Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - SUAY MAM'SELLE (3) much better run with the claim when stalked the good tempo to finish a gritty third over 1500m at Port Macquarie on September 29. Trained on the track and gives the indication the 1800m will suit. PIERONIMO (7) is a four-start maiden fitter now after two runs back. Drifted back early and failed to get into the contest when fifth to the handy Tenbury Wells over 1600m at Kembla Grange on September 14. In a leading yard and worth consideration. PLACID PEARL (10) nice debut two back, before bumping into the classy Duvana when fourth over 1500m at Goulburn in the heavy going on September 26. Trip suits on the firmer surface. TRIPLE TRIPLE (8) can improve sharply over the extra trip.
RACE 2 - ONE LAST SHOT (3) All Too Hard gelding returning from a nine-month spell. Finished behind some handy types in stronger company last time in and his two recent trials have been full of merit. Maps to get the right run. CAVENDISH (15) fitter now after two mixed runs back. Never comfortable in the heavy (8) going when a plugging fifth over 1400m at Kembla Grange on September 28. At his top for this and looks one of the leading players. LET'S FLY (12) snagged back from the wide gate on debut when an encouraging third over 1250m at Newcastle on September 21. Well drawn and has the ability to take this out. TWIN ISLAND (14) Per Incanto filly from a Redoute's Choice mare on debut for the Chris Waller yard. Fitted with two trials and gets her chance from the good gate.
RACE 3 - LEANTOTHEMOON (4) showed good early speed from the wide gate on debut when a gritty fourth over 1000m at this track just over a month ago. Further improved now and a repeat of the latest will see her prove hard to stop. DRESSED IN GRAY (2) back in grade when attacking the line strongly first up for a smart second over 1000m at Canberra on September 20. Returns to her home track from the good gate and the extra 100m is in her favour. EMERY (10) three-year-old filly by Almanzor out of Enide on debut for the Sara Ryan stable. Fitted with two handy trials and has the upside to play a leading role today. NOW YOU'VE DONE IT (12) is a filly by Zoustar out of a Fastnet Rock mare on debut for the Matt Vella yard. Trained on the track and her two trials have been full of merit. Genuine top four prospect.
RACE 4 - HOOLIGAN TOMMY (4) exciting prospect starting to hit his straps in his four-year-old season. Chasing his third straight victory after demolishing his rivals by 4.5 lens over 1600m at Canberra in easier company on September 20. Desperate for this trip now and expected to go close. JURISPRUDENCE (5) only fair in two runs back in tougher company and expecting more in this easier contest. Offered little when a poor seventh over 1600m at Warwick Farm in BM72 grade on September 25. Can race closer from the good gate and take a hand in the finish. BROK CAFE (3) racing in career best form and ready for the 1800m now. Placed over this trip in Highway grade last time in and looks good value. IMPUNITY (8) well bred gelding fitter after one run back. Ready for the extra trip and must be kept safe.
RACE 5 - WHATADILEMMA (2) has a moderate winning strike rate and indicated a win was imminent when finishing off strongly to secure third over 1500m at Newcastle on September 20. Will relish the extra distance with the solid tempo and 2kg claim. Sure to be strong late. LUGARNO (3) got off the mark at start seven with a commanding on pace 4 len victory over 1600m at Kembla Grange on September 28. Has the speed to take control early and will prove hard to catch. ROLLING MAGIC (1) progressive gelding who went one better at second run back when a well-deserved 2 len winner over 1400m at Newcastle on September 20. Expected to get the trip and carries the big weights well. Leading contender. MORE VOLTAGE (8) stuck on well two back when second over the 1500m here on September 12. Failed to get through the heavy (10) going when sixth over 1600m at Kembla Grange on October 3. Will hold a forward position and can sneak into the minor money.
RACE 6 - IDOLISED (11) was heavily supported on debut when stalking the good speed to finish a tenacious third over 1200m at Kembla Grange on September 14. Expected to have come on further now and looks one of the leading chances. CIRCLE OF LOVE (9) three-year-old filly by Exceed And Excel from Sister Sledge on debut for the Neasham & Archibald camp. Has looked strong in her last two trials and no surprise to see her get off to a winning start. RAINBOW GODDESS (6) resumes after a five-month break with two sharp trial victories. Osmond rides with the claim and has the potential to take a hand in the finish. DONWON (1) resumes after surprising on debut when third over 900m at Newcastle four-and-a-half months ago. Has the two trials and maps to get the right run. Keep safe. The chances don't end there.
RACE 7 - RIVER PAT (5) lightly raced mare with a ton of upside fitter after resuming with a fast finishing third over 900m at Newcastle on September 21. Gets a similar set up again and will benefit with the blinkers going on for the first time. Hard to hold out. USEAPIN (8) back in grade second up when getting off the mark to shed her maiden status over 1000m at Wyong on September 1. Looks to have further upside and can win again. LYRICAL BEAUTY (4) has the two wins from seven starts and normally sprints well fresh. Showed good speed from the wide draw before tiring late when fourth over 1200m at Canberra on April 19. Back without a trial and can make her presence felt. PRINCESTON (3) lightly raced mare who caught the eye late first up when a strong fourth over 1010m at Moruya won September 17. Raced well at the provincials in the past and maps well.
RACE 8 - UP THE FRONT (6) exciting prospect adept in all conditions chasing his third straight victory. Surged late between runners in the heavy (8) going when scoring over 1000m at Goulburn on September 28. Up in weight and will relish the extra trip in this tougher contest. Expected to go close again. MOGUL MONARCH (10) has come back a much stronger prospect this time in and fifth up today. Finished runner-up at his last two outings in similar grade and gets the blinkers added for the first time. Genuine top three contender. HERE COMES HOGAN (12) consistent gelding going nicely through his grades. Deserves his chance here and will give plenty of cheek from the low draw. KIRIBATI (1) will appreciate the claim again after returning to form with a solid second over 900m at Newcastle on September 20. Won here before and can get across from the sticky gate.
