Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - PURE BLISS (13) worked into the race nicely here on debut and closed off solidly into the placings. Comes in on the fresh side for this but has kept the legs ticking over with a nice Gawler trial win. Bold showing anticipated. THE STALKER (5) resumes. Finds the maiden win elusive but has turned in some solid efforts. Tuned up for this with a minor placing in a recent Gawler trial and the booking of Jason Holder reads favourably. NICISH (12) went close to shedding the maiden tag before heading to the paddock. Drawn sticky but is worth including.

RACE 2 - DUAL FUEL (1) was denied by the barest of margins when shooting for four straight. Swimming in purple patch of form and can make a quick return to the winner's circle. CHEVAL SAVANT (2) is another who is ticking along nicely, finishing second last time at Ararat when going for the hat-trick. Drops slightly in grade and is the immediate threat. KENTUCKY NICK (4) made light work of his rivals last start at Ararat. This is tougher but he draws well with senior hoop in Pannell piloting. In the mix. MAKBEEL (6) dug deep to resume a winner a Colac. Needs to go up a rung or two but is open to improvement.

RACE 3 - IMPOSSIBLE ACTION (8) was no match for the winner last time here in a hotly run race. Gets weight relief and is cherry-ripe now fourth run in. Gets his chance to break a long run of outs. BILLIE BRONX (6) hasn't been able to live up to market expectation in her last two when sent out public elect but has been far from disgraced. Rates highly on best efforts and is drawn to advantage. Big threat. NEODIUM (1) is yet to strike through this time in but hasn't been far away. He's a course and distance specialist and goes super third up. Sure to be giving this a big shake. MARACOURT (5) has hit the line nicely in his two runs back. Strips fitter third up and is expected to be getting involved late. DAIQUIRI (2) resumes and has saluted first up in the past. Looking for further but is worth throwing in the exotics.

RACE 4 - STOKOMO (5) was denied a lip from making it two on the bounce to start his career. No tougher this time and has leading hoop in Toeroek sticking. Leading player. ARTFUL TAWNY (8) closed off strongly to the line last start behind Stokomo when resuming at HQ, beaten under a length in fourth. Sure to have come on with that run under the belt and is unbeaten second up. Expect him to be featuring. ANOTHERHOUSE (1) is on the quick back up after a solid chasing effort behind a smart one on Adelaide Cup Day. Fitter now and gets the services of Holder. Right in this. SIR SWAY (2) split Stokomo and Artful Tawny last start. Drawn less favourably this time but can be included. KRISTOBEL (9) hasn't done much wrong of late, finishing in the top two in her last four starts, including a win. Drawn well and gets in well at the weights. Needs to be considered.

RACE 5 - CARARADA (5) lengthened nicely in the run home when paring of with the winner, only to be denied by a nose. Racing in great order and is drawn to advantage. Another win inbound. TRES BELLE (6) doesn't win out of turn but has hit the line firmly in her last two, in the market on both occasions. Expect to drift back from the gate and be taking the strongest strides late. HUMBOLDT (1) has been freshened and comes through some strong form races with a stack of subsequent winners. This is well within his grasp on best figures but just needs to put it all together. MISS VIGNETTE (13) was poised to strike last start at Bordertown but just lacked the winning blow. Gets 5kgs off her back. Could prove decisive. EXALTED KATE (10) capitalised on her close fresh run with a handy win last time at Gawler. Drawn ugly but is open to further improvement. Don't take lightly.

RACE 6 - QEYAADY (7) has been in the money in his last couple of runs, beaten narrowly on both occasions. Shoulders a handy record over the track and trip and takes benefit from reuniting with winning hoop in Eaton. Ready to strike through. LONRODEX (4) wasn't far away here fresh, despite finishing out of the frame. Sure to have come on with that run under his belt and is drawn to advantage on the inside with sharp hoop in Toeroek piloting. Can give this a big shake. LUNAR HERO (1) drove hard to get the verdict last start at Murray Bridge. This is tougher but can keep the ball rolling. WINNING REVOLUTION (10) has caught the eye in his last two at big odds. Gets in low at the weights and is one to watch for late in the piece. A must for exotic players.

RACE 7 - MY HARUCONI (2) was an eye-catcher last start on the main track, when flashing home to only be beaten 1.5L. Drawn much kinder this time and gets a key jockey switch to Crowther. Best figures measure up nicely. Leading player. SHARENDIPITY (9) is ready to make her return after enjoying a successful debut prep. Expected to have come on during the break. Can make a strong account of herself. LITTLE BIT CHAI (1) gave backers a great sight last start at Murray Bridge, only to be denied by a long neck. Drawn to advantage and could prove tough to reel in. NO ENTITLEMENT (11) enjoyed a ratings spike last start at Gawler when driving hard to score with a bit up her sleeve. Can progress off that run. In the mix. COOL HEART (4) hasn't done a great deal wrong of late but is just lacking results. Comes in on the fresh side and goes well over this journey. Don't underestimate.

RACE 8 - LIMITED RISK (4) has hit the line nicely in his two runs back, without earning a minor cheque. Drawn kinder this time and has the blinkers removed first time. Cherry-ripe now. Leading player. KUBLAI (9) didn't give his rivals a sniff last start at Balaklava when leading pillar-to-post. Tougher this time but gets in well at the weights again with the 3kg claimer sticking. Expect him to be in this for a very long way. THEBIGSOSSO (11) wasn't far away when resuming at Bordertown but just lacked a fitness edge. Better for the hit out and is among the key chances this time. STORYTELLER (5) is ready to make his return after enjoying a successful debut prep. Shoulders his share of ability and is drawn to take close order. Expect him to be featuring. FOSTER STREET (8) drops back to a favoured trip and is capable of producing big finals splits at odds. A must for exotic players.

RACE 9 - TEXAN WINDSTORM (1) has been denied by bare margins in his two runs back. Saves his best for this track and trip and has proved a versatile type with his racing pattern. Expected him to be fighting out the finish again. ZEBELLA (3) was poised to strike here last start and sprinted quickly to record a comfortable win. Has enough early dash to offset the wide alley, without wasting too many pennies. Should prove tough to reel in for her rivals. FIELD THE MOMENT (14) is yet to strike through this time but seems to have worked nicely into this campaign. Gets in well at the weights with the 3kg claimer engaged. Gets his chance to break a long run of outs. IMBIBE (7) returns. Only had the one start last time in and made it count, scoring here in a tight finish. Strips fitter for a recent Gawler trial placing. Solid claims on best form and is among the winning hopes. SMILING FROM ABOVE (8) is ticking along nicely this time in and is another worth considering.