Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - TIVACISAURUS (4) kept on strongly when back to the mile last start but gave the impression he'll run out this trip strongly. He tends to get back in his runs anyway so the wide draw isn't an issue and Chris Parnham sticking is a positive lead. Can go one better this time around. KERMELIA (9) settled well back over 2006m at Bunbury last start and ran on well to finish just 0.9L off the winner as favourite. She may be able to sit a touch closer today with an inside draw and the extra trip looks right up her alley. Can make her presence felt again. RELIABLE IMAGE (10) is building nicely through her first campaign, finishing 2.3L off the winner in heavy going at Pinjarra (S) last week. Right out in trip now which appears to suit this daughter of Reliable Man and she still has plenty of upside. Live chance. JIVE KING (2) is racing well of late and should relish the extra distance. Include. DR ON CALL (3) just missed last time out at Bunbury and has claims.
RACE 2 - Interesting race for the 3YOs. ALLENTOWN (1) was purchased by Bob Peters following a trial win in NZ back in February and scored at his only public appearance in WA last month. He looks to have plenty of ability and he showed good speed in his most recent outing. Can make an immediate impact. THIS'LL SHOW YA (3) has had a few chances now but was only 0.9L off the winner just 8 days ago at Belmont. Back to provincial level now and Watson knows the filly well. Wouldn't surprise to see her shed the maiden tag. GREAT EMOTION (7) is another Peters runner who has looked good at the trials coming in, winning her most recent at Lark Hill. Wide draw is a niggle, but she's expected to put her best foot forward. AUBREY'S STAR (5) improved last start at Belmont and looks as though she'll appreciate the slight rise in trip. Chris Parnham riding is a big tick. TAKE YOUR CHANCES (4) can improve on what she did first-up when at the pointy end of the market.
RACE 3 - KING AKEED (1) ran on strongly over this course and distance first-up to miss out by 1.8L. He now draws a better barrier this time around with Chris Parnham remaining in the saddle. Wouldn't surprise to see him sit closer and with improvement expected, he can shed the maiden tag. HARLEQUIN PRANCER (4) returned in good order at Belmont and will appreciate getting back to provincial level. The slight rise in trip should suit and if she can get back to the form she showed at the end of last campaign, she'll be hard to hold out. JUST LEROY (3) finished 3.1L off the winner over this course and distance 21 days ago. He was slowly away last start and with a wide alley, he may end up well back again. He is expected to improve though and is not to be discounted. I'M THAT GIRL (7) finished 3.5L off what looks a smart one at Bunbury last time out. Drawn well and won't be far away. LUCKY CHELS (10) has shown good signs at the trials and is not to be discounted.
RACE 4 - ULTIMATE PARADISE (8) finished a long way back at Belmont last time out following a good effort at this track and trip two back. She draws a much better gate this time and is likely to be prominent in the run. Can sit handy and bounce back to her best, which would see her hard to beat. MY BE LAD (7) looked good in his only trial at Lark Hill last Monday and looks ready to make an impact on debut. He's a sibling to 2 winners including the Group performed Rommel's War. Needs to negotiate the wide draw but he looks to have plenty of class. STORMAGEDDON (3) resumes today without a trial after finishing last campaign with a 1.1L defeat at Ascot. The booking of Brad Parnham suggests he's ready to fire fresh despite not trialling. Drawn well and any market moves are worth noting. LYN'S DAKOTA (10) keeps Chris Parnham in the saddle following her lead in trials and has to be included. KIMBERLEY CURRENCY (2) is better than he showed last start and is not to be discounted.
