Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - MATIMA (2) almost seven weeks between runs when getting across from the outside gate to finish a respectable second over 1200m at this track. Further improved for this and the booking of Rawiller will see him go close. HIDDEN MOTIVE (1) classy colt who gave them a galloping lesson third up when a dominant 4 len winner over this trip at Hawkesbury. Will take control from the gate and looks the main danger. CENTRAL COAST (7) cracking colt by Wootton Bassett from Group 1 winning mare Sunlight on debut for the Waller yard. Has shown potential in both trials and look for him closing off strongly. WOLLZEILE (3) back for her second prep when a narrow second over 1100m in the LR Woodlands Stakes at Scone. Adept in all conditions and not to be underestimated. CHANGE MY ADDRESS (5) sharp debut victory in the heavy conditions and stays in the mix.

RACE 2 - CALLISTEMON (17) underrated mare who is well placed in this grade third up. Should get the right tempo here out in trip on the limit weight. Strong through the line when third over 1400m at this track. Jones retains the ride and has good each way prospects. DANISH PRINCE (11) best form is over this trip and clearly come back well. Will benefit again with McMurray's 3kg claim after finishing a game second over 1400m at this track. Will roll forward from the draw and give a ton of cheek. ENGINE ROOM (4) failed to make it three straight victories when hanging out throughout and disappointing as fav to run last over 1600m at Gosford. Kept up to the mark with a 1200m tick over trial and winning rider back aboard. Maps well. HELLFIRE EXPRESS (5) solid effort at second run back when a close up sixth over 1400m here. Fitter now and genuine winning prospects. RUSH ATTACK (7) capable on his day and handles the conditions. Can get cover from the draw and take a hand in the finish.

RACE 3 - CHANGING COLOURS (8) has a fitness edge over these fifth up and finds her race with the winkers going on. Forced to cover ground in the run and failed to shirk her task when a narrow second over 1600m at Sandown-Hillside. Gets map favours and looks the one to beat. MISS KIM KAR (4) nice filly starting to build a good winning CV. Saved for one crack at them in the straight with a swooping victory over 1400m here. Jumps 3kg for this and has further upside to come. GENTILESCHI (7) has come back even stronger this time in and another win looks imminent. Returned good closing splits from back in the pack when an unlucky second over 1700m at Scone. Inside gate helps and can follow with confidence. GOOD BANTER (3) close to his top but could be looking for slightly further now. Proven on a heavy track and not to be overlooked. PIGGYBACK (6) nice win first up over the unsuitable trip and clearly come back a much stronger mare. Stays in the mix.

RACE 4 - SATIN STILETTO (3) just under six weeks between runs when giving some of her more fancied rivals a big fright at ($101), when a narrow sixth over 1100m in the LR Denise's Joy Stakes at Scone. Fitter now and the 3kg claim brings her right into contention. Goes close. SHROPSHIRE LAD (6) smart gelding who was heavily supported at his first run back when a gritty nose winner from the wide draw over 1100m at Scone. Winkers go on from the better gate and can win again. CARRIBEAN KING (8) kept fresh for this after launching late on the tight Gosford track when fourth over 1200m in this class. Track suits with the claim and will be strong late. OFF THE PRESS (13) progressive gelding resuming with a sound win record. Primed for this with two good trial wins and looks well in with Roper's claim. Maps well and gets his chance. VINOLASS (4) Canberra-trained mare expected to pull out a big run first up. Recent trial winner and looks good each way value. The chances don't end there.

RACE 5 - THE MUFFIN MAN (2) comes up from Victoria in peak condition. Returned from a let up with a gritty performance after covering plenty of ground to secure third over 2000m at Caulfield. Fitter now and box seats from the draw. Goes close. TACT (8) won two of his last three starts in good style and deserves his chance in this. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw with the claim. Must be kept safe. EL PASO (11) progressing well after giving weight to Shangri La Impact when a game third over this trip at Hawkesbury. Gibbons' sticks and will be in this for a long way. HURSTVILLE ZAGREB (1) has needed both runs back and can get over from the gate and play a leading role. MILLIE DE LUNE (13) improving staying bred filly looking for the 2000m now. Caught the eye at Canterbury last start and not to be underestimated.

