Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - TRUMPTY DUMPTY (7) progressed nicely in his second start when falling just shy of shedding the maiden tag here a fortnight ago. Open to further improvement third up and is drawn much kinder with leading hoop Toeroek sticking. Ready to get off the mark. CROWN AND ANCHOR (4) finds the maiden win elusive but has produced some handy efforts. Drawn well and is in the mix. AFRICARN LAD (1) is in a similar boat, finding it tough to break the ice. Wasn't far away last start and a similar effort should see him be very competitive. SHADOWIST (5) has struggled to threaten in his last two but did show some positive signs first-up at Clare. Giving one more chance. HONDURAS (6) next best.
RACE 2 - ENDLESS FAITH (2) came through a strong maiden at Oakbank two back to finish in the frame last start at Mt Gambier. Carries good form and is drawn favourably. Ready to play a major role. OUR GLAMOUR GIRL (4) was an eye-catcher here last start when coming from a long way back to finish midfield. Expect her to drift back again from the draw and be doing her best work late. FOXY FROST (11) should be nearing her peak third run in and the inside alley assists. Can give this a big shake. THE LAST FLASH (13) resumes. Respect any late support.
RACE 3 - SNORE ROOM (12) is a Churchill gelding stepping out on debut for the smart R & C Jolly stable. Has impressed at the trials with blinkers on and is drawn favourably with Crowther piloting. Can make the immediate impact. HAJRA (10) resumes and makes her stable debut for the Clarken & O'Shea camp. Showed some positive signs back in NSW and has worked well in readiness. Finds a nice race and is likely to feature. MINE ALL MINE (6) stuck on soundly into fourth when on debut here a fortnight ago. Drops back in trip and shouldn't have to spend a penny from the gate with Holder piloting. Bold showing anticipated. ONEOFTHESENIGHTS (11) showed good early toe here a fortnight ago but couldn't hold on late. Better for the hit-out and should have enough dash to offset the tricky draw. Expect her to give another bold sight. The resuming BLANC VISAGE (9) also holds some interest. Respect any late money.
RACE 4 - HARD PRINCE (1) missed by a neck when resuming at Gawler, in what has proven to be a very strong maiden. Made light work of his rivals last start at Strathalbyn and can continue to improve. Will need a smart steer from the wide alley but has the right man in the saddle to do so. The one to beat. LONGWARRY (2) returned with a bang at Mt Gambier when driving hard to get the verdict. Improvement to come and is drawn favourably again. BONA FIDE STAR (7) is ticking along nicely this time in, going desperately close adding a second win to the tally last start. Has another tricky draw to overcome but warrants serious consideration. Last start winner MORRIS MINOR (3) is also in the mix.
RACE 5 - JAMAICAN GOLD (3) got off the mark in great style before heading to paddock when leading pillar-to-post at Port Lincoln. Looks to have come on nicely during his break, stripping fitter for two handy trials. Should be able to hunt across early from the wide alley and will be giving them something to catch. EGYPTIAN TYCOON (2) was a determined winner fresh and then wasn't far away against tougher company at Morphettville Parks. Fitter again and is aided at the weights with the 3kg claimer engaged. Right in this. WHO'S AFRAID (8) comes in on the fresh side with 42 days between runs. Was a winner here fresh over the same journey and then wasn't too far away last start. In the mix on best efforts. LANCELOTTO (7) resumes and strips fitter for a a sound Oakbank trial. Tackles a suitable assignment fresh and is 2/2 over the course and distance. Worth plenty of thought.
RACE 6 - KING MOYA (7) progressed sharply second up when lengthening nicely to get the verdict here a fortnight ago. Identical setup and is drawn well again. No reason he can't repeat the dose. VALENTINA CHARM (11) returned with a bang here last start when rattling home from last to score. Open to further improvement but has another ugly draw to contest. Expect to see her climbing over their backs again late. COSTLESS (2) was below his best last start in town when tackling a handy field. Will appreciate the drop in grade and carries a strong profile. Can take this out. WHISKEY HANGOVER (1) resumes and usually runs well fresh. Best of the rest.
RACE 7 - FOX GEM (1) made a mess of them here last start in this grade when putting the best part of 5L to his nearest rival. Carries more weight this time but can win again. A TOUCH FROSTY (3) doesn't win out of turn but rarely finishes too far away. Strips fitter third up and only has to hold his form to be very competitive. DOUBLE YOU OWE (5) was an eye-catching maiden winner here last start when rattling home from last to get the verdict. Holder sticks and he's right in the mix again. SEAFARING (13) was a handy winner here as well last start when sprinting quickly after racing prominently throughout. Tougher this time but is among the key chances.
