Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - NOUVEAU MARCHE (3) has found the maiden win elusive but continues to knock on the door. Draws well and gets in well with the claim. Gets her chance to break through. DORA AURORA (9) showed early dash and stuck on well last start at Gawler. First time tackling this journey but has upside and should be hitting her straps now fourth-up. STAR CASINO (6) didn't finish off as expected last start but has the ability to bounce back. Respect. THE REAL PRINCE (4) was much better last start when sticking on gamely into fourth here. Draws to get all the favours and is worth keeping safe. HOLDER MAID (10) next best.
RACE 2 - IDRACOWRA (5) finds it tough to get off the mark but has ratings littered through her form that are good enough to get the job done this time. Gets another great chance to break through. BRIGHT SHOW (7) narrowly missed at Hawker in a much-improved showing. If she holds that form, she's a genuine contender. TANCREDI (4) also ran well at Hawker last time and looks to be building nicely. Rock-hard fit now and is one of the main chances. SPILL THE MONEY (12) wasn't far off them in her stable debut on the dirt. Can be around the mark again. ELEVENTH HOUR (2) next.
RACE 3 - DJANGO EXPRESS (2) comes in breathing fire of a dominant display last start at Hawker. If he holds that form he'll take plenty of stopping. STAR DECORUM (8) was brave in defeat last time in a much improved effort. On the up and should be in the finish again. HONDURAS (5) was well below par last start but is capable of much better. Forgive run and is definitely worth considering on the quick back-up. MY MATE COBBER (1) is another who can bounce back after a below-par effort. Prior form reads well enough to be competitive. Don't take lightly. STELLAR STYLE (6) can improve sharply second-up and is worth keeping safe.
RACE 4 - REDWINELOVER (4) looks ready to strike after a solid run at Mt Gambier last start. Doesn't win out of turn but he's been racing well enough to be given serious respect. A THOUSAND DEGREES (5) was game in defeat at this track last start, finishing just a neck off the winner. Peaking now fourth-up and finds a winnable race here. NOT A SINGLE BID (6) is knocking on the door and should find this easier. Genuine threat. EASTSIDE DIAMOND (9) hasn't been at her best of late but is capable of turning things around in the right race. Keep an eye on any market support. ROYALZ (12) next best.
RACE 5 - DYLAN'S LAD (6) is in great form, backing up a win at this track with a strong second over the same journey here last time out. King retains the ride, having already partnered for two victories. The pair clearly click and can win again. MOHITE (5) is a consistent gelding, winning narrowly at Murray Bridge two starts ago before placing again at Balaklava. Drops slightly in weight and another bold showing is expected. LUNAR SOLAR (4) is backing up quickly after a good run at Hawker and should be in the finish again. MORE SUGAR (7) had the better of Lunar Solar last start and strips fitter with upside third-up, so has to be taken seriously. OUR DIVINYL (8) will find this easier and is among the winning hopes.
RACE 6 - ICHIBANSAN (4) stuck on gamely after pressing forward from a wide gate last time over the mile here, finishing a gritty second. Draws better here and looks ready to go one better. DOCTOR ROBERT (3) brings winning momentum, saluting narrowly last start over 1750m at Hawker. That made it two on the bounce, and with Sairyn Fawke sticking, the hat-trick is well within reach. OUR DESTRIER (2) continues to race consistently, following a monster win at this track with a narrow second to Doctor Robert last start. Has tactical speed and gives himself every chance. Right in this. UNISPHERE (6) came from well back to score impressively here last start. Steps up in trip but shoulders upside and must be respected. THE TRUE BELIEVER (5) is capable of a much better showing. Don't dismiss completely.
RACE 7 - PRICILLA'S CHOICE (6) is flying, backing up a solid second at Bordertown with a dominant win at Oakbank over 1400m. In peak form and beautifully placed to repeat the dose. SHADOW EXPRESS (2) has turned this track into a happy hunting ground, notching up back-to-back wins here. Racing with confidence and a genuine contender again. I'M KENNY (1) hasn't been far away of late, running on for third last time at Gawler. Worth noting he was a dominant winner here three back when firmly supported. No reason he can't return to the winner's circle. SENGOKI (7) shed his maiden tag in style last start at Hawker. Tougher this time but is worth keeping safe. THINKINGNINTYNINE (4) best of the rest.
