Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - AQUAHOLIC (2) is third-up and has been racing in stronger provincial and metropolitan races. Led and missed a whisker on the Sunny Coast poly first-up but disappointed well-supported at Doomben following when he hung out (vet cleared). He wasn't beaten far in a Group 3 earlier in the year and fitter is worth another chance. BOYFRIEND MATERIAL (5) switched from a Victorian barn and was beaten 1.4L at Mackay first-up. He can build on that and Wiggins' booking is a strong push for his chances. RUN FREDA RUN (7) peaks and Huxtable's engagement is also a lead. She was backed off the map at Mackay 5-days ago but settled too far back. Stablemate FLY TRAP (6) has scope for improvement and has been freshened.
RACE 2 - STREET GLORY (4) was narrowly beaten here twice and then was beaten 1.6L at the Sunny Coast stepping up to 2200m. Comes back to 1805m here but she's versatile. The 3kg claim brings her right into it. ROY'S ROAD (6) was quickly back on track delivering a 58 at Mackay. She's on a 5-day return and has placed 2/3 over this distance. MURRAJONG ROAD (1) won a 60 at this track/trip and didn't have much luck at Mackay following. Maps to advantage today and is a chance to bounce. WATERMELON (5) is better than the form reads. He's on a quick backup and finally jumps from an inside gate. His effort at the Gold Coast two back would see him in the finish.
RACE 3 - NONDISCLOSURE (2) switched from the top Victorian stable and was beaten a whisker at Mackay first-up. Proven second-up and has plenty in the tank. The one to beat. GENERAL WOLFFE (6) resumed here with a good effort over 1300m. Maps well and presents fitter. The 3kg claim brings him right into it. CHANGE THE DEEL (4) peaks and was nudged out at the Sunny Coast twice before getting too far back there last time. Has been kept on the fresh side and looks well placed. NOBLE HEART (3) is third-up and the longer sprint should suit. Keeps the 3kg claim and is well in the mix.
RACE 4 - ONE PERCENT (4) missed a nose here on debut off sharp trials and then went Mackay and was beaten 1.5L heavily bet again. The winkers go on and he has the tactical speed to manage the awkward barrier. Keeps the gun hoop and should see out the extra 300m. PEAKING TOM (5) was beaten a whisker here x2 and then hit the line well stepping up to this distance. Raced a short-priced favourite in that and is worth another chance. MOISSANITE (3) switched from the premier Victorian barn and just missed at Thangool first-up when expected to win. He'll be suited over 1500m and has placed second-up in stronger. Maps well and has to be kept safe. HADMYTIME (2) is a leader who spiked his figures narrowly beaten here over 1400m. A leading jockey is reunited and he will give a sight.
RACE 5 - Tricky. DISCOVERED GOLD (10) resumed off a brief but sharp maiden campaign with a near-miss at Mackay heavily-bet. The local will have taken fitness and has a 3kg claim and a soft draw. Tough to beat. ALLOUTATIME (7) resumes and has switched from the Kendrick yard. She's proven fresh and brings a trial win from this track. Draws awkwardly but a gun jockey is engaged and that's a decent push for her chances. POWER OF KATIE (13) resumes and has also trialled well. She'll be naturally improved and has shown enough to take seriously. AGE OF AQUARIUS (6) is up to this at best and needed the first-up outing. Comes back to a shorter sprint and has a key jockey switch to Stanley. Still lightly-raced and a much better effort is anticipated.
RACE 6 - FINE SHOT (9) resumes for the hot Walsh yard and has won 3/3 fresh and 2/3 this course and distance. Draws out but Stanley is a key jockey engagement. Rates strongly and a bold effort is likely. UNDER THE CAP (4) resumes for the Kendrick yard and is proven fresh. He comes off a career peak and has trialled well. Likes it here and look for him to settle back and come late. MEDIA EMPIRE (3) got too far back in a Quality to Doomben but won comfortably here prior at this level. Has a couple of key gear additions and his record at the track is hard to knock. NAMAZU (1) resumes and is better than the form line suggests. He will race over further but the recent trial was good and he tumbles in grade with a handy 3kg claim. May need one but is worth a look.
RACE 7 - YOSEMITE FALLS (13) resumes following a switch to the in-form Walsh yard. She's been racing in provincial and metropolitan company in Victoria and is proven fresh and at the distance. Brings a solid trial and Huxtable is a positive jockey engagement. Stablemate SAILOR'S RUM (7) resumes and also has a leading hoop aboard. Owns a sharp trial and maps well. May be presented forward this time around. GRAYSONG (4) will give away a start but the former Victorian should be ready to show more like his best. Has two key gear additions and gets in well with the 3kg claim. WHAT A DOOZY (12) led and went back-to-back here winning an Open 3 and then found the grade a stretch at Ipswich and prepared to forgive. She races forward and freshened-up can get back on track at a price.
