Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - RELEASE THE SPIRIT (3) finds his race today at start nine after sitting on the speed when a tenacious second over 1400m at Dubbo on August 21. Finally drawn a decent gate and will take catching. CLEVER COOKIE (5) much better performance when sat on the speed before tiring late to finish fourth over 1200m at Dubbo on August 21. Drops in weight and can take a hand in the finish. CONVERSATIONS (1) is yet to break through in 30 runs and placed twice at this track. Will find this slightly easier after running tenth over 1400m at Dubbo on August 21. Can run into the minor money. RICH STREET (7) last three runs have been solid and will appreciate the firmer track. Ran on late when third over 1400m at Dubbo on August 21. Stays in the numbers.
RACE 2 - LUNAIRE (6) lightly raced mare with a stack of ability. Knocked up late in the heavy going on resumption when a narrow second over 1100m at Scone on August 19. Expected to go one better in this easier contest. FLIGHT OR FIGHT (3) racing well and looks close to a win. Backed up her sound second two-back, with another on-speed second over 1200m at Gilgandra on August 3. Can play a leading role again with the 3kg claim. OUR WARHORSE (7) finished in the minor money at three of her last four starts and total forgive from the wide gate when eighth over 1000m at Warren on July 23. Kept fresh and maps well. LOCH ANTON LADY (5) last start was back on December 28 when third over 1010m at Orange. Has since gone to a new yard. Could surprise fresh.
RACE 3 - CHECK YOUR SIX (2) first run for new stable when powering late to finish third over 1200m at Dubbo on August 21. Fitter now and expected to be strong late. LANWAR (4) will appreciate the 3kg claim and the blinkers here after finishing a plugging fifth over 1000m at Dubbo on August 21. Among the top chances in what looks a suitable race. DIVINE ENTITY (3) turned in a strong performance first-up when placing at Warren, then outclassed when 11th over 1100m at Dubbo on August 11. Don't dismiss. BULLISH DRAGON (1) should run well first-up.
RACE 4 - PATTERA (1) placed in two of his three starts and maps to get the right run. Speared across from the wide gate when third over 1000m at Gilgandra on August 3. Dunbar sticks and looks placed to advantage. COMOBELLA (12) Press Statement filly out of an I Am Invincible mare on debut for the Brett Robb stable. Looked to have plenty in the tank when a trial winner over 1010m at Orange on March 11. ASPEN BOULEVARD (3) returns off a 30-day let-up after being nailed late when a narrow second over 1000m at Gilgandra on August 3. Will give plenty of cheek again from the good gate with the claim. THE GIT UP (9) resumes here. Showed form on occasion last time in. Don't dismiss fresh.
RACE 5 - WAY TO DIVINE (8) surged late to get off the mark at start ten with a solid victory over 1400m at Dubbo on August 21. Drops in weight and can go on with the job now. MAGNACE (3) undefeated at this track and has a good record over the mile. Motored late from well back when sixth over 1400m at Dubbo three weeks ago. Will prove hard to hold out. OUTBACK CRUMPET (6) raced on the speed over 1600m at Dubbo last start and stuck on gamely, going down by just a nose in second. Gets her chance from the draw. OCEAN HONOUR (4) sequence of wins was broken last time out when he finished second over 2000m at Louth although only 0.7 lengths from the winner. Racing well and has claims.
RACE 6 - GREEN PINEAPPLE (5) relished the heavy conditions when a determined maiden winner over 1100m at Bathurst on July 30. Gets a similar set-up here in a fairly weak C1. TINCITY (9) nice win on debut but has struggled since. Back to her right distance range today after finishing sixth over 1400m at Albury two weeks ago. Will add value to the exotics. ONE MORE THING (13) finished second at Cowra two runs back then stretched out to the 1300m when a tiring sixth over 1300m at Bathurst on July 30. Stanley rides again with the claim and not to be underestimated. MAGIC MADONNA (7) returned to winning form second up last start, scoring by a long neck over 1000m at Gilgandra. Has scope for improvement. Confidence is high and must be considered.
RACE 7 - KEEP ON GOING (1) smart on his day and has solid second-up credentials. Gets the tongue-tie applied today with the 4kg claim. Solid each-way contender. HAMPTON COVE (11) handy galloper back in winning form last start over 1100m at Gilgandra. Confidence is back and can sneak into the finish again. MS REEVES (5) last appeared when she finished third over 1000m at Dubbo on August 21. Definite winning chance. Keep safe. THAT'S BETTER (2) has yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest effort a fifth over 1100m at Bathurst five weeks ago. Fitter and in the mix.
RACE 8 - SHAQUILA (3) racing in career best form and looks the main danger. Nailed late with the big weight when second over 1200m at Dubbo on August 12. Gets his chance from the draw. BENYATTA (9) much better run in weaker company when second at Cobar over the 1200m on August 17. Finally drawn a decent gate and can take a hand in the finish. KORA MAGIC (10) will be ready to peak at the third run in. Keep in mind. TABORCA (4) returns. Fitter for a subsequent trial win at Scone. In the mix.
RACE 9 - BLISS (3) holding her form well and ready to win with the blinkers added. Nailed late when taken to the front for a narrow second over 1400m at Dubbo on August 21. No excuses here. CAFE AWARD (11) second run for new stable broke through for her maiden win over 1200m at Dubbo on August 21. Confidence is high now and maps well. KISS THE OUTCAST (14) returned good figures at his last two runs and has genuine prospects. Gave his all right to the line with the 59kg when a narrow fourth over 1600m at Warren on July 23. Drops in weight and trip and not to be underestimated. NAVAL DESTROYER (1) has had one run back from a break and was well held in fourth over 1400m at Dubbo three weeks ago. Fitter and in the mix.
