Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - TURNED LOOSE (12) is cherry-ripe now after adding another minor finish to add to the tally at the latest. Showed good tactical speed last start in Murray Bridge when producing her best rating to date. Expect Tzaferis to utilise the inside pillar and prove tough to catch. LITTLE CHICAGO (4) has found the line nicely in his last two when launching his challenge a long way off them at the turn. Expect him to head straight back again from the draw and be climbing over their backs late. Will be hoping they overdo it early. VALIEVA (13) finds the maiden win elusive but continues to knock on the door. Should be somewhere near her peak fourth-up and is among the main hopes. CRIMINAL ART (9) next best.

RACE 2 - CITY UNITED (6) chased gamely into the placings in his stable debut for the red-hot Michael Hickmott. The form from the maiden has stacked up superbly, with already 3 subsequent winners from 4 runners. Is sure to have come on from the hit-out and has Pannell sticking from a much kinder draw. The one to beat. ROB THE BANK (5) wasn't able to live up to market expectations last start but was an improver. Should be nearing his peak now and is worth some thought. ARAMOSO (1) was poised to strike when resuming here 19 days ago but couldn't go with the winner. Is sure to have come on with that run under his belt and comes right into calculations. EMPIRE GRACE (12) comes through the same maiden, only getting going late to finish midfield. Is another likely improver with winning claims.

RACE 3 - SEA ROADS (6) tried hard fresh but just couldn't go with the winner. Is sure to have taken benefit from the hit out and draws well again. OUR GLAMOUR GIRL (12) only warmed to her task late fresh when closing strongly into second. Expected to head back from the draw but can give them a late scare over the longer journey. PETROL HEAD (5) was better last start without impressing. Is from a top barn and gets another key jockey booking. Happy to give another chance in exotics. EMPRESS OF SOUL (16) never looked likely on debut when settling a long way back from an outside draw but did show some positive signs late down the outside. Likely improver that warrants safe keeping at each-way odds.

RACE 4 - RED ROOF (8) made a mess of her rivals last start at Murray Bridge when putting over 4L to her nearest rival. Full of confidence and gets in well at the weights with the 4kg claimer taking back over. Well placed to repeat the dose. FIAMETTE (12) has savaged the line in both runs back and should be hitting her straps now. Can take closer order from the better draw and is among the key chances. SALUTE THE STARS (4) went better than the form suggests last start when finishing 2.7L away from Alpine Beau, who he now meets 4kg better at the weights with the 3kg claimer reuniting. Can measure right up. Last start winner ALPINE BEAU (2) also deserves respect off his barnstorming success. Expect to see him trying to replicate the run from the car park draw.

RACE 5 - BAD DETECTIVE (1) hit the ground running fresh when resuming a winner at headquarters. Carries the big weight but deserves plenty of respect. SIR REGINALD (8) has raced best when sent forward, which they should do from their draw. Expect him to give a very bold sight. PIWHANE (17) has gone back from wide draws in her last two and has been finishing strongly. Will likely drift back again from her alley and be doing her best work late. GREENIDGE (4) didn't give her rivals a sniff last start at Naracoorte when leading pillar-to-post to shed her maiden tag. Drawn to advantage with Opperman sticking.

RACE 6 - TOKYO RUN (6) drops back sharply in trip off 46 days and steps out for a new stable. Has enough early dash to offset the wide alley and her best figures back in NSW suggest she will give this an almighty shake. EIGHT ON THE DOT (3) caught the eye fresh when rattling home into the frame behind the ever-consistent Limbering here. Has more to offer second-up and will relish the added trip. Right in this. WEEKEND WARRIOR (10) went better than the form suggests third-up at Oakbank, only beaten 2L in seventh. Hitting his straps now and gets in low at the weights again with the 3kg claimer sticking. Don't dismiss. ZION'S GATE (2) lead pillar-to-post to shed his maiden tag with authority at Oakbank. This is tougher but he deserves respect with Milnes sticking.

RACE 7 - MONSEAGLE (5) was brave in narrow defeat last start on the Parks surface when sent forward only to be collared late. Peaking now and is drawn to advantage. Is a track and trip winner that will prove tough to reel in for his rivals. IN THAT MODE (1) drove hard to break the maiden last start at Morphettville Parks. Is lightly raced so is open to vast improvement. 4kg claimer takes over to aid the big weight. FANTASTIC HOST (6) was a stylish winner here last start when putting 2L to his nearest chaser. Looked to have a fair bit in reserve. Has to be taken seriously. GALACTIC FURY (7) bounced back off a disappointing run two back with a strong chasing effort last start at Oakbank. Cherry-ripe now fourth-up. Deserves respect.

RACE 8 - TUPOLEU (3) showed good tactical speed here last start, only to be reeled in late. Toeroek sticking is a positive. Should give backers a bold sight. LAKE AGAWAM (8) is knocking on the door. Was able to somewhat utilise the good draw last start and should be hitting his straps fourth-up. LUCILLE ROSE (14) doesn't win out of turn but is a track and trip specialist. Usually at her best here, so must include. OUR DIVINYL (9) has been warming to his task nicely over the concluding stages in his two runs back. Nearing his peak now and finally draws a gate with Holder taking back over. Can cause some concern.