Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - BOUNTY BY KNIGHT (2) finds the maiden win elusive but continues to turn in some handy efforts. Is aided at the weights with the 2kg claimer engaged. Best figures measure up and is ready to get off the mark. VELOCE ROSA (3) has shown positive signs in her first three efforts. Stuck gamely to her task last start at Gosford in testing conditions. Main danger. SAIL BY (11) chased soundly into the placings here last start. Carries fitness and is among the chances. TREZZAMINA (8) has good early dash and will be looking to offset the wide alley as quickly as possible. Expect her to be in this for a long way.
RACE 2 - DIVINE CONCLUSION (1) went forward last time and battled on gamely to finish just a head from the winner at Queanbeyan. Should be peaking now and is ready to get off the mark. GREY LAD (8) chased gamely into second last start at Albury. Strips fitter third-up and gets 4kgs off his back. Drawn much kinder this time and deserves a lot more market respect. DIPIERDOMENICO (4) was doing his best work late when finishing behind Grey Lad last start. Sure to improve second-up and can give this a big shake. STAY TUNED (2) made good headway in the lane to fill the frame at Hawkesbury. Back-marker who keeps coming. Will prove tough to hold out. UNITED FRONT (3) was well supported last time out but disappointed in finishing fifth here. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes.
RACE 3 - SHE WITHIN (12) is a first-starter by Divine Prophet from Pegasus Queen who has been a prolific producer including winners at black type level. Found the line under her own accord in her only trial in readiness. Can make a bright start. KUROKAREN (6) finds it tough to break the ice but lines up well in what looks a weak maiden field. Capable of getting off the mark on best efforts. WINGS OF CARMEN (10) is a gelding by Inference stepping out on debut for Donna Scott. Has had the benefit of a trial and gets a jockey booking in Beasley. No surprise to see him featuring. MEDINA KHALIFA (11) is another debutant that warrants respecting. Will pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
RACE 4 - LANG PARK (2) has switched yards since going under as favourite last start at Casterton. The form out of the race has stuck up superbly in 29 days with four subsequent winners. Drops back in trip and only needs to hold his form to be winning. LIPSTICK SWING (3) usually races best fresh and goes well over this track and trip. Expecting her to charge forward and prove a challenge to reel in for her rivals. PROPHET'S PRIDE (4) chased gamely to just miss the frame when resuming last time at Moruya. Is sure to have come on with that run under the belt and is among the main contenders. KAPPY'S ANGEL (6) took the gap and let down powerfully to get the verdict on the Riverside track here last start. This is tougher but she warrants plenty of thought on her home track. MR MOPPETT (1) was a strong winner against similar opposition two back. Relishes this trip and needs to be included.
RACE 5 - ADOLPHUS (5) has been an ultra-impressive winner in his two runs back. Steps up another notch here but he looks more than up to it. Big chance to bring up the hat-trick. EXCEEDINGLY HOT (6) didn't give his rivals a sniff last start at Albury when leading pillar-to-post. Drawn to advantage and gets in well again at the weights with the 2kg claimer sticking. Will take some reeling in for his rivals. FIFI BLUE (7) has become quite the bridesmaid of late. Clearly shoulders her share of ability and has to be included among the main hopes. BUFF MOBILE (11) was no match for Exceedingly Hot last start but now meets him 5kgs better. Keep safe at the big quote.
RACE 6 - WHITE TIGHTS (10) wasn't able to justify favouritism last start at Goulburn but is racing well. Gets in well at the weights and will only needs to hold her form to be competitive. The wide alley is the only concern. JAZ TYCOON (2) returns and makes his stable debut for Ben Brisbourne. Has shown his share of ability and strips fitter for a recent trial placings. Key chance. SAINT LOFT (7) hasn't won for a long time but rates highly on best figures. Wasn't far away last start and gets a key booking in Beasley. In the mix. TYCOON ARTIE (4) was a handy maiden winner last start at Goulburn. Wide alley to overcome but should be kept safe.
RACE 7 - MAGMETRIC (2) returns and is yet to miss the frame fresh. Is a lightly raced six-year-old that has shown good ability. Found the line nicely in recent Albury trial win. Bold showing anticipated. GINJARI (10) drove hard to work home over the top to score last start at Goulburn. Shoulders a strong record over this journey and will be doing her best work late after drawing wide. YOU WISH (9) was captured on the line by Ginjari last time but meets her better at the weights this time. Expecting her to go forward again and be in this for a long way. Smaller cases can be made for I'M NOT LEAVING (1) and HURRICANE ABLOWING (5).
