Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - TENTERK (6) finds the maiden win elusive, but it certainly hasn't been without trying, placing in half of his starts. Strips rock-hard fit from the good draw and gets in well at the weights with the 3kg claimer reuniting. Better chance than any. ZAIN PRINCE (11) has missed by the barest of margins in his last start. At peak fitness now and is drawn to advantage for Kayla Crowther taking over. Main danger. JACOBS GATE (3) has come through some solid form races this campaign surrounded by many subsequent winners. Finally draws a low gate and should be nearing a peak effort with the three runs under the belt. In the mix. TOUGH CRITIC (10) is expected to drift back from the wide alley and be saved for the final shot at them. Keep in mind.
RACE 2 - MOONLIGHT HALO (6) returns for the Roslyn Day camp. Went close to getting off the mark in her final run of the debut prep when missing by a neck at Murray Bridge. Looks to have come on nicely during the break off the back of a stylish trial win here in readiness. Has a wide alley to overcome but could just have the edge on these. CHUCKAMICKY (1) has been in better touch in her last two, finishing second most recently when sent out public elect at Mildura. Has claims on best figures and is the immediate danger. SAVSONIC (10) clearly wasn't at her best last start when failing to give a shout as favourite at Murray Bridge. Was too bad to be true last start and is capable of giving this a shake if near best. DETORON (2) battled away soundly into a midfield finish when resuming last start and did pull up with excuse (lost plate). Expect her to come on with that hit-out and is a top-three chance.
RACE 3 - IN LOVE (14) is ready to make her return after showing some positive signs in her debut prep when tackling some strong 2YO features. Drawn a fraction tricky but takes benefit from a solid Balaklava trial in readiness. Bright return anticipated. ASTROMANCER (4) went close to shedding the maiden tag fresh but failed to follow it last start as favourite. Interesting to note the application of blinkers first time. Could prove the trick. NY KEE (10) finds it tough to get off the mark but has shown some good signs. Rates among the key chances on best figures and is worth considering. SHINOHARA (12) missed by the barest of margins two back at Mt Gambier. Nowhere as effective last start but gets a key jockey switch in Tourneur and can be included in the exotics. SEVEN SHOTS (2) next best.
RACE 4 - IDRACOWRA (9) chased gamely into the placings two back on the Parks track in what has proven to be a handy form race, and then caught the eye last start when powering into a midfield finish at Murray Bridge. Ready now. GILDED AGE (2) only warmed to his task very late in the piece when finishing fifth first-up. Is sure to have come on with that run under the belt and gets the chance to take closer order from the kinder draw. Can give this a big shake. MY CRACKLING (3) finds in tough to get off the mark but usually runs his best at this venue. Pannell piloting is a positive and he's worth including. MAHI MAHI (11) continues to knock on the door but is just lacking the winning blow. Keep safe.
RACE 5 - KING OF AVALON (3) made very light work of his rivals in a similar assignment last start at Gawler. Not too much tougher this time and will take plenty of stitching with a similar effort. COVERED CALL (4) is yet to strike through this campaign but looks much better suited over this longer trip. Shoulders a handy record here saluting and is among the key chances. FIZIQUE (2) has been far below his best in his last two when up in grade but was showing much better signs prior. Is a track and trip winner that can bounce back sharply. MAKE IT A DOUBLE (5) has gone around without giving a shout in his first two runs of the campaign. He should appreciate the rise in trip and can make his presence felt. MASTER OF ILLUSION (6) never looked likely last start but did warm to his task nicely late. Out in trip on the short turnaround. Don't dismiss.
RACE 6 - SWEETWILLHEBE (3) made a mess of a maiden field last start at Port Augusta when sent out very short. Obviously tougher this time but he shoulders his share of ability and can step up to the mark. PRIDE OF SHALAA (2) lengthened nicely to get off the mark a fortnight ago. Confidence boosting win last start and is aided under the big weight with the 2kg claimer sticking. Can go close with a repeat effort. SIR PANAMA (5) enjoyed a rating spike last start when chasing gamely to just miss a minor cheque. Crowther sticks and he'll only need to hold his form to be very competitive. HOT FLUSH (6) next best.
RACE 7 - L'ESPERANCE ROCK (12) was well below her best last start when shooting for the hat-trick. Has been kept fresh for this with 51 days between runs and drops back in trip from a good draw. Can bounce back sharply. LUCILLE ROSE (11) chased soundly into a midfield finish against tougher opposition when resuming at HQ. Is another that comes in on the fresh side with 39 days between runs. Gets a key jockey switch with Crowther reuniting who has piloted the mare to both career victories. Bold showing anticipated. JIVE BABY (14) disgraced herself last start when sent out equal favourite at Murray Bridge. Was too bad to be true last start and is capable of a much better showing this time. LYNDA'S LEGACY (7) will improve off her first-up Gawler placing and is worth including.
