Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - SUPER BRIGHT (8) holding form well after getting out late from back in the pack when a close-up eighth over 1100m at Randwick in this grade on March 2. Senior rider on today and the 1200m suits fifth-up. FIELD WIRI (16) gave away a big start again from a wide gate before launching late with an unlucky fourth over 1100m at Randwick in Midway grade on March 2. Extra 100m a bonus and look for her swooping late. MAD DARCEY (13) racing in a rich vein of form and up 2.5kg in weight after scoring a dominant 0.8 len victory at Randwick last start. Goes just as well over the 1200m and can win again. HUON (6) consistent gelding with a big finish. Warmed up late with the 60kg with a sound second over 1250m at Canterbury on February 23. Look for him weaving between runners late.
RACE 2 - GLAD YOU THINK SO (7) classy colt who returned with a slashing third first-up at Warwick Farm, before racing flat from an inside draw at latest when 13th over 1500m here on February 24. Senior rider on today and can race closer as he gets out to his right distance range. SUNLORD (12) strengthened up over the break and gave a good account of himself when up in class with the 58kg when a gritty head second over 1900m at Canterbury on February 23. Looks ready to tackle this on the limit weight and drawn to stalk the speed. FAY'S ANGELS (11) tough Taree-trained mare racing well in easier company. Gets in light with the 3kg claim and best figures can see her take this out. DASHO LENNIE (2) former UK-trained entire who created a big impression when resumed with a slick 1600m victory at Sandown-Lakeside in easier company on February 21. Has a ton of upside and worth noting J Mac takes the ride. Maps to get the right run.
RACE 3 - Group 2 placegetter FLY FLY (3) warmed up nicely from well back after drawing out to rocket late and grab second over 1200m in the G2 Sweet Embrace Stakes at Randwick on March 2. Will race closer today and has the figures to take this out. CASTANYA (2) two career runs have been solid and possesses a big finish. Weaved between runners late to score a nose victory over 1000m in the LR Lonhro Plate at Randwick on February 10. Hard to beat if she's overcome her foot issues. CHATEAU MIRAVAL (5) nice debut victory before jumping sharply in grade for a tiring fourth over this trip in the G2 Sweet Embrace Stakes at Randwick on March 2. Gets control from the gate today and will give them something to catch. DRIFTING (4) strong debut win at Hawkesbury over 1000m, before jumping sharply in grade when a gritty second over 1000m in the LR Festival at Flemington on March 2. At her top now and can figure in the minor money.
RACE 4 - GATSBY'S (7) created a big impression on debut when sat up on the speed for a slick victory over 1100m at Canterbury on February 23. Form has since been franked with Roselyn's Star gapping his rivals at Randwick Kensington on Wednesday. Looks up to this and will take holding out. Group 3 winner COLEMAN (1) got shuffled back early as fav and failed to finish the race off when a disappointing 13th over 1200m in the G1 Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield. Can turn it around here if he jumps cleanly. PARKOUR (2) up sharply in grade when drifted back early on resumption to finish fourth to Storm Boy over 1200m in the G2 Skyline at Randwick on March 2. Fitter now and the blinkers go on today. Look for him late. ANODE (4) tired late from the outside gate on resumption when third to Castanya over 1000m in the LR Lonhro at Randwick on February 10. Since fitted with a 802m trial win on February 26 and expected to play a leading role again.
RACE 5 - LINDERMANN (3) Rosehill Guineas winner undefeated this track. Much better effort second-up when raced handy but no match for Think It Over when third over 1600m in the G1 Verry Elleegant (Chipping Norton) Stakes at Randwick on March 2. Ticks all the boxes today with J Mac aboard over this trip. Group 1 placegetter STOCKMAN (5) is desperate for a bit of rain third-up on the quick back-up. Strong late when seventh over 2000m at Randwick with the 59.5kg last Saturday. Will relish the weight drop. JUST FINE (4) former Metropolitan winner who resumed with a poor eighth over 1600m at Randwick in the G1 Verry Elleegant on March 2. Expecting more today out to his favoured trip. Group 3 winner ATHABASCAN (8) retuned from a four-month spell with a battling sixth over 1600m in the G1 V Elleegant on March 2. Can lift today out to the 2000m. Look for him late.
