Race 1

1- KUSU (BEST OF THE DAY)

2- DOC O’CONNOR

8- ROCKSTAR MEGGSY

KUSU is way back in class here after having a go at a strong race at Flemington last start and runners from that race compete at Group 2 level today. He was 9th, but that was only 4.5L behind the winners. That’s a good form line. DOC O’CONNOR looks the major threat, expect he will push forwards from barrier 3 and put himself in a commanding position. ROCKSTAR MEGGSY resumes here, had a successful 1st prep with a win and then some solid performances against good company. This is easier than those races.

Race 2

1- DEEVINE

4- PALATIAL PRINCE

2- DISAGREEABLE MISS

Tough race this, but DEEVINE has been competitive in strong races here and won his last start, but as good as he has been here lately. He still lacks a win here at the track, but this is definitely his best chance. PALATIAL PRINCE won a maiden in impressive fashion against a track trend first up. If the race is run at a quick tempo he will be set up nicely here. DISAGREEABLE MISS won some race last prep against better company, that form stacks up here, but she is 1st up and it took a few runs for her to get going last time.

Race 3

12- PRETTY RELIABLE

2- ROCK DEE JAY

17- KILLIAKO

This has been a shocker race for favoured runner drawing a decent barrier. The fave PRETTY RELIABLE looks tough to beat on his recent form, but will need to jump from the widest barrier which means he will have to be good. ROCK DEE JAY finished his last prep looking close to a maiden win after 3 2nds in a row. He wasn’t far off them at a price first up and should take improvement out of that run. KILLIAKO struggled in a strong race on debut and then spelled right after that. She resumes today and should be better for having had the race experience and more time.

Race 4

1- SMILING ASSASSIN (VALUE OF DAY)

2- SOUS LES NUAGES

4- DIXIE WHISTLER

Was impressed with how SMILING ASSASSIN ran last start even though he ran 4th. He was off a 6 day break after a a 3150m race on a heavy 10 track. His recent form has been strong and he has had 2 weeks off now so think he will come back here in good condition. SOUS LES NUAGES visits from Victoria, he was recently going around staying trips at Flemington, he may have some extra class than these, but is coming off 2 synthetic track runs so I’m more inclined to risk him. DIXIE WHISTLER continues to run well in these Adelaide staying races. She pushes forwards and is usually in the front half of the field. That running pattern gives her a big chance on this track.

Race 5

2- OUR DEEP AGENDA

1- KONG

8- NANA DULCE

OUR DEEP AGENDA finds much more ideal conditions here today, didn’t want to be with him if it was a wet track. The ground is currently a good surface and he is now 3rd up, he has never won 1st or 2nd up and gets better around this stage of a prep. If there is rain around I would lean towards KONG, he is a consistent runner but is best off on a wet track. NANA DULCE has had a good recent record here at this track winning 2 of his past 4, I can forgive the last start 8th as he was caught out deep from a wide barrier, gets a much better barrier here today.

Race 6

2- DANAUSTAR

5- LAFARGUE

1- SPARKUP

DANAUSTAR has opted for this race over a few back home in Victoria. He is drawn out wide but has the early speed that should see his land in a prominent spot. He is a small query on a good track, but might have the extra class. LAFARGUE was a last start winner here at the track, he returns today in a slightly tougher race but will carry less weight. A performance similar to the last run is good enough for this. SPARKUP is a good type and he is up against an easier field than his most recent runs, only query on him here today is that he is a get back run on type who is drawn in barrier 2, I would prefer him on the wider main track, but with luck and the right tempo he can figure late.

Race 7

4- YURI ROYALE

1- FRANCE’S BOY

5- MORTY

YURI ROYALE has been in super recent form, last start he wasn’t far off winning the Balaklava Cup. He was 7th in the result but only 2.2L behind the winner. His 2 runs prior to that were wins in this grade and he has winning form on this track. FRANCES BOY has been just off a win in his 2 most recent runs. One 0.1L and the other 0.2L. Both of those runs were at this level, he has a good record here over the track/distance, he runs up on the speed which gives him every chance, if he gets it too easy out in front, he should be hard to reel in. MORTY could figure at big odds, he is a 1st up winner and gets suitable track conditions. If the race is run right he could surprise,  it I expect him to improve over more distance later into the prep.

Race 8

9- ZOULAH

5- MONTIGN

4- CALL ME SHAMUS

ZOULAH was super when she was 2nd in tough conditions in the Balaklava Cup. Prior to that she was 5th in a listed race here. She drops back to a much easier grade here today and she is a previous winner over this track/distance, expecting her recent form should be good enough to beat these. MONTIGN continues to win and has now had 5 wins in a row. She is in super form and has to be considered, but a month between runs now is a small query. CALL ME SHAMUS is resuming, he is a consistent 1st up performer and has a good record at this track, wouldn’t surprise at decent odds.

Race 9

6- EMINENCIA

5- STADIUM OF LIGHT

3- VENUSIAN

EMINENCIA is dropping back in distance to the 1400m which should be much more suitable for him today. He has an inside barrier and good early speed. That should see him land in a prominent position and be every chance. Has been supported in early markets which is encouraging. STADIUM OF LIGHT is still a maiden runner, but has been competitive at a similar grade, he is drawn wide but will be back in the field anyway. More distance today suits but the tighter track makes it tougher, will need luck. VENUSIAN has been mixing form of late, but gets his best chance to recapture form now he is back at the distance he has had the most success over.

Race 10

12- RODEO

4- MAGIC MAX

17- SEA WITNESS

RODEO is dropping in grade after a strong 1st up run. She is again light at the weights and is a winner on this parks track. From her barrier she can take a good position in the front half of the field and if she can finish off how she did last start she will be well placed to run them all down. MAGIC MAX has some good class when he can find his best form. We haven’t seen his best since April when he was unlucky not to win at Caulfield. If he can recapture the form he was producing earlier in the year. SEA WITNESS continues to put in good performances a EW prices. He is always up,on the speed giving himself every chance. Expect the same again.