Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - COLTMAN (10) fourth up here and will get all the favours from the inside gate. Placed first up and expecting more today. NIRVANA THE STORM (7) came out fast on debut before knocking up late when fourth over 1050m at the Gold Coast Poly on August 31. Further improved and can sneak into the minor money. FRAMED IT (11) improved a little finishing midfield last start at Gold Coast Poly at very big odds, looks suited back in grade and can feature. ANOTHER WISH (5) first race starter by Rothesay out of Spellmaker. Last trial sixth at Grafton in a 965m trial on April 1. Trained here and worth watching for any market moves.
RACE 2 - AMAYA'S SECRET (4) exciting filly who created a big impression at second run back when a slick winner over 1015m at this track on September 9. Has a ton of upside and will go close again with Fitzgerald's claim from the good gate. ASK THE QUESTION (1) well supported on debut when a commanding winner over 1000m at Coffs Harbour two-and-a-half weeks ago. Further improvement to come but has to contend with a sticky draw. LOVE FOR ASHER (2) fourth up for this and a win looks imminent. Came out fast from the wide gate before being nailed on the line when second over 1115m at this track on September 9. Senior rider on and due for a change of luck. SOYOUTHINKIT'SOVER (3) made progress finishing midfield last start at this track when well supported, looks suited and worth including.
RACE 3 - PLEADEEL (4) caught the eye late when placing at Doomben two back, before jumping in class again when seventh over 2000m at Doomben in BM70 grade three-and-a-half weeks ago. Well placed with the claim and should have little trouble getting the extra ground. MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN (2) racing well and appreciated the jump in trip when a gritty winner with the 57.5kg over 2100m at Tamworth on September 16. Further improved again and maps well with the claim. LETS TORQUE A DEEL (12) improved a little finishing midfield last start at Beaudesert on soft going, Worth further consideration. CRASH'N'BASH (10) was narrowly beaten last time over 2100m at Tamworth, finishing just a head from the winner in second. Include.
RACE 4 - HUDSON'S LENNY (2) yet to break through in 12 runs but has his hoof on the till. Powered late from well back when a narrow third over 1320m at Lismore on September 12. No excuses today with the claim from the good gate. OPPA (9) best run to date for the new stable when catching the eye late to finish second over 1710m at this track on September 23. Backs up quickly and should handle the drop in trip. BELLE OF THE BAYOU (5) finished second two back before failing to get into the contest when sixth over 1450m at Kempsey on September 19. Can run into the minor money. BOLOGNA (1) fitter after two runs back and jumps in trip after running fifth over 1200m at Coffs Harbour on September 15. This looks easier and worth thought.
RACE 5 - AIRSWING (10) well bred gelding resuming after tiring late when seventh in a strong maiden over 1000m at Eagle Farm on May 8. Looks ready to go with the two slick trials and finds a weak maiden to kick off. HE'S POPLAR (2) improving with racing and shouldn't be a maiden for long. Came from last on the turn when a gritty fourth over 1190m here three weeks ago. Blinkers go on and look for him charging late. HERE'S MASON (3) thirteen start maiden with his hoof on the till. Sat on the good tempo when a narrow neck second over 1190m at this track on September 9. Well drawn again and has solid top three claims. DIZZY DEE (7) on the quick back up after covering ground from the wide gate when a poor seventh over 1181m at this track on September 23. Winkers come off and earlier runs were satisfactory.
RACE 6 - GURU CLASS (10) consistent mare who led throughout for a tenacious victory over the 1190m here on September 9. Ready for this grade with the similar set up again. Must respect. LORDSTER (1) lightly raced gelding with upside. Won well at his first start for the Bellamy yard then failed to get into the contest from the wide gate when last of 11 over 1200m at Eagle Farm in BM70 company on September 14. No shock to see him finish over the top of these. SIXFOOTONE (7) fifth up for this and deserves a change of luck. Nailed late when leading for most of the race when a long neck third over 1250m at Kempsey on September 19. Looker takes the ride and not to be underestimated. WRITTEN FAME (5) has the handy record of three wins from nine starts and has come back much stronger this time in. Tough win with the 61.5kg over 1100m from the wide gate over 1100m at Murwillumbah five-and-a-half weeks ago. Kept fresh and deserves his chance here.
RACE 7 - SIZZLING GAL (6) classy mare who was strong through the line late when fourth over 1600m at Doomben in BM78 grade on September 7. Brings the right figures here to take this out fourth up. FRAPPES (13) racing in a rich vein of form and going nicely through his grades. Deserves his shot here after scoring a slick 3.5 len win over 1420m at Grafton on September 9. Gets in light with the claim and can play a leading role. Group 3 placegetter FLASHING STEEL (4) has been up for some time and due for a change of luck. Anchored with the 58.5kg when a sound third over 1600m at Eagle Farm on September 20. Has the speed to get across from the sticky gate and is undefeated over this trip. Group 3 placegetter MENAZZI (5) has finished third at his last four runs and gets weight relief with the 2kg claim. Backs up quickly and has the ability to take this out. The chances don't end there.
RACE 8 - PERRI LASS (9) got off the mark at start eight, before charging late from last on the turn when fourth over 1750m at Muswellbrook on September 10. Well drawn for this and is a genuine contender. QUICK SHOT (10) back in class and ready to win. Tired late when a close up sixth over 1670m at Ipswich on September 19. Lone win came at this track and trip and looks good value. TALAKAI (12) scored her maiden win last time out at Coffs Harbour and is looking for another fair run. THREE GRACES (16) camped just off the lead at Murwillumbah last start and stuck to the task well, finishing second and beaten just a long neck. In the mix.
RACE 9 - MISS UCHITEL (7) lightly raced mare who rounded them up late when a nose winner over 1320m at Lismore on September 12. Further improved for this and has the ability to go close again. DIPIERDOMENICO (9) second run for new yard got off the mark at start nine when a commanding on pace winner over 1400m at Armidale on September 22. Fitzgerald rides again and he looks the main danger. HIGH AND MARTY (3) went one better last start when a determined, on pace winner over 1190m at this track in good style. Drawn out today but racing too well to dismiss. YELLOWHAMMER (1) disappointed at her last two runs and stretches out to the 1400m for the first time today. Fitted with a recent trial over 1000m and the blinkers come off. Keep safe.