RACE 5 - TRIO (2) resumed in good order at Bunbury over 1203m, running on strongly to end up 1.3L off the winner. CJP hops in the saddle second-up and the blinkers come off for his run today. Drawn to sit closer in the run and the extra journey is a big tick. Can shed the maiden tag. BOLTCO JACK (3) comes through the same race as Trio where he was beaten 3.7L after sitting up on the speed. He should get a much better run this time from a nicer alley and his effort two back at Belmont suggested a maiden win wasn't far away. Can shed the maiden tag without surprising. UNDER THE GUN (5) has been taking on much stronger races in Saturday grade early in his career. He now drops back to a Provincial maiden which makes him hard to line up. Recent figures stack up well though and he holds winning claims if he can run to that level. IMAROCK GOD (4) is better than he showed first-up and can improve. WIND WARRIOR (6) can build on the solid first-up run.
RACE 6 - WESTERN POWER (1) wasn't far away when beaten 1.7L over this course and distance first-up. The form out of that race has been good and Chris Parnham takes the ride on this occasion. He's drawn ideally and with the added fitness under his belt, he can shed the maiden tag. CABLE GIRL (10) is ticking along well of late without winning, going under as favourite over 1403m at Bunbury a fortnight ago. She drops back in trip slightly today, but CJP sticks and she's drawn well again. Form has been franked from her last start and she's sure to go close. SCHNOOTS (7) capitulated after leading up the field at Belmont last start, finishing a distant last over 1650m. She's been freshened and comes back in trip today. Drops back to provincial level again now and her best form is good enough, she just needs to bring it. QUEEN OF CHAOS (12) gets the blinkers on now following a disappointing fresh effort. Can improve sharply. SHE IS GOD (13) can build on a solid first-up effort.
RACE 7 - UNCLE GERARD (4) did plenty of work in the run last start and was only gunned down late, beaten 1.1L. He's been right around the mark his past couple and he's been freshened since that narrow defeat last time out. Troy Turner hops back in the saddle and he can return to winning ways. LUCKY LILY (5) settled near the tail last start and only got going late in the race, beaten 2.7L over 1003m at Bunbury. Drawn a touch better today and a rise in trip can see her sit a little closer in running. Expecting improvement third-up and that can see her right in the finish. WATCH ME ROCK (1) showed good signs in his first two campaigns and will be fitter for a recent trial. Cooper's 3kg claim comes in handy and if he can pick up from where he left off last campaign he'll be hard to hold out. SECRET DEPLOY (3) is better than he showed last start and can bounce back.
RACE 8 - ARCADIA KNIGHT (4) just missed first-up over 1400m here, running on well from midfield to be beaten 0.2L. The wide draw doesn't hurt him too much as he tends to settle back anyway. Chris Parnham remains in the saddle and with improvement anticipated, he can get the job done. BAY STREET (8) closed off well to be beaten 2.2L last time out at Pinjarra (S) in heavy conditions. It's been a while between drinks, but his recent figures suggest he's not far off ending that winning drought. Finds a suitable race today and it wouldn't surprise to see him come out on top. ROCH LEGACY (2) drops back to Provincial level following a 3.4L defeat over 1400m at Belmont last time out. Now third-up into the campaign where he's placed 2/3 and he boasts a good record over the mile. Can make his presence felt. SNAZZLER (1) disappointed last time out at Bunbury but is better than he showed there. Can bounce back. SCOTTISH LAIRD (6) won impressively at Kalgoorlie last start and can be thereabouts.
RACE 9 - MANHATTAN STRIP (2) comes through a good race over 1300m here first up when beaten just 1.5L. He was a 12-1 chance there, but ran right up to his best and now Chris Parnham hops in the saddle. Rates highly in this field and is the one to beat as long as he can hold his form. BELGRANO BELLE (3) disappointed back in May and was given a break following that effort. She was given an easy trial in readiness for her return and she does perform well on the fresh side. She's unbeaten at this track and trip and is sure to put her best foot forward. GRATIAS DEO (7) drops back to 1400m now following a 2.4L at Belmont last time out after winning two back. Draws a better gate this time around though and his recent figures would have him right in the finish. FORTUNE'S LUCK (5) caught the eye late last start and draws a much better gate this time. Can make her presence felt again. YES OF COURSE (12) is racing well of late and may take some catching from out in front.
