Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - TENNESSEE MAGGIE (10) finds the maiden win elusive but was much better last start when sent forward. Should look to do the same from the inside alley and should be peaking now third-up. Bold showing is anticipated. I'M A MILLENNIAL (3) only battled on soundly into a midfield finish here last start. Is sure to have come on with that run under the belt and will appreciate a solid early tempo. Watch for him charging late. ROCKSTAR DANCES (9) showed improvement last start when finishing in the frame. Has more to offer third-up and is a nice top-three proposition. INOTELL (4) best of the rest.
RACE 2 - MIDNIGHT RULER (2) put the writing on the wall here last start when captured on the line after showing good tactical speed. Strips fitter and will prove tougher to reel in with the same positive tactics applied. EL EXPLOSIVO (6) hasn't threatened the winner in his last two but has still been solid to beat home a fair few others. Gets in low at the weights with the 3kg claimer engaged and looks the main danger. EIGHTY NINE BELOW (7) was handy last start when knuckling down to hold down a minor placing here. The added trip is no call for concern. In the mix if she can build on that. RUSCHEYNE (3) best of the rest.
RACE 3 - SUTADAMU (1) only warmed to his task late here last start when closing off nicely into a midfield finish. Boasts a strong record over this journey and should prove tough to hold out. LADYMEANSBUSINESS (3) chased gamely into a midfield finish first-up at Gawler. Not as effective last start but can bounce back sharply third-up. Milnes taking over is a good push as well. OPAL BEACH (7) finds the second win elusive but showed improvement last start when leading them up in the lane. Shoulders a handy record over the track and trip and Crowther sticking is a positive. Leading player. EFFORT (5) made very light work of his rivals last start at Ceduna when putting just over 4L to his nearest rival. Tougher this time but he deserves respect.
RACE 4 - FOX DUNNETT (3) improved nicely last start when sticking on gamely into a close fourth over 1000m at this track after being in contention on the turn. Steps up in journey and is a leading contender. LAVA LAD (5) didn't make an impression here last start but was much better the start prior when scoring by a head at Ceduna. Finds a suitable race and can take this out. SHIPWRECK (4) wasn't far away in fifth last time out over 1000m here after being in the firing line on the corner. Should be hitting his straps now third-up over a longer trip. BITE YOUR TONGUE (6) was an eye-catcher here two back when just missing the placings in a blanket finish. Not as effective last start but is in the mix on best efforts.
RACE 5 - ISUSPECTJEU (12) lengthened nicely in the lane to grab second last time over the track and trip. Strips rock-hard fit now and is sure to be putting in the big strides late again. STAR VALOUR (9) was too bad to be true last start when failing to fire a shot. Was a handy winner prior at this track and is a big chance if he recaptures that form. KING HALSTON (4) was far from his best last start when going amiss but his effort at Gawler the start prior was good. In the mix off that run. LORD TURNBURY (6) next best.
RACE 6 - SUPER VALENTINE (3) beat most of these home last start when showing a great turn of foot to score with a fair bit up his sleeves over this track and trip. Has found winning form and can now go right on with it. MR TRAFFICANTI (4) doesn't win out of turn but continues to knock on the door. Rates highly on best figures and the form around him stacks up. Gets a nice pull at the weights over the winner and is a key threat. TOORAK BLAZE (5) brings different form but winning form nevertheless. Cherry-ripe fitness-wise now and is one of the serious chances. CHANTISS (10) showed good early toe last start at Strathalbyn, only to be reeled in late. Peaking now and is drawn favourably for Crowther. Right in this.
RACE 7 - Nice race. ARTFUL AMBITION (1) is yet to strike through this campaign but is knocking on the door. Boasts a terrific record on his home track and Murray sticking boosts his chances. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game. EVENING BRIDE (3) narrowly beat home Artful Ambition here last start. Meets him a fraction worse at the weights and isn't as tested over the track and trip but deserves plenty of respect on best figures. BELMONT AVENUE (7) is ticking along nicely as he drops back to a winning track and trip. Gets in low at the weights with leading SA hoop in Milnes taking over. Key chance. MORE SUGAR (8) returns and has run well fresh without saluting. Lacks tactical speed, so could land in a tricky spot from the draw. Watch for her charging late.
RACE 8 - TYDEUS (1) is yet to land the winning blow this campaign but has fired off a few precautionary shots. Cherry-ripe fitness now and is aided under the big weight with the 2kg claimer sticking. Only has to hold his form to be very competitive again. OK GERRY (6) didn't give her rivals a sniff here last start over this trip when leading pillar-to-post. Drawn to advantage on the inside and there's no reason she can't go on with it now. ZOUTONS (7) was an eye-catcher here fresh and then put the writing on the wall last start at Balaklava when beaten a head. Kept fresh with four weeks between runs and should be hitting his straps now third-up. Can give this a big shake. ZUFASTA (2) has struggled to threaten of late but will appreciate the drop in grade. Watch for sharp improvement back at this level. INNOCENT SIPS (8) next best.
RACE 9 - ROSE RING (7) hasn't been able to strike through for quite some time but put writing on the wall here last start when beaten a lip. Strips rock-hard fit now and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley. Leading player. CHEF DE MISSION (4) has been in terrific form this campaign, narrowly missing out on last start from making it four wins for the campaign. Has enough early muster to offset the wide alley and is sure to give backers a great sight again. KINGSON (5) has built nicely into this campaign and is nearing a peak effort. Boasts a strong record over this course and distance. Deserves respect. CATALINA BLUE (9) arrived just in time to knock off Rose Ring here last start. Carries more weight this time but has to be included. EFFORTKAT (6) is knocking on the door and is another one to consider.
