Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - DAISYDOO (9) was an improver last start when settling closer, chasing gamely to the line to just miss the minors at Balaklava. Should be hitting her straps now third-up. Expect her to go back from the draw and be launching late. FLICK ROLL (5) finds the maiden win elusive but it certainly hasn't been without trying. Showed good tactical speed again last start, only to be gunned down late. Continues to attract firm market support, can't see that changing in this line-up. SHIMSHALAR (7) returns. Has shown positive signs without breaking through and is drawn to get the gun run. Will appreciate the anticipated tempo and just needs the gap to appear to be featuring. MISS MOLOKAI (11) rates a chance.
RACE 2 - TURNED LOOSE (11) was super fresh when returning off a 443-day break at Naracoorte in a great training performance. Found a dominant winner last start at Stawell but still did a good job to take second. Nearing her peak now and is a chief contender, will just need some luck from the wide alley. BROWN NOSE DAY GAL (9) draws alongside and will also need a touch of luck but was an eye-catcher on debut at Morphettville when flashing home into second. Is sure to have come on with that run under the belt. She will be preying they overdo it early for her. BRUZANI (8) progressed nicely second-up at Naracoorte when closing off strongly into the placings. Strips fitter third-up and can make his presence felt. SPECIAL SPOT (6) returns and looks best of the rest.
RACE 3 - INHERENTLY (1) shed the maiden tag when sent out over a longer trip for the first time. Open to further improvement and is drawn well for Tourneur. Can go on with it now. MAKEWHOLE (4) lengthened nicely in the lane to make good inroads and earn a minor check when resuming at Colac. Improvement to come second-up. Expecting him to drift back from the draw and charge home late. LUCANIA (3) has been mixing her form this campaign but turned in one of his better runs last start when rattling home into the frame at Colac. Has filled the placings at both attempts at this track. Looks the key danger. SUFFOLK STAR (5) returns for the Preusker camp and finds a nice kick-off point. In the mix.
RACE 4 - FOUR OUTLAWS (1) never looked likely first-up at Naracoorte when but did make some late ground to finishing midfield. Has a fair bit of improvement to come. No surprise to see her fighting out the finish. OSTILE (4) drops back sharply in trip off a 62-day break. Suspect he will find himself in a tricky spot from the low draw but is one to watch for late in the piece. Worth each-way consideration. FIGHTING SWEET (10) hasn't done much in recent runs but will strip fitter and is well placed. Can feature. FIFTH HUSBAND (8) can contest for a place.
RACE 5 - CHIPSON (5) couldn't quite live up to market expectations last start in town but was far from disgraced against a handy bunch. Was a dominant winner here the start prior when racing prominently. Boasts the best figures and form. The one to beat. HE'S GODSPEED (2) is ticking along nicely. Was shooting for the hat-trick earlier in the prep before producing two commendable fifths when tackling tougher opposition. Kept fresh for this with 46 days in between. His peaks stack up and he looks the main threat. CRANC (4) is yet to strike through this campaign but is busting too. Will appreciate the added trip fourth-up and can give this a big shake. DALE'S ROCKET (3) progressed nicely here second-up wheat closing off strongly into the frame to miss by 0.7L. Strips fitter third-up and is another will relish the rise in trip. Among the winning chances.
RACE 6 - CORK HARBOUR (9) performed well above market expectations last start in town when filling the frame. That form stacks right up for this and he will take some stopping if he can repeat that effort. BULLS ON PARADE (1) returns and is a handy enough type on his day. Will appreciate taking on this grade fresh and can run a big race. PINCHBECK (6) disappointed punters last start at Bordertown but was good here two back when making light work of his rivals in a similar grade. His best is good enough. NUDGE 'EM ALONG (5) loomed up and kept finding to grab a minor placing when resuming at Naracoorte. Improvement to come second-up and he gets in well at the weights with the 3kg claimer engaged. Gets his chance to break a long run of outs.
RACE 7 - OFCOURSE I WILL (5) never looked likely last start at Bordertown when always well back but was better from Gawler. Form earlier in the prep measures up well for this, just needs to find it. Likes this track and trip and can bounce back sharply on the four day turnaround. MR FERRARI (2) was well below his best last start in town but had been racing better prior. Boasts a solid record over this trip and should give himself every chance up on the speed. BULL DUST (3) made good late ground last start to finish in the frame at Penshurst. Sure to be putting in the big strides late again. FAST 'N' FORWARD (4) returns at a favoured venue and is four-time winner over this journey. Have to consider.