RACE 6 - Tough race! Multiple Group 3 placegetter HARD TO SAY (5) is racing in a rich vein of form and best figures are over this trip. Chased hard when third over 1300m in the G3 Liverpool City Cup at Randwick on March 2. At his top now and can launch late with the solid tempo anticipated. Group 3 placegetter AIRMAN (1) resumes after finally putting it all together last time in. Has a dynamite first-up record and worth noting J Mac takes the ride after his strong trial placing over 900m here on March 1. Look for him charging late. OMNI MAN (7) indicated he was close to his top when chased hard with the 59kg when second over 1100m at this track on February 24. Can stalk the hot speed again and play a leading role. RED CARD (4) undefeated this track and goes equally as well second-up. Raced on the speed and cleared out late when a sharp winner over this track and trip on February 24. Since fitted with a recent 1000m trial win on March 11 and clearly pleasing the stable.
RACE 7 - Group 3 placegetter MAKARENA (14) has come back just as well this prep and looks set to peak third-up. Worked hard from the wide gate and knocked up late when fifth over 1400m in the G1 Surround Stakes at Randwick on March 2. Ready for the 1500m now and should be able to get across with cover. Go close. Group 2 placegetter LES VAMPIRES (2) is a strong on-pace colt on the quick back-up after running a close eighth over 1600m at Randwick in the G1 Guineas last Saturday. Has fitness on his side and will prove hard to catch. SALTCOATS (5) second-up today and comes off a 42-day let-up. Loomed up to win when a narrow second over 1350m here on February 3. Since fitted with a recent 1045m trial and gets his chance from the gate.
RACE 8 - Group 1 placegetter JENNILALA (16) is a progressive mare who won't know herself with 51kg. Returned with a slick on-pace win over 1400m at Flemington with 59kg on February 17. Since fitted with a searching 1200m trial at Randwick. Kept fresh and will take catching. Flight Stakes winner ZOUGOTCHA (1) resumed with a well-deserved on-pace victory over 1300m in the G2 Millie Fox Stakes at this track on February 24. Just as effective second-up and undefeated this trip. Gets her chance from the gate. Group 2 winner KIMOCHI (17) is a classy filly who has the ability to take this out. Warmed up late when seventh over 1400m in the G1 Surround Stakes at Randwick on March 2. Likely to go forward from the sticky gate and prove hard to hold out. Multiple Group 2 winner REVOLUTIONARY MISS (2) has a fitness edge over most of these and chasing her third straight victory. Stalked the speed with the 59kg when a dominant winner over 1400m in the G3 Mannerism Stakes at Caulfield last start. Can win again.
RACE 9 - AMOR VICTORIOUS (13) promising miler who keeps raising the bar at each outing. Faces his stiffest assignment today after gapping is rivals by 3 lens at Randwick over 1600m on February 10. Since fitted with a recent 900m trial and will give them something to catch on the limit. Group 3 placegetter GLORY DAZE (11) has returned even stronger this prep and will relish the sharp weight drop after scoring a dominant 2.25 len as fav over 1600m at Randwick on January 27. Races best with runs spaced and looks one of the top chances. Group 3 placegetter PALMETTO (7) went forward on resumption and loomed strongly when a narrow third over 1400m at this track on February 24. Smart on his day and this is his pet trip. Group 3 winner WELWAL (8) resumed at good odds when a swooping head winner here over 1400m on February 24. Goes just as well second-up and looks well in at the weights.
RACE 10 - TAVI TIME (7) exciting gelding with untapped potential. Made it three straight wins when returned with an arrogant 4 len victory over 1400m at Newcastle in a Provincial Championship Qualifier on March 2. Destined for better things and should prove too slick for these. GENTLY ROLLED (9) racing in career best form this prep and chasing her third-straight win today. Has a fitness edge over most of these and will handle the rise in grade. WHINCHAT (6) tough on-pace sprinter who had too much to do from the wide gate when a tiring seventh over 1300m in the G3 Liverpool on March 2. Back in right grade and expected to figure prominently.