Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - TRUE APOSTLE (1) may have peaked on the run fresh when beaten narrowly over this course and distance in Midweek company. He looks a horse destined for better races than that and plenty of improvement is expected now. Needs some luck from the alley, but he'll be hard to hold out if he gets it. ALL GRUNT (3) was a dominant 4.7L winner at Northam and booted away from his rivals to put up a good time in the process. The extra trip won't be an issue and he rates right up to this grade. Open to plenty of improvement and can go on with the job. BLUE ROCKET (2) is better than she showed first-up when peaking on the run late in the race. She'll be better out to this trip now and Pike taking the ride is a good sign. Raced well in Stakes grade last preparation and can get back to that level now. PERFECT CHANT (9) has been very impressive at the trials and can make an immediate impact. PHAROAH SHOW (5) won't be far away with the Blinkers going back on.

RACE 2 - PIN DEEP (4) has been dominant this time in, winning by 4.1L over 1100m at Northam most recently. He should be able to find the front again from the inside alley and CJP replaces the apprentice hoop. Looks to have found his grove now and can bring up the hat-trick. REAL DELUXE (8) bolted in over 1000m at Northam first-up from a spell and looks open to plenty of improvement at just her third career start. Pike takes the ride which adds confidence and she should get her chance from the draw. She looks to have plenty of class and can win again today. FAMEUX (6) disappointed over 1200m last start when fading out of contention at this track. Back to this trip now looks a bonus and the Blinkers and tongue tie going on are key gear changes. Can bounce back. PADDY'S FLYIN' (1) has been right in the finish his past couple and is not to be discounted. BANKS AVENUE (5) bumped into a smart one last start and can be in the finish again.

RACE 3 - BONNY ROCK (5) was scratched from the races on Wednesday to run in this event and ticks plenty of boxes. Chris Parnham hops back in the saddle and she should sit closer from the inside draw today. Her figures stack up nicely and she's expected to go close. PATRON OF KINGS (1) has been good in his two runs back this time, beaten just 1.2L when running on from the back last start. The extra journey looks ideal and while he tends to get back, Noske has a strong winning record on him. He can storm over the top late. MAJOR MARIO (3) can get back to his best dropping back to this trip. SECRET IDENTITY (4) can improve on a solid first-up effort.

RACE 4 - BONDI PLUNGE (8) was an impressive first-up winner over this track and trip in Midweek company, running away to win by 1.7L. She'll be better for the run there and she boasts a great second-up record too. Maps for a lovely run once again and can repeat the dose. KEEP ATTACKING (6) jumped favourite over this course and distance 7 days ago but ended up 2.6L off the winner. He draws well again today and maybe getting away from the inside will suit him. Pike remains in the saddle and a better run is anticipated. CROSS STATEMENT (2) stuck on well first-up when gunned down by Bondi Plunge when leading the field. She's a second-up winner previously and the fresh run suggests he's close to his best. Should be close to the speed and be in this for a long way. OUTFIELD (4) was only 2.2L away last start and will appreciate dropping back to this trip. Include. MULTIVERSE (1) has claims after producing some good figures in recent outings.

RACE 5 - FILTHY HABITS (2) has been racing well for a long time now and is a relatively bomb-proof commodity. He'll press on from the draw, sit up on the speed and the Blinkers going on first time may see him go to another level. He's sure to be in front for a very long way and take plenty of catching. STOP DREAMING (6) was strong second-up last start when running on to finish 0.8L off the strong winner as a 25-1 chance. Fitter again now and remaining at this trip is a good sign. Form from last start has already been franked and he's a live chance. HEMLOCK STONE (4) is on the quick turnaround and steps out to this trip for the first time. Can make his presence felt. FINE TOUCH (3) is better than she showed last time out and is not to be discounted.

RACE 6 - TRIO (7) couldn't bring up the hat-trick last start when only 0.6L off the winner at this course and distance a fortnight ago. The inside barrier can see him in a handy spot in the run and he lost no admirers last time out. Can get back to winning ways in what looks a suitable event. MISS SKYHIGH (3) will put up a strong challenge despite a disappointing effort in Heavy going last time out. This looks to suit her much better on a firming surface and Pike sticking is a good sign. May get back in the run but sharp improvement is on the cards. KRAKEN TIME (5) has been superb this time in work, blowing them away at the midweeks last start. He looks to get plenty of favours today and he wasn't beaten far in Open 3YO company two back. Live chance to win again. MISS DRAKOVA (1) is better than she showed last start and getting back onto a firmer surface can help. ARCADIA KNIGHT (11) was plain last start but was trending the right way prior. Can get back on track.

RACE 7 - SILVER EYE (1) has been impressive his past couple, winning by 1.2L over 1200m last time out when leading throughout. He's been favourite his past three and he rates highly as he continues to improve through the grades. Nicely placed along the inside and can bring up the hat-trick. WATCH ME ROCK (5) has won narrowly in both starts this campaign, but has been doing it in tough fashion from up on the speed. Pike remains in the saddle now and he has the speed to get across from out wide. Still has upside and continue to work through the grades. DEAMBER (4) is better than she showed last start, despite only finishing 2.2L off the winner. Her run prior was superb and she boasts a good record at this trip. Racing well without winning and won't be far away again. ROYAL TORONADO (9) may be looking for further now but he was simply too classy at Northam last start. Drawn well and shouldn't be far away. ODINAKA (10) can feature first-up.

RACE 8 - The feature of the day and MAN CRUSH (2) looks to have found his race. He's been racing well this time in, beaten just 0.9L in the Belmont Newmarket last start and has been freshened since. Drawn ideally again for Chris Parnham, he should be up on the speed and take plenty of catching. FRIGID (11) returns to WA following a successful stint in Victoria and re-joins the Grantham barn. No trials coming in, but the booking of Pike suggests she's ready to fire first-up. Trip is short of her best, but there's no denying the class she brings into this. SUPERSESSION (12) was just run off his feet first-up over 1000m and looks well placed second-up and out to this trip. Fiore has won aboard the gelding previously and he's a live chance to return to winning ways. RED FIFTY THREE (8) can improve again now third-up and has claims. PHANTA (1) is better than he's shown recently and his latest trial suggests he's back in action. Can put his best foot forward.

RACE 9 - CAPTAIN PLUTO (2) has been edged out his past couple at short odds, but hasn't lost any admirers in the process. Pike remains in the saddle and the draw doesn't hurt as he'll get back anyway. Racing in good form and should be storming over the top of them late. BUCKETS RIDGE (1) resumed with a sound effort first-up when closing off from the rear over 1400m at this track. Up in trip suits, but he may need some luck from the inside alley. CJP hops in the saddle and improvement is likely now with a run under his belt. WESTRIVER MIRACLE (6) went under over the mile here in Heavy conditions by just 0.2L. He hasn't won for 770 days, though his recent performance over the Belmont mile rate highly. Wouldn't be surprised to see him end the drought. SNAZZLER (3) gets barrier 1 and should be on the speed throughout. He'll take some catching.