Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - CASHBOOK (2) is a Flying Artie gelding on debut for Todd Smart. Has been readied with a stylish Canberra trial win. Can make an immediate impact. FLAME TREE (7) is a Pierro filly also on debut, under the tutelage of in form trainer Danielle Seib. Looked smart in a recent trial win with Pierre Boudvillain aboard. Profiles well so keep an eye on betting moves. DEEKAYGEEBEE (3) stuck on fairly into fourth on debut here last month. Is another likely improver that can make his presence felt. MY INSPIRATION (11) was a big trial winner in readiness to her first start. Have to take seriously, especially if the late money takes a likening.
RACE 2 - DITA VON (12) has improved at each start in her debut prep, turning in a strong showing here last start when beaten narrowly. Rates highly on recent performance and should be at her top now. The one to beat. IN THE NIC OF TIME (5) was no match for a very impressive maiden winner here last start but still ran well to finish second, with a significant gap back to third. Is another likely improver and has gun hoop in Loy sticking. Main danger. ROULLOTTIE (10) finds the maiden win elusive but it certainly hasn't been without trying. Carries a fitness edge and has good tactical speed. Should give backers a sight. GROUP CHAT (8) struggled to make an impression on debut but will improve with that run under her belt. Heywood sticking is a good push. Don't overlook.
RACE 3 - SHOWTIME KISTENA (10) couldn't live up to market expectation here last start when running into a very impressive winner. Still chased soundly to finish in the frame and his performances prior measure right up. Drawn favourably and reunites with Lyon. Can get the job done. BONNYVILLE (1) was poised to strike when resuming at Goulburn but just came up short. Is sure to have come on from that and has enough early toe to offset the outside draw. WINNING EMOTIONS (7) returns for the Williams camp. Didn't offer much on debut. Has been readied with two soft trials but the key booking of Heywood creates plenty of interest. Watch for market support. LEILA BELLE (15) returns and looks best of the rest.
RACE 4 - ROSE AYE (4) was a most impressive debut winner at Nowra back in February and has since followed it up with two narrow defeats. Suspect her head defeat to Spicy Lu is strong form. Hitting her straps now and is drawn to advantage. Leading player. COSMIC COCO (1) is yet to strike through this campaign but has been knocking on the door. Drops back in trip with a month between runs and doesn't have to improve much to get the verdict. DUE CALZINI (3) got too far back when resuming at Goulburn but did make some late inroads. Will appreciate the added trip and strips fitter. Have to consider. DUPLI KATE (2) made light work of her rivals last start at Gundagai. Tougher this time but has McDougall sticking. Right in the mix again.
RACE 5 - BON HOLLER (9) was safely held when fourth last start at Albury. That followed a good win on debut at Albury. Finds a suitable race and can return to the winner's circle. JATO (7) led all the way to score on debut over 1200m at this track before heading track back to the paddock. Likely improver who should run well again. REMADOSI (11) was a big improver last start at Nowra when making light work of his maiden. Drops back in trip off a 49-day break and gets a key booking in Loy. Expect her to be challenging. BREAKAWAY WEEK (3) next best.
RACE 6 - CLIFF HOUSE (1) is as consistent as they come and is the clear class horse. Continued the trend last start when runner-up in the Wellington Cup after he was in the firing line all the way. Finds a more suitable contest and will prove tough to stop. THIS IS THE MOMENT (4) has hit the line nicely in his two runs back. Has further improvement to come and can give this a big shake. HELLUVA SOIREE (7) is a mare in form who has really found her feet stepping out over staying trips. Meeting a deeper field this time but she is good enough to play a major role. UNIQUE PRINCE (6) has good early toe and is a track and trip winner. Can give some cheek.
RACE 7 - ARTHUR THE GREAT (7) didn't give his rivals a sniff last start when leading pillar-to-post here. Meets a stronger field but he is worth serious consideration. PANIC (4) is a Listed winner making his stable debut for Matthew Kelley off a 39-day break. Winkers come off as he drops in trip off short freshen. Might prove a class above. LOVE SHUCK (3) finished a narrow second last time over 1000m at Canberra when resuming from a spell. Will trim down second-up. Has raced three times at this course and distance and is yet to be beaten. In the right race and is worth serious consideration. KEIKOKU (12) rocketed home to just miss the winner las start at Gundagai. Drawn out again but is on the quick back-up and can get the job done.
RACE 8 - IT IS TO BE (12) is going better than his for reads and is a track and trip winner. Drops back in trip on short turnaround and has the ability to mix it with them. SACRED MISTRESS (7) has struck the definition of a purple patch. Was an impressive winner last time over 1610m at Sapphire Coast, scoring by 8 lengths to make it four straight wins. Can go on with it. SORRY SUNSHINE (3) was much better last start at Albury when chasing gamely into the placings. Is a winner over this track and trip and should be nearing his peak now fourth-up. TAUMATA (6) ran below expectations last time at Albury. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