RACE 6 - FEDERER (14) lightly raced Dundeel gelding with untapped potential resuming. Strung two dominant wins together in easier grade last prep in Victoria and yet to be tested on rain affected going. Fitted with the two trials and looks set to make a positive return with Zac Lloyd riding from the low draw. BLAZING HARRY (7) anchored with the 62kg on resumption when closing off strongly for a handy fifth over 1300m at Scone in a BM72. Goes well this track and comes to hand quickly. Genuine top three player. OH DIAMOND LIL (6) looks set for a big prep after pulling out plenty at her first run back when saluting over 1300m at Scone. McEvoy retains the ride and will prove hard to catch again. THUNDERLIPS (4) holding his form well and comes here hard fit fifth up. Tricky one to map from the gate and Roper retains the ride. FLYING THINKER (12) holding her form in mares company and proven at this trip. Loves the conditions and stays in the mix.

RACE 7 - NELLIE LEYLAX (15) imported gelding who was specked in betting at his first Australian start when a respectable on pace third over this track and trip. Would have taken great benefit from that run and gets a similar set up on the limit weight. Goes forward and will prove hard to hold out. COOL JAKEY (9) far from disgraced when taking on the mile for the first time with a game second to Hollywood Hero here last time out. Gets good weight relief with the claim and will give a ton of cheek again. MIGHTY ULYSSES (1) near his top for this and back in grade after showing plenty of fight when fourth over 1600m in the LR Scone Cup. Well placed here. HOLLYWOOD HERO (12) saved plenty of ground along the inside at his second run back when a dominant winner at this track and trip. Can keep the momentum going despite drawing out. PHEARSON (5) fourth up for this and gives the impression the mile will suit. Stable apprentice sticks and can run into the minor money.

RACE 8 - IN FLIGHT (4) underrated mare rewarded for her consistency when sent north for a comprehensive victory over 1110m in the LR Bright Shadow at Doomben. Has a good record over this track and trip and should be on the right part of the track at this stage of the day. Goes close. THE NOVELIST (7) came out fast from the sticky draw and found wanting late when second in the LR Ortensia Stakes at Scone over this trip. Proven second up and will be in this for a long way. CONTEMPORARY (3) saves his best for this course and distance and expecting a better performance second up. Gets through the conditions and ready to lift. FRONT PAGE (2) raced without luck from the draw when a fading eleventh over 1200m in the Quokka at Ascot. Kept fresh and assess on his good second in the G1 The Galaxy two back. The race doesn't end there with BARBER (6), CIGAR FLICK (13) and QUICK TEMPO (14) all worthy contenders.

RACE 9 - ACCREDITED (10) fitter now and back in class after working hard early before folding up in the straight when ninth over 1400m at Sandown-Hillside. Set to peak here from the low draw with Rawiller aboard. Assess on his classy win over the 1400m here last January. WHINCHAT (2) tried to pinch the race from the outset from the wide gate when a tenacious on pace second over 1300m in the LR Luskin Star Stakes at Scone. Expected to hold that form and loves the rain affected going. GRAND IMPACT (4) went quickly through his grades last time in and needed the run first up when a plugging tenth over 1100m in the LR Ortensia Stakes at Scone. Maps well and worth thought. HEADLEY GRANGE (11) ticks plenty of boxes first up with winning rider back aboard. Two good trials should have him forward enough for this. DARK GLITTER (14) gets in light again and holding her form.

RACE 10 - STORM THE RAMPARTS (4) consistent gelding expected to manage the 2.5kg weight rise here after leading throughout in good style over this track and trip at latest. Hyeronimus sticks and should get the job done again. GITALONG (6) two runs back have been encouraging and expected to hold a forward position from the sticky draw. Rawiller rides and set to peak with the drop in weight. WINNING PROPOSAL (10) frustrating filly third up for this from a wide gate. Copped a bump on jumping and never looked a winning chance when seventh over 1000m here. Look for her skirting wide and improving sharply. RANTAN (13) had genuine excuses first up and held up slightly over the closing stages when seventh over 1000m at Gosford. Senior rider on and has the figures to take a hand in the finish. QUEEN OF THE MILE (8) comes to hand quickly and looks primed for this with the 3kg claim.