Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - SEASCAPE (8) well bred I Am Invincible filly who gave them a galloping lesson on debut when showing blistering speed from the outside gate to score a dominant 5 len victory over 1100m at Gosford on April 10. Has a ton of upside and should have little trouble in this company. PISCES (1) underrated type gelded over the break. Won his maiden on debut at Kembla before jumping in grade with a battling third over 1100m at Randwick on December 23. Since fitted with two trials and looks over the odds at his current quote. DIDDLE DUMPLING (2) raced with distinction again when a fighting fifth in the G2 Percy Sykes over 1200m at Randwick on April 13. Wide gate no help but does have a fitness edge over most o these.
RACE 2 - BIOGRAPHER (5) looks set to peak third-up after stalking the speed with the 58.5kg when a sound second over 1200m at Gosford on April 10. Drawn to get the right run today and looks hard to hold out. EVERYONE'S A STAR (4) tenacious mare racing in the best form of her career. Up sharply in grade when a courageous seventh over 1200m in the G2 Sapphire Stakes at Randwick on April 13. Won her previous two races in this grade and looks great each way value. EYE PEA OH (11) caught the eye when came from near last on resumption when fourth over 1100m at Canterbury on April 17. Has clearly come back stronger and has a dynamite second-up record.
RACE 3 - RHYTHM OF LOVE (4) fourth-up for this and has a fitness edge over most of these. Much better showing when sat on the speed to run third in a tight finish in the LR South Pacific Classic at Randwick over 1400m on April 13. Reunites with Rawiller, who won on him three back and should prove hard to stop. RUBY FLYER (1) handy gelding who won well on the heavy (8) track on resumption before having no luck when eighth over 1400m at Randwick in the Provincial CF on April 13. Claim helps from the good draw. GREEN SHADOWS (7) looks to have come back much stronger this prep after launching late when resuming for a dominant 1.4 len win over 1400m at Warwick Farm on April 1. Goes just as well second-up and Parr sticks. DESIAH (10) improving mare who made it two wins from three starts when a neck winner over 1400m at Warwick Farm on April 1. Drawn to get the right run and looks up to this class.
RACE 4 - MARTINI MUMMA (13) Matt Dale-trained filly who looks to have an exciting future. Spaced her rivals again when cleared out for a smart 6 len win over 1000m at Goulburn in BM8 company on March 24. Deserves her chance here and looks up to the extra trip and grade. COMPELLING TRUTH (6) has three wins from nine starts and improvement expected from the good draw today. Up in trip when a tiring sixth over 1200m at Eagle Farm on March 23. Since fitted with a recent trial placing at Scone and go on run two back when assessing his prospects. TICKLEBELLY (9) Va Pensiero filly building a nice win record. Sat off the solid tempo early before rounding them up late with an effortless len win over 1000m at Albury on March 22. Gets the right run from the draw and the 1100m suits. SHINE YOUR LIGHT (15) frustrating filly who rattled late with the 58kg when fourth over 1000m at Dubbo on April 7. Has raced well in this company in the past and can surprise at big odds.
RACE 5 - STORMY WITNESS (12) did well to finish sixth in the G2 Emancipation behind Olentia over 1500m here on March 30. Finds a much easier line-up today and looks well placed on the limit weight. SOUTHERN CHILLI (8) racing in good order in easier class and set to peak here third-up. Gave her all with the 60kg when a long-neck second over 1150m at Randwick Kensington on March 27. Nice weight drop and has solid top-three prospects. DEMIANA (11) Waller mare resuming from a lengthy break. Only the one win from nine starts and has a handy fresh record. Not asked to do much in a recent 900m trial at Rosehill and can surprise from the inside gate.
RACE 6 - Group 2 placegetter CIGAR FLICK (7) is fitter after two runs back and will find this more to her liking. Needs a bit of galloping room in her races and should get that today from the middle draw. Shuffled back from the inside gate when a plugging ninth over 1200m in the G3 PJ Bell Stakes at Randwick on April 6. Has further improvement and expecting Rawiller to get the best out of her. ZOUPRINCE (13) only the one win from seven starts but expected to go close today with the claim. Came out fast from the sticky gate before tiring late when third over 1200m at Gosford on April 10. Gets the gun run here and can turn his fortunes around. OSTRAKA (9) handy gelding resuming. Finished second to Celestial Legend last time in over this track and trip. Fitted with two 1000m trials and looks ready to go. LET'S TRY (1) sound return from a wide gate when a dominant 2.5 len victory over 1200m at Newcastle in easier company on April 13. Place prospects look best.
RACE 7 - KIPSBAY (12) underrated Capitalist gelding resuming. Has excellent fresh figures and a good record over this course and trip. Fitted with two sharp trials and should prove hard to catch with 53.5kg on his back from the inside gate. KAZOU (15) progressive mare with four wins from eight starts resuming. Has a dynamite fresh record and ran good time when a slick 8.3 len trial win over 900m at Rosehill on March 18. Has the speed to get across from the draw and take catching. Group 3 placegetter RENOSU (4) races best with his runs spaced and should be able to get cover from the sticky draw today. Carries the big weights well and can win again. Multiple Group 3 placegetter HARD TO SAY (3) returns from a 42-day let-up. Has an excellent record at this track and trip and back in grade here. Sat on the speed and not that far away here when sixth over 1100m in the G3 M McCarten on March 16. Has genuine top-four prospects. The chances don't end there!
RACE 8 - IKNOWASTAR (10) tough on-speed gelding who returned in good order when a fighting second over 1400m at this track on March 30. Goes just as well second-up and will take plenty of catching again. WATERFORD (4) multiple Group 2 placegetter resuming. Had no luck from the wide draw when a close-up fifth in the G2 Ingham at Randwick over 1600m on December 9. Has looked sharp in his two latest trials and expected to sprint well fresh. AMOKURA (3) Queensland Oaks winner resuming from a five-and-a-half-month break. Had no luck from the wide draw when a tenacious third in the G2 Matriarch over 2000m at Flemington last November. Had two searching 1000m trials in readiness for this and not to be underestimated. GREBENI (2) classy gelding resuming after going out a winner after taking out the Maroubra over 1600m at Randwick on December 30. Finished second in a recent 900m trial and just needs luck from the sticky gate.
RACE 9 - PERVADE (7) two runs back have been sound over unsuitable trips and looks ready to win. Sat on the speed in the soft (7) going when a tiring sixth over 1600m at Gosford on April 10. Home track suits and looks good each way value. Group 1 placegetter GAN TEORAINN (10) looks close to her top now third-up after catching the eye when fourth over 1600m at Gosford. Drop in weight suits from the soft gate. Genuine top-three contender. PREMISE (8) Group 1 placegetter kept fresh for this. Much better effort when a gritty fifth over 1900m at this track in the G3 Epona on March 23. Looks to get every chance again from the draw.
RACE 10 - STARMAN (7) enigmatic gelding who gets the right race set-up today. Returns from a 38 day let-up after finding the line late when third over 1350m at Wyong in similar company on March 20. Since fitted with a recent trial placing over 905m at Canterbury. Expecting Rawiller to get the best out of him. IVAN'S HERO (13) undefeated this track and total forgive over an unsuitable trip when a plodding 15th over 1100m at Flemington on March 30. Extra trip suits and looks solid each way value. HUESCA (12) at his peak for this and expecting more after tiring late when seventh over 1550m at Canterbury on April 17. On the quick back-up and will take catching. SKYWOLF (8) fourth-up for this and much better performance when rattled late to finish fifth over 1200m at Mornington on April 20. Rates well over this trip and not to be underestimated.
