Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - ICEBREAKER (6) is a 10-start maiden who gets conditions to suit second-up. Will find this more to his liking after finishing sixth over 1600m at this track on March 20. Lone placing was on a heavy track and looks one of the main players here. ECLAIR DANCER (1) fitter after two runs back and finds a fairly weak maiden today. Taken back from the wide gate before making a little ground late when sixth over 2000m at Canberra on March 29. In right grade and expected to play a leading role. HONGKONG HARMONY (3) much better run when stretched out in trip to finish a slick third over 1500m at Hawkesbury on March 19. Gives the impression this distance will suit and a repeat of latest should see him figure prominently. GOLD SOMETHING (2) at his top for this and not a bad effort when fourth over 2135m at Grafton I C1 grade on March 25. Best figures can see him finish in the minor money.
RACE 2 - CHEVRON (3) underrated colt who finally shed his maiden status at start nine. Taken to the front with the 58.5kg when a dominant winner over 1300m at Randwick Kensington on March 27. Can continue his winning streak from the good gate in this grade. TAKE THE JACKPOT (6) races well this track and trip and total forgive when 15th over 1350m at this track behind Ausbred Flirt in the Provincial CQ on March 30. In the right class today and expected to take holding out. PENNART (5) chasing his third straight win today after scoring a gritty victory in the heavy (8) going over 1400m at Taree on March 26. Should cope with this tougher assignment. BARANOF (2) close to his top now after disappointing when last of 15 at Rosehill in Midway grade on March 23 over 1500m. Can bounce back in this easier race and sneak into the minor money.
RACE 3 - BLACK TIARA (9) consistent mare who finds her race today after having to work hard from the wide draw when a tenacious second over 1200m at Beaumont (Newcastle) on March 25. Drop in weight suits and map to get the right run. Go close. JUMP IN THE LINE (1) improving with racing and senior rider on for this after finishing second over 1300m at Hawkesbury on March 28. Blinkers go on and expected to be in this for a long while. JARED (3) trained on the track and bred to get through the conditions third-up. Shuffled back early before warming up late when fourth over 1300m at Hawkesbury on March 28. Look for him swooping late. MORE VOLTAGE (11) much better showing when sat on the speed for a battling third over 1300m at Hawkesbury last time out. Claim helps again and strips fitter now.
RACE 4 - INDIAMO (5) strong on debut with the 58.5kg when sat up on the speed for a fighting second over 1280m at Muswellbrook on March 15. Fitter now and race pattern looks suited to the tight Wyong circuit. Will take catching. Group 3 placegetter MAKE A CALL (7) has needed the two runs back and strong through the line when fifth over 1300m at Warwick Farm on April 1. Likely to drift back again and this looks more to his liking. BELLENTH (3) nice Hellbent filly who made a pleasing debut when motored late to finish third over 1100m at Hawkesbury on March 28. Distance suits and can play a leading role. ONE COMMAND (9) tracked the speed on debut when an even fifth over 1300m at Randwick Kensington on March 27. Further improved now and gets all the favours from the good gate.
RACE 5 - SCALEXTRICS (11) is at his top now and indicated a win was imminent when he was strong through the line to finish 2.5 len fifth over 1300m at Canberra on March 20. Placed this track and trip three back and no excuses today. INVAIDA PRINCE (5) created a big impression at start six when a slick 3 len winner over 1300m at Hawkesbury on March 28. Looks to have further upside and conditions suit from the good gate. PARISIAN ROSE (7) lightly raced filly with ability. Caught the eye late when resuming with a game fourth over 1200m at this track on March 14. Placed second-up and watch for her late. WEMBANYAMA (1) promising gelding who returned from a lengthy break with a dominant victory as favourite over 1400m at Kembla Grange on February 29. Will sit off them here and charge late.
RACE 6 - KEYSBOROUGH (13) returned from a spell with a tiring fourth over 1000m at this track on March 14. Maps to get all the favours again and will take catching. RUM DIARY (2) promising Written By gelding resuming for his second prep. Placed on both occasions last time in and since fitted with two sound trials. Looks forward enough for this. NAKAMA (10) looked good here two back before failing to get into the race when seventh over 1300m at Randwick Kensington on March 27. Has the ability to nab a top-three placing. VICARIOUS INTENT (7) Hellbent filly from the Snowden yard facing the starter for the first time. Has looked sharp in her two trials and will relish Stanley's 2kg claim.
RACE 7 - TIME BANDIT (6) racing in career best form and gets the conditions to suit today. Anchored with the 59.5kg when a tough on-pace third in the heavy (8) going over 1200m at Kembla Grange on March 23. Senior rider on for this and will take catching. QUEEN BESS (8) won two straight before jumping in weight when a close-up fifth at Gosford over the 1200m on March 14. 3kg claim suits and look for her charging late. CASSIEL (7) made a sound debut as favourite when ran on from midfield to score over 1000m here on March 14. Gets all the favours again and not to be underestimated. FIRE AND ICE (1) handy gelding resuming with a good record this trip. Has won first-up and since fitted with two trials. Can sit off them today and run into the minor money.
RACE 8 - CROSS YOUR HEART (5) well-bred Deep Field filly with a ton of ability. Chasing her third-straight victory today after scoring a solid win over 1200m at this track on March 14. Up in weight for this but looks destined for better things. BODGIE (9) is racing in peak form and will appreciate the claim after sticking on well for a gritty third over today's trip at Gosford on March 16. Handles the conditions and is expected to figure prominently. FULL REVOLUTION (11) close up of late and will have little trouble handling the conditions. Tried hard from a sticky draw when second over 1100m at Gosford. Winning rider back aboard and drawn to stalk the pace. ZARU (7) resumes after a break of five months and expected to sprint well fresh. Can sit off them and finish strongly late.
RACE 9 - DRACO'S FIRE (3) promising gelding rewarded for his consistency when a slick on-pace winner over 1500m at Goulburn on March 24. Zac Lloyd keeps the ride and can win again. HIGHBORN HARRY (2) has his hoof on the till this time in and no excuses today fourth-up. Motored late when a strong third over 1600m at Gosford on March 16. Gets the right tempo again to finish over the top of these. DUNEDIN (1) lightly raced Dundeel gelding who ploughed through the heavy (8) going when a determined maiden winner over 1400m at Kembla on March 23. Has the upside to cope with the class rise. DUBAI FLYER (4) sound effort from the outside gate when showed plenty of grit to finish a narrow second to Hellbent On You over 1500m at Newcastle on April 3. On the quick back-up and will appreciate the claim.
