Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - HOW MUCH BETTER (10) underrated gelding capable of going through his grades this time in. Snagged back from the outside gate on resumption before catching the eye along the inside to run fourth over 1400m at Randwick Kensington. Gets in light with the claim and has genuine each way prospects. CRAFTY EAGLE (1) is ready to win after three runs back and Stanley retains the ride with the 3kg claim. Comes out of a strong race after charging late when third over 1300m at this track in BM78 class. Map looks ugly but has the ability to overcome this. Goes close. MISS SPACEGIRL (11) suited out to the 1300m after returning good closing splits when third over 1200m at this track. Keep safe despite drawing out. AFRICAN DAISY (5) will roll forward and give cheek.

RACE 2 - THINK LIKE PADDY (1) lightly raced gelding who looks well placed for this. Jumped sharply in grade with a respectable fourth over 1600m in the G3 Gunsynd Classic at Eagle Farm. Claim helps from the good barrier and should prove too good for these. NEW PHAROAH (5) at his top now after turning in a massive run from the outside gate when a plugging fourth over 1500m here at latest. Winning rider back aboard and maps to stalk the speed. Main danger on the firmer track. PENSATIVA (6) improving Scone-trained filly ready to peak fourth up. Sat on the good tempo when a narrow second over 1280m at Muswellbrook. Gives the impression the trip suits and not without each way claims. MONTE MAXIMUS (4) tough win at Casino last start with the 58kg and maps well.

RACE 3 - TASORAAY (10) talented gelding who was a month between runs at his second run back when nailed late to finish second over 1400m at this track. Blinkers off and visors go on from the good gate. Strips fitter and will prove hard to run down. DON'T FORGET JACK (3) jumps 2.5kg for this after defeating Tasoraay in good style here last time out. Braith Nock retains the ride with the claim and maps to get his chance again. PUNTIN (9) improving gelding who went quickly through the grades in his first prep. Sharp return over the unsuitable trip when closed off soundly to run second over 1250m at Canterbury. Winning rider back aboard and the solid tempo suits over this trip. Goes close. FIDDLERS GREEN (4) had conditions to suit when resumed with a tough win over 1300m at Warwick Farm with the 59kg. Can go on with it now and proven at the trip. HELLBENT ON YOU (5) yet to place at this track in five starts but drops in grade after running on late when fifth here in BM78 class. Keep safe.

RACE 4 - WEEPING WOMAN (5) showed good speed from the wide gate when gripping on late for a gritty second over 1300m here. Fitter now and gets a better run in the stalking position. Goes close after returning a good set of figures last start. CHANGING COLOURS (7) just over a month between runs here after an unlucky on pace second over 1600m at Sandown-Hillside. Winkers go on and likely to take a sit from the gate. Each way prospects. MIA BALLERINA (8) starting to put it all together now and can surprise some of her more fancied rivals with the big drop in weight. Will go forward and the 1400m shouldn't pose a problem. CAPTAIN AMELIA (1) frustrating mare who finds an easier contest on the quick back-up. Claim helps and stays in the mix from the low draw. LADY BOSS (9) holding form well and near her top for this. Handles this grade and will be suited by the drop in weight. Has each way claims.

RACE 5 - LIVIN' THING (3) making rapid progress this time in and gets the right set up again with the claim. Sat off the good tempo and picked them up in a couple of strides when a sharp Randwick Kensington winner over 1000m. Better suited out to the 1100m and will relish the fast tempo. KING'S SECRET (5) disappointed at this track and trip last start when failing to close off, finishing fifth. Pulled up with Thumps on that occasion and assess on his good win here two back. APEX (4) up in trip third up when covered ground in the run to finish a poor eighth over 1250m at Canterbury. Back to his pet distance and gets a much better set up here. Blinkers on and no shock to see him figure prominently. BEREZKA (11) fitter now and drops in weight from the low gate. Has a respectable set of figures and will be strong late. SPYWIRE (1) classy sprinter gelded over the break and can sprint well fresh with Roper's claim. Had the two good trials and must be kept safe. The chances don't end there.

