Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - DASHING POWER (5) sat on the speed before being collared late when third over 1460m at Queanbeyan on September 10. Well placed today and should prove hard to run down. APACHE DEEL (4) comes out of the same race as Dashing Power after tiring late to finish fifth at latest. Can stalk the speed again and figure prominently. A DOUBLE DEGREE (2) covered plenty of ground from the wide gate and failed to shirk his task when a gritty second over 1300m at Wagga on September 5. Will prove hard to hold out. ORNE (8) up in trip when improved to finish fifth over 1435m here on August 30. Stays in the mix. ADVENTURE SEEKER (3) is a first starter by The Autumn Sun fitted with two trials. In strong stable and stays in the calculations.
RACE 2 - NOBLE RUBY (9) resumes after attacking the line late on debut when a narrow second over 920m here on March 30. Returns without a trial and should prove too good for these with the claim. COMMANDORO (1) has fitness on his side second up after giving his all to the line when a close-up second over 930m here on August 30. Maps poorly but not without solid top three prospects. LET'S GO AGAIN (5) two-start maiden who resumes after closing off well at her latest run when second over 1200m here on May 26. Can pick up where she left off last time in. Solid contender. POWER SMASH (8) Brave Smash colt out of a Commands mare on debut for the Jim & Greg Lee yard. Fitted with the two trials and must be kept safe.
RACE 3 - BUBBLE TEA (8) improving filly with the three placings under the belt who looks placed to advantage today. A month between runs when running on late to finish third last start over 1000m at Wagga on September 5. Extra trip is in her favour and expected to race much closer. DOWNTOWN BAR (9) taken back from the outside gate on debut before warming up late when fifth over 930m here on August 30. Fitter now and has genuine claims from the good gate. PRESSILLY (7) resumes from a spell of six-and-a-half months after failing to stretch out in trip last time in. Returns without a trial and should get the right tempo to finish off strongly. BOUNTY BY KNIGHT (1) resumes with a handy fresh record and fitted with the one trial. Well drawn and shouldn't be a maiden for long.
RACE 4 - FOURCADE (3) is racing in career-best form and finds her race today after finishing a gritty fourth over 1400m at Rosehill in Highway grade on August 31. Well drawn with the claim and expected to go close. KOOL BIRD (9) was rewarded for her consistency when a tenacious maiden winner over 1210m at this track on August 30. Saves her best for this track and trip and expected to be thereabouts again. SOHO SUSHI (4) has a good record here and backs up quickly after jumping in class when a plugging ninth over 1200m at Randwick in Highway grade on September 7. One of the leading players. HURRICANE ABLOWING (2) mixing his form after winning well two back, before disappointing as a $1.90 fav when failing to get into the contest finishing fifth over 1280m at Canberra Acton on July 26. Not without each way prospects.
RACE 5 - ASURIITO (5) Hawkesbury trained gelding who was well supported on debut when a slick on-pace winner over 930m here two-and-a-half weeks ago. Gets a similar setup again and he finds a fairly weak BM58 today. TOKYO ICE (2) lightly raced mare with ability. Scored a tough win two back before getting out late when fifth over 1000m at Wagga on September 5. Can stalk the good tempo in this easier contest and play a leading role. DAICOS (6) stretched out in trip at his last three runs and has disappointed. Back to the 1000m today and no shock to see him turn things around. HERMOSA ROSA (7) beat an average field over the 1000m at Orange on September 7. Drops in weight and can hold a position from the low draw. Place best.
RACE 6 - FOURTH SPARGO (5) saves her best for this course and trip and is racing in a rich vein of form. Gave them a galloping lesson at the latest when a solid winner over the 1020m here on August 30. Expected to go close again from the inside gate. GOGOL (1) tough gelding racing in a rich vein of form. Up sharply in class when sat on the speed for a gritty fourth over 1206m at Canberra Acton on August 23. Inside gate and the claim keep him in the calculations. SCOFFA (8) up in grade for this and will relish the big weight drop after holding on well with the 62.5kg to secure fourth over 1000m at Wagga on September 5. Stays in the mix. GORUSH LIGHTNING (4) improvement is anticipated back to this distance today after struggling at his last three runs. Has a sound record at this trip and can easily show up today.
RACE 7 - PRINCE PAPA (7) has only the one win from 15 starts but looks to be working towards another victory. Sat on the speed from the sticky draw when third over 1600m at Queanbeyan on September 10. On the quick back up and the map suits. JEWEL APPROACH (10) drifted back early and finished off okay when stepping out to the 1600m for the first time this prep. Expected to race closer from the good gate and take a hand in the finish. FUDGE (8) trained on the track and ready to do something fourth-up. Best form is over this trip and no excuses from the gate. SPRITELY EMILY (1) is a mare in form who saves her best for this track and trip. Each way.
RACE 8 - ASTROGAZER (5) lightly raced Divine Prophet colt with plenty of upside. Got off the mark at start two when a solid on-pace winner over 1400m at Wagga on August 26. Gets control again from the good draw and placed here at his first start. CAPITAL HEART (1) frustrating gelding now in the Matt Dale yard. Failed to finish off when eighth over 1400m at Newcastle in BM64 class on August 28. Will relish the 3kg claim in this easier contest. Best form can see him take this out. TRIANON (6) lone win came at this track and like the way he attacked the line late when fourth over 1310m here on August 30. Well drawn and can get into a stalking position. BURROWA (2) bumped into some handy types of late and overcooked it up front when a tiring tenth over 1400m at Kembla Grange on August 31. Beautifully placed with the claim and gets the tongue-tie on for the first time.
