Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - WILD WINNER (11) was met with good market support on debut at Balaklava and nearly justified it, only missing by a neck. Is sure to have come on with that run under the belt and is the one to beat again with Holder sticking. I AM A FINE LINE (8) improved nicely in town at the latest when finishing fifth only four days ago. Further improvement is anticipated. She holds plenty of appeal on the quick turnaround. RECIPROCAL (5) was thrown in the deep end in her debut prep, last sighted finishing rearward in Listed company. Likely improver during the break and gets the blinkers on first time with in-form hoop in Neindorf engaged. Can make a bright return. Can make a smaller case for debutant FUZZLEBUTT (7).
RACE 2 - BOLTONOVA (1) progressed nicely here three weeks ago when chasing gamely into the frame. Further improvement is anticipated and he's well-placed to go one better. MISS PANTHERLOT (9) has done a good job to find the minors in her first two starts, proving versatile as she's done it from both ends. Peaking now and is great chance to break through. NOITULOVER (10) looked to be nearing a breakthrough but was only fair last start at Balaklava. Cherry-ripe and is worth keeping onside from the inside draw. ROCKTAGON (5) warmed to his task nicely on debut here three weeks ago. Another one to consider.
RACE 3 - HYPERNOVA (4) battled on gamely into a midfield finish in town last start. The form from the race has stuck up superbly in 25 days with three subsequent winners. Peaking now and looks the one to beat. CINCHONA (8) returns for the sharp Clarken & O'Shea partnership. Has shown glimpses of ability in her two runs and could be ready to go on with it now. Will pay to watch what the late money thinks. THE CREED (7) finds the maiden win elusive but has shown some positive signs. Comes through the same race as Hypernova. Keeping safe. HISWAY (3) is another that returns and warrants safe keeping on best figures.
RACE 4 - FINE FUTURE (2) only just missed when resuming last start in town. Fitter now and is ready to get off the mark. FAST BUBBLES (1) was unlucky not to shed the tag last start when missing by a lip. Peaking now and is the main threat. IDRACOWRA (11) gave a bold sight last start but found nothing in the lane. Had shown positive signs prior, keeping safe in exotics. DARKNCONFIDENTIAL (9) never got into the race when returning on a wet Morphettville Parks surface. Better for the hit-out. Can run into the frame.
RACE 5 - ARTPARK (7) dug deep to shed her maiden tag when returning at Mildura then was far from disgraced in a BM64 at Sandown-Lakeside last time. Peaking now and has been kept fresh for this. Leading player. HIGH ON SUGAR (5) was only fair when resuming in town last start. Better placed over this trip and is drawn to get all the favours with Crowther piloting. Big danger. CHELSEA CUBE (3) chased gamely into the placings when returning in testing conditions at Gawler. Not as effective last start but can bounce back sharply third-up. LONGER ROUTE (6) returns. Found himself in some subsequently strong form races last campaign which put him in good stead for his return. Don't underestimate.
RACE 6 - Tricky race. VALENTINA CHARM (3) finds it tough to notch up her second win but is knocking on the door. Has hit the line hard in her last two and is well-placed to convert. SUGGESTIVE MISS (2) has warmed to her task nicely in both runs back. Hasn't saluted in a long time but should be nearing her peak now and is among the main hopes. ROMANOVA (5) progressed nicely third-up when giving backers a bold sight at Balaklava. Fitter again and could prove tough to reel in with similar tactics applied. PRANCING COUNTESS (7) returns and strips fitter for a Morphettville trial. Keeping safe.
RACE 7 - TESTA DEXTA (6) lengthened nicely to return a winner at Balaklava. No tougher this time and he's a likely improver. The one to beat. LIMITED RISK (2) went better than the form reads last start, closing off nicely to only fall 2.4L shy of the winner. Strips fitter third-up and will appreciate the extra 300m. Gets his chance to break a long run of outs. HASSLEFREE (1) showed improvement here last start when finishing midfield. Should be nearing his peak third-up and is among the chances. READ (3) doesn't win out of turn but is worth including in the numbers on best figures.
RACE 8 - Tough race. RED SEQUOIA (6) doesn't win out of turn but absolutely relishes this trip. Is another that holds intrigue on the short turnaround. SALUTE THE STARS (8) is knocking on the door off the back of two close finishes. Drawn ugly but has gun hoop in Toeroek sticking. One of the main chances. FLYING ASSASSIN (3) was a barnstorming winner here last time out. Enjoyed a ratings spike and is right in contention if he can replicate that effort. CAPRICORN RIDGE (2) hasn't been sighted in his last two starts but was a handy winner earlier in the prep. In the mix on best efforts and is worth keeping safe.
RACE 9 - BLIXTEN (6) finds the second win elusive but is knocking on the door. Gets in well at the weights with the 3kg claimer back on and is drawn favourably. Leading player. LAST WAR (12) put the writing on the wall last start in this grade. Not drawn as kindly this time but will appreciate the extra 200m. Can give this a shake. BYWATERS ROAD (9) didn't give his rivals a sniff last start when leading pillar-to-post. Stays over a winning trip and can run another bold race. LEADER'S PRIDE (7) didn't offer a yelp last start in town, but this is easier on the four-day turnaround. Don't dismiss lightly.
