Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - OOHLALOUVRE (8) is unlucky to still be a maiden hitting the top-five in five of six career starts to date and strikes a very winnable contest here. Has placed two from three over this track and trip and will be rock-hard fit now fourth-up from the spell. Looks the one they all have to run down. HOT TORQUE INVEGAS (6) resumes here but the two runs prior to the spell were good enough to feature in a race like this. Draws the inside marble and looms as the main danger. CLICK CLICK BOOM (4) has been thereabouts in all three outings this campaign and seems to be nearing a maiden victory. Top-three conveyance. DRANITZELLE (2) was well in the betting here on debut and where there's smoke there's fire. Respect any market confidence. ZOUCHASE (3) was a touch plain in town when facing the starter for the first time but has since been tipped out for time to furnish. Can run a race while fresh.
RACE 2 - BLUE MOVES (8) placed over this course and distance when having her first start for the new stable and is sure to have come on with that local run now under the belt. Strips fitter third-up from the spell and should be going very close to breaking the maiden status here. BEE TWO (5) has been in the mix in both starts this campaign and only needs some luck from the outside draw to play a major role in the outcome. CUTTING EDGE (2) is first-up but has placed two from two when fresh and has tuned up for this with a recent trial. Top-three aspirations. DIVINE SOURCE (6) is at the races for the first time but has shown ability at the trials and is sure to be well-educated from the Munce barn. Keep safe. ABSINTHE CAT (4) rounds out the selections in a race with only a handful of chances.
RACE 3 - DIBBA DOBBA (2) has been knocking on the door of a maiden victory and this is not an overly strong affair. Has placed four of five around this circuit and gets in well at the weights with the 3kg claim. Ticks a few boxes. VESPER LYND (3) has hit the top-five in all five career outings and is yet to put in a poor one. Gets Rodd on board and should be right there at the business end. MODISTE (7) has placed two from three over this course and distance and is usually thereabouts. In the mix. ENUFF PILLS (8) has been right there in all four starts since joining the new stable and is capable of earning some minor money again. STREAK OF WINNING (1) is at the races for the first time but looked handy winning a recent trial here and any market support should be noted.
RACE 4 - Looks a wide-open contest. JUNGLE FEVER (2) has been thereabouts in all three runs this preparation and should be ready to peak now fourth-up from the spell. Has placed around this circuit and gets 3kg weight relief with the claim. Best figures measure up. PRETTY LITTLE LASS (9) boasts a win around this circuit and will be rock-hard fit for this. Should be ready to show something now. SCRIBBLE (7) is lightly-raced but has shown ability in the past and looks the runner in this field with the most upside. Strong top-three prospects. Former Victorian BAVARIAN LADY (5) will find this easier than what she faced down south and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley. Watch market moves. EL KABONG (11) has hit the top-five at his past five outings and may earn another cheque.
RACE 5 - QUADE (9) has hit a purple patch of form winning two of his past three including saluting over this track and trip three back. Racing with a lot of confidence and should be going very close again. BAD EDUCATION (7) is a three-time winner around this circuit and has been about the mark in harder contests in town of late. Should appreciate the drop back in grade here and is sure to be right there when the judge calls a halt. CHAKRA BOY (3) grows a leg for hoop Stanley who has three wins and four placings from just nine steers. Has to be included. I SEE YOU COMING (5) best of the rest while fresh.
RACE 6 - PIVOTAL LAD (4) got the job done over this course and distance at the latest outing and winning rider Guthmann-Chester sticks in the stirrups. Draws the inside alley and should give this a mighty shake. LION CLASS (7) has just run into one better in both starts since joining the new stable and cannot be underestimated. Top-three aspirations. BILLY'S BRO (2) is usually thereabouts and looks one for the multiples. BELISTIC MAN (5) next in line.
RACE 7 - DIVINE DIAMONDS (9) has placed two from two around this circuit and looks ready for the step-up to the mile journey now. Drawn to get across easily from gate four and should be right there when the whips are cracking. DARK THINKER (10) goes well for Guthmann-Chester who has a win and two placings from five rides. Top-three commodity on best form. BARELLO (1) has won at this track and is drawn to get a cosy run in transit from the inside alley. In the mix. MAGADAN (7) strips fitter second-up from the break and can trouble the judge with luck in running.
