Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - CONSORTING ONE (8) was never in the hunt at Canberra last time but she was solid at Moruya prior when right in the market. Well drawn and big chance on effort there. VIVEK (4) ran a nice race from the front at Moruya when resuming then beaten a long way here when up to 1410m. Could lift back in trip. SESTO (1) was in the market when debuting at Orange and fading after being in the firing line. Open to improvement. CONJOIN (5) has claims and watch on SHE'S IN OVERDRIVE (6) on debut.
RACE 2 - THE UNIQUE STAR (2) made a big impression on debut and backed it up when up in grade at second start when runner-up. Resuming and drawn well and should take beating. SOUTHERN DEEL (8) went for a break after a win over this track and distance in February. Has the inside gate and must respect. WAUCHOPE (6) led throughout for an upset win here at second start. On the improve and should be around the mark again. JACOB JOE (4) and KING CHARLES (3) are going well and have claims.
RACE 3 - I AM A ROCKSTAR (4) is getting close to a win and backs up after an even effort at Queanbeyan last week. Extra ground looks a plus and he'll run well. SUPERIOR FUN (10) has been placed at both starts here including a good effort earlier this month. Not far off a breakthrough. JOHNTIALJO (5) started favourite when resuming at 1209m here a couple of weeks ago and worked home okay. Extra ground in his favour so give another chance. EVOKES (2) and STONEGATE LANE (8) are worth thought.
RACE 4 - CRAFT (4) is lightly raced and has a good record including a game third at Highway level at Hawkesbury. On pacer who should be in this for a long way. GATCHAN (8) is bursting to win one with placings at her last three. Not a lot of luck last time and is a definite chance. STAR OF THE CLASS (10) hit the line hard to win here two weeks ago and while up in class is well drawn and can repeat. CEREMONIUS (3) and HELLO JACK (6) are each-way chances.
RACE 5 - SNOWY (5) was placed here as favourite when resuming then two subsequent runs have been sound without the best of luck. Back a notch in class and a good each-way chance. SPIELE (8) broke through for an easy win from the back at this track two weeks back. Draws the inside and can't be left out of the chances. APPARATE (12) and FIRE AND GEMSTONE (4) are worth some thought.
RACE 6 - LONDON STAR (10) is getting close a win after placings at her last two including a close second here last time. Drawn to get every chance to break through. DE RAZILLY (14) ran on strongly into second on debut at this track two weeks ago. Wide gate a worry but good chance with any luck. KITTY OKAY (9) didn't have the best of luck at Canterbury when resuming and wasn't disgraced. Keep in mind. BADHATHARRY (1) is in the mix as an each-way chance.
RACE 7 - SNAPPY JIM (1) did a big job to finish on for second from the tail of the field when resuming here two weeks ago. Fitter and the extra 200m is a big plus. Drawn to be right in the finish. HELL OF A FOX (9) broke through for a top win at Wagga when back to this trip. Will go back from the gate but hard to hold out again. ARANCIONE (2) won three straight last time in and resuming here with a good fresh record. Each-way claims at least. RANGATIRA (3) comes into this on the fresh side and won't be far away. JALMARI (5) next best.