Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - BELLENTIA (1) was a barnstorming placegetter on debut at Balaklava and then showed good versatility last start when charging forward, only to be grabbed late on the line. Writing is on the wall. Ready. SILVER CHAOS (2) is a Barbados filly on debut for the Roslyn Day camp. Was much better through the line in recent Strathalbyn trial placing and is drawn well. Can make a bright start. SPURIER (10) has got too far back in both runs back but has been warming late. Strips fitter third-up and can sneak into the frame.
RACE 2 - AMBER NOOK (7) has found it tough to break through but put the writing on the wall last start when charging home to miss by a lip at Murray Bridge. Strips rock-hard fit and only has to hold her form to be getting the job one. TUFF OPERATOR (5)is another that has had a few goes now but is yet to put it all together. Caught the eye last start when rattling home at Port Lincoln. Can settle closer to the action from the better draw and should appreciate the added trip. I LOVE THIS SONG (2) is knocking on the door. Gets weight relief with the 2kg claimer engaged. In the mix if he brings his A-game. ULTRON (6) will be the one to look out for charging late.
RACE 3 - KNIGHT DANCER (4) looked destined to break through at the latest before going amiss and attempting to buck. Has since been sent back to the trials. Can take this out if his head is screwed on. PETITE PUISSANCE (14) was much better at the latest when beaten narrowly at Broken Hill. Should build off that and is drawn softly right down in the weights with the 4kg claimer on. Worth taking seriously. CALL OUT FEE (10) returns. Has found it tough to get off the mark but this is one of her less daunting assignments to date. Don't discount. ICONIC MISSILE (3) wasn't far away fresh and is in the mix second-up.
RACE 4 - A TOUCH FROSTY (1) was an eye-catcher fresh when charging home to just miss the frame in town. Not as effective second-up over this trip but should be hitting his straps now. Leading player. SALUTE THE STARS (7) hasn't won for a very long time but turned in a strong performance last start when nabbing a minor finish in this grade last week. Drops back to a winning trip on short turnaround and can get the job done. ONE SKY ABOVE US (5) was a determined winner in town three starts ago but has since struggled despite market support. Is a track and trip winner that deserves one more chance.
RACE 5 - MYOCEAN WARRIOR (3) has been thereabouts in his three runs back without threatening. Steps back in trip on short turnaround and should be near his top now. Bold showing anticipated. STORM VOYAGER (6) doesn't win out of turn but the nine-year-old has shown good signs in her last two starts that set her up well for this. Will enjoy the drop in grade and gets weight relief with the 3kg claimer engaged. Right in this. CATALINA BLUE (11) lacks tactical speed but possesses a strong dash home. Track and trip winner that could prove tough to stop if the gaps appear. LANCELOTTO (1) has been below his best in his last two but had been ticking along much better prior. Keeping safe with senior hoop in Tourneur taking back home.
RACE 6 - THERMODYNAMIC (7) was a dominant winner fresh and has followed it up with two strong efforts. Cherry-ripe now and is sure to be in this for a very long way. The one to beat. ICHIBANSAN (3) was an eye-catcher fresh when rattling home over a sprinting trip. Hasn't been as effective in his last two when tackling quality opposition. Peaking now and will appreciate the added trip. Can give this a big shake. SILENT DON (2) hasn't threatened in his last two but is a distance specialist, saluting four times over this trip. Draws softly and is rock-hard fit. In the mix. DAZZLING PROSPECT (5) only warmed to his task late when resuming off a long break at headquarters. Kept fresh for his second-up assignment and is the one to look out for charging late.
RACE 7 - CHARLESFORT (4) has returned in good order this prep with two close finishes. Peaking now and is drawn softly. The one to beat. MR WHITACRE (9) was a dominant winner two back at Penola in what has proven a hot form race. Not as effective last start Gawler but no reason he can't bounce back sharply here. WILLASTON (2) hasn't threatened in his last two but is better than those runs suggests. Kept on the fresh side for this with a 29-day break and can give this a good shake on best form. A THOUSAND DEGREES (7) couldn't bring up the hat-trick last start when finishing midfield at Port Lincoln but deserves respect on prior form.
