on board to navigate from the sticky draw. Can find winning form. FELIX THE SCAT (10) is first-up here but has won when fresh before and is drawn to get a soft run in transit from gate two. Respect from the Gollan barn. QUOTHQUAN (6) has a win and four seconds from seven starts around this circuit and will be at peak fitness for this. Has to be included. EL PENSADOR (3) has won over this course and distance, gets 2kg off with the claim and draws the inside marble. Ticks a few boxes. READY AZZ EVA (2) best of the rest.
RACE 6 - BUSTING (5) didn't come up last campaign but the form he showed previously was full of merit. Revved up for this with two recent trials and trust that Gollan will have him forward enough to feature in the finish. THANKYOU HENRY (12) hasn't done much wrong with two wins and a second from just three career starts and has earned his shot in town now. Worth serious consideration. THAT'S AN EXTRA (13) has won three of four overall and has to be included following a few key scratchings.
RACE 7 - BUBBA'S BAY (3) loves this course and distance winning three from as many starts and has hit a rich vein of form of late. Goes well for Mallyon who has two wins and a placing from just three rides and can continue the winning run. TIGER SHARK (5) is a bit of a hit or miss type but has won four from six around this circuit and can play role if she brings her A-game. MIDNIGHT IN TOKYO (8) resumes here but has a handy first-up record and a strong showing while fresh would not surprise. HARD TO SAY (1) wasn't disgraced in Group 3 company last time out and will find this assignment easier. Top three hope. NASHIRA (9) strips fitter third-up from the break and should get a cosy run from gate three. In the mix.
RACE 8 - KRONENBOURG (1) is building up an impressive record winning six of 16 overall including a further five placings. Is two from two over this course and distance and gets Maloney on from the favourable draw. Looks the hardest to beat. BETTCHA THE CROWN (2) returned to the winners' stall here last time out and the step-up to the mile journey looks ideal. Shapes as a major contender. The well-related LIVING FREE (5) (half to Group 1 winner Warning) has strung three wins together on the bounce and is racing with a lot of confidence. Cannot be discounted. BELVEDERE BOYS (7) also hails from a handy family (half to G2 winner Frolic) and will be near his peak now third-up from the spell. Gets 2kg off and has to be included. BASARWA (6) is a last-start winner who may earn some minor money.
RACE 9 - The well-related GIVE ME SPACE (7) (half to G3 winner Extra Time) just missed the placings here on debut before being tipped out for time to furnish. Has since returned with a five-length romp at Eagle Farm and will have taken a bunch of confidence from that dominant victory. Can go back-to-back to start the campaign. KING POTTER (8) couldn't have been more impressive saluting here when first-up and winning hoop Guthman-Chester sticks in the irons. Expect another bold showing. BOOMTOWN BOSS (4) grows a leg for Lang who has two wins from as many steers and again gets the benefit or her 2kg claim. Top three candidate. SUPERALLOY (1) has placed four of six overall and may earn some minor money. MISTER BIANCO (2) gets Maloney on board from the favourable draw and can run a race while fresh.
RACE 10 - HELL (7) loves this six-furlong journey with three wins and a second from just four attempts and doesn't know how to run a bad race. Will be rock-hard fit for this and gets in well at the weights with the 2kg claim. Sure to be right there at the business end. XPRESSO (3) strips fitter third-up from the spell and gets the deadly Vandyke/Maloney combination from the low draw. Can play a major role in the finish. WEIGALL TIGER (9) resumes here but is yet to miss a place in three first-up efforts and can run a race while fresh. MAJESTIC BOOM (8) next in line.
