Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - HERE COMES HOGAN (1) has missed narrowly in both runs back, the most recent by the barest of margins. Peaking now and is drawn to get all the favours. The one to beat. VARAZZE (8) is a Pierro filly stepping out on debut for the Baker camp. Impressed in her latest trial and can make an immediate impact. CRAZY MIKKI (5) is a Mikki Isle mare on debut for Garry Frazer. Strips fitter for two close trial placings and is drawn well. Can make her presence felt. ALL TOO VEGAS (2) wasn't far away on debut but has since struggled to progress. JVO piloting creates intrigue. Giving her one more chance.
RACE 2 - YANABAH (4) is a well bred four-year-old gelding on debut. By So You Think from the former top race mare Anevay who has produced her share of winners. Coming along well at the trials and gets a key jockey booking in Mitchell Bell. Bright start anticipated. ECLAIR (6) fought hard in the lane fresh but just lacked fitness. Sure to have come on with that run under the belt. Just needs a smart steer from the wide alley. Main danger KIMBERLEY MOON (8) is a Stratum Star mare on debut for Scott Singleton. Looks forward enough after a Tamworth trial win. Any push in betting should be respected. WITHSTAND (13) has hit the line hard in his two runs to date. Gets the chance to settle closer and should be nearing his peak. Right in this.
RACE 3 - JACENZA (1) is a talented prospect resuming for the Northam team. Was last sighted finishing down the track in the Scone Country Champs Wild Card. Is aided under the big weight with the 4kg claimer on. No public trial but is expected to be very competitive. CLASSIC DREAMER (3) was denied narrowly from resuming a winner off a long break (343 days) at Newcastle. Worth treading with some caution second-up but he has to be included in the main hopes. FILL A PROMISE (6) has struck a purple patch of form as she shoots for five straight. Has a positive racing pattern which will take her a long way into this. The testing material. CUPID'S KISS (5) rarely finishes too far away from the action. Shoulders a handy record over this journey and is drawn well. Can give this a shake. KOGA NINJA (13) has trialled well in readiness for his return and can kick things off on the right note.
RACE 4 - INVINCIBLE WHIP (3) just peaked on his run when resuming at Newcastle. Is sure to have come on with that run under the belt and strikes an easier assignment. Leading player. TURBO CHARGED (10) is ready to make her return, last sighted shedding the maiden tag in fine style at Gilgandra. Strips fitter for few soft trials. Key threat first-up. GREAT SIEGE (2) has only been sound in his two resuming efforts but should find this a bit easier. Draws to get the gun run and should be an improver third-up. TAKING THE MIKKI (4) was a disappointing favourite at Muswellbrook last start. In the mix on best efforts and deserves to be kept safe.
RACE 5 - Competitive race. BROK CAFE (8) returned with a bang here last start when scoring impressively. Bit tougher this time but has more to offer. Expecting her to shoot through her grades this campaign. RAJNISH (4) hasn't quite been able to threaten yet this campaign but has turned in some solid efforts and comes through good form races. Drops back in trip off 37-day break. Can give this a big shake. DIRTY MERCHANT (6) also drops back from Highway company. Yet to strike through this campaign but is drawn to get a soft run and carries fitness. One of the key chances. WIGGLES (5) was an eye-catcher last start at Rosehill and will be further improved third-up. Braith Nock reuniting is another push for his chances. Can't dismiss.
RACE 6 - MEDIA FRENZY (6) has savaged the line in both return efforts without success. Can take closer order from the better draw this time. Should prove very hard to hold out third-up. REFLECTING FAME (11) has been denied narrowly in his two runs back. Strips fitter third up and gets weight relief as he's still a maiden. Big chance to shed the tag. KING OF THUNDER (14) chased gamely into the placings on debut at Newcastle. Race experience to prove invaluable and he's a good chance to break through. KENMARE BAY (13) come through the same maiden and was warming to his task nicely over the concluding stages. Further improvement is anticipated. Right in the mix.
RACE 7 - KOMODO DRAGON (6) got home nicely up the fence to place on debut in what was the inferior going at Wyong. Is sure to have come on with that run under the belt and expected to go very close again. FAST TRACK (12) is a well bred So You Think filly stepping out on debut for the John O'shea & Tom Charlton yard. Has impressed in here lead-up work and gets a key booking in Mitch Bell from a favourable draw. Bright start anticipated. YABBY PUMP (9) wasn't far away on debut but just peak on her run. Fitter and can only be improved. HELL OF A LAD (5) improved nicely here last start when showing good tactical speed. Should look to go forward again from the wide draw. Could prove tough to reel in. HELL OF A FOX (10) hardly impressed fresh. Will look to be more forward from the inside alley and can improve sharply. One for the exotics.