RACE 6 - MICKEY'S MEDAL (7) is racing quickly through his grades and gets the right setup for this as he chases his third straight win. Braith Nock sticks after having the race parceled up inside the 150m when saluting over 1500m here. Hard to hold out with the 54.5kg. GREEN SHADOWS (1) has a decent win in him this preparation and on the quick back-up. Rattled home late from the outside gate when a solid sixth over 1400m in the LR Civic Stakes at Randwick last Saturday. Extra trip in his favour with McMurray's 3kg claim. THUNDERLIPS (2) was ridden a treat by Anna Roper from the wide gate when squeezing between runners to get over the top of them at Randwick over 1400m. Proven in this and no excuses from the draw. SIR ARTIE (3) returned from a lengthy break with a slashing second over 1350m at Doomben in a solid rating contest. Only has to repeat that effort to take a hand in the finish. FURIOUS (9) failed to stretch out in the heavy going when ninth over 1500m here at latest. Keep safe.

RACE 7 - Tricky race. CASUAL CONNECTION (8) underrated stayer who steps up a few levels for this after being anchored with the 59.5kg when a game second over this trip at Randwick Kensington. Won't know himself with the 53kg and can control the tempo. Leading player. AWESOME WONDER (11) working towards some form and like the way he closed late when ninth over 2000m at this track two weeks ago. Saves his best for the 2400m and looks great value on the limit. MORMONA (6) is another from the Archibald camp ready to show what he's capable of. Well drawn and can race closer third up. SPEYCASTER (4) much better performance when attacking the line late to finish fourth over this course and distance in the LR Winter Cup. Drops in grade and gets his chance. BACIO DEL MIST (10) tough old mare who gets back in her races and needs plenty of luck. Recent efforts have been okay and senior rider booked.

RACE 8 - PIGGYBACK (10) two runs back have been full of merit and expect to see her progress to stronger company this time in. Sat on the speed second up when just found wanting near the line to run a narrow third over 1600m at Randwick. Braith Nock is building a good rapport with the mare and she gets the gun run here. FEDERER (12) stablemate to Piggyback who was a drifter in betting on resumption when a plugging eighth over 1400m at Randwick. Bred to get further and will be attacking the line with the 54kg. KAZALARK (13) lightly raced gelding near his top fourth up. Big weight swing for this and his latest fifth over 1550m at Canterbury had plenty of merit. Value player. PURE ALPHA (9) frustrating gelding who stretches out to the 1800m for the first time. Hasn't been far away at his last three outings and capable of winning this. MISTERKIPCHOGE (15) only the one win from twenty starts but his closing splits have been strong. Keep safe.

RACE 9 - GLORY DAZE (6) consistent stayer with the three wins over this trip who brings the strong figures. Not sure he handled the quick back-up when a plugging third in the LR Lord Mayor's Cup at this track and trip. Races best with his runs spaced and has genuine top three claims. ELAMAZ (3) European import making his Australian debut. Sharp drop in grade here after running second at Baden Baden in the G2 Brnnr-Oettingen over the 1600m last September. Primed with the two searching trials and gelded over the break. Hard to stop. TOWNSEND (10) disappointed in three runs back and will hold a forward position on the limit. Good enough on his day and can give plenty of cheek with the blinkers coming off. LOCH EAGLE (2) massive win second up when coming from back in the pack to score over 1600m at Randwick in good time. Yet to win past 1800m but gets his chance from the draw. TOURISTIC (4) drifted further back than expected when a plugging seventh in the LR Winter Cup at Rosehill. Trip suits.

RACE 10 - SNACK BAR (12) has his hoof on the till fifth up in what looks an easier contest. Kept finding on the line but no match for King Of Roseau when second over 1300m at this track. Suited back to the 1200m and lobs into the stalking position with the fast tempo. No excuses. LADY EXTREME (13) consistent mare who scored a well-deserved win in Midway class over the 1100m here at latest. Strips fitter now and not to be underestimated. DEPRIVATION (4) drops back a level for this after fading to run seventh over 1100m at Canterbury in BM88 grade. All six wins have come at this trip and further improvement expected. FLYING DESTINY (5) smart on his day and no shock to see him play a leading role with the 3kg claim from the good gate. EYE OF THE FIRE (2) undefeated in two first up runs and worth plenty of thought despite drawing out.