Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - LA CACHE A VIN (6) has been up for a long time and holding his form. Came across from the wide draw when sitting on the speed for a narrow fourth over 1450m at Kempsey on October 8. Claim helps and expected to figure prominently. I'MTIMMYZOU (1) returned to form at his last two outings and back in grade when a slick winner over 2120m at this track last time out. Kept fresh and not to be underestimated in this easier contest over the shorter trip. STOINKA (5) finished third at his last three outings and finally drawn a soft gate. On the quick back up and he has a good record here. Stays in the mix.
RACE 2 - ENTERPRISE PRIVATE (2) finally got off the mark at start 10 when a dominant 4.5 len winner over 2200m at the Gold Coast on October 5. Finds a suitable race again and expected to go on with it now. MR TADASHI (5) lightly raced Maurice gelding who created a big impression at start four when a comfortable 1.4 len winner over 2180m at Ipswich on September 26. Full of confidence now and anticipating another strong showing. MORE SAINTLY (4) will be fitter second up. MONTE KAHUNA (3) holds some value appeal. Won two starts back.
RACE 3 - NO RAGRETS (5) is a three-start maiden who finds his right race today at start four. Just under a month between runs when a plugging fourth over 1300m at Ballina on October 6. Winkers go on and expected to play a leading role. KOBAYTERA (4) indicated a win was imminent when sitting on the speed for a tough third over 1181m at Grafton when resuming on September 23. Drawn out but clearly come back stronger. INTREPID LAD (3) defied his big price on debut when surging late for a solid fifth over 1006m at Grafton on September 27. Extra distance suits and can take a hand in the finish. MOON SWEEPER (2) three-year-old gelding by Puissance De Lune out of La Scopa on debut for the Matt Dunn stable. Fitted with two recent trials and gets his chance from the low draw.
RACE 4 - HIDDEN MELODY (6) progressive mare who returned with an unlucky second over 1000m at the Gold Coast on October 5. Goes equally as well second up and should prove too sharp for these. GOOMERI (2) is a promising five-year-old gelding from the Matt Dunn yard who will relish the 3kg claim. Went out hard with the 61kg when resuming for a tenacious second over 1106m at Grafton on September 23. Has won second up and brings strong figures here. KING'S GOLD (7) placed first up before drifting back and failing to get into the contest when last over the 1000m at Ballina on October 6. Can sneak into the minor money.
RACE 5 - WHOMSONEVER (14) fitter after two career runs and the blinkers go on for the first time today. Has upside and this distance suits when sixth in a 1350m contest at Ipswich two-and-a-half weeks ago. Finds a weak field and expected to take a hand in the finish. FLEE WITH ME (13) encouraging debut performance in the heavy (10) conditions when third over 1175m at Grafton on October 1. Strips fitter for this and expected to figure prominently. KERMACETO (15) disappointed on resumption as fav when a wilting ninth over 1400m at Grafton on October 1. Reported to have choked down last start and worth another chance.
RACE 6 - MAX 'O' MAX (7) registered his first win at start 17 when ploughing through the heavy (10) conditions for a gritty long neck victory over 1550m at Murwillumbah on October 15. Backs up quickly and Danny Peisley retains the ride. Expected to go close again. MISS UCHITEL (5) solid win first up, before powering late from well back when a narrow sixth over 1400m at Grafton in the heavy (10) going on October 1. Will relish the 3kg claim and strips fitter for this. SELFLESS VALOUR (6) promising mare rewarded for her consistency when shedding her maiden status with a solid win over 1300m at Ballina on October 6. Drawn out for this but has fitness on her side. TOSEN DREAMER (11) placed this track and trip and adept in all conditions. Best form can see her take a hand in the finish.
RACE 7 - PISA CAKE (5) handy mare who won on debut at Newcastle resuming after a six-month break. Not far away at start two in the heavy going when fifth at Tuncurry over 1305m on April 18. Fitted with two soft trials and looks primed for this. COOK ISLAND GIRL (3) has fitness on her side and back in trip for this from the good draw after failing to see the mile out when fifth at the Sunshine Coast on September 29. Genuine each way contender. STERN IMPULSE (13) fifth up for this after mixed showings and can add value to the exotics.
