Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - FLYING BANDIT (1) exciting gelding going nicely through his grades. Finished second to State Of America two back, before sitting on the speed for a commanding 1.75 len victory over 2000m at Hawkesbury on October 24. Well drawn again and looks too good for these. HIGHBORN HARRY (3) races best with his runs spaced and improved sharply in the heavy (10) conditions when a fighting winner over 2000m at Kembla Grange on October 3. Ideally placed to feature strongly again. WAVERLEY (6) stretching out to his right trip now third up and gets in light with the 2kg claim. Ran on late when fifth over 1600m at Kembla Grange a week-and-a-half ago as favourite. No surprise to see him figure prominently. SATNESS (2) tough gelding holding his form well. Backs up quickly after tiring late when third over 1600m at Kembla Grange on October 26. Ready to take on the 1800m here.

RACE 2 - TICKLEBELLY (5) smart sprinting mare with solid Highway form. Showed plenty of grit first up when a narrow second over 1000m at this track on September 21. Since fitted with a 900m trial win at Canberra and will prove hard to run down. TAI LUNG (12) is due for a change of luck and he gets his chance from the inside gate here. Sat on the good speed from the wide draw when a tenacious third over 1000m at this track on September 21. Races best with his runs spaced and has genuine top-three claims. ANNOUNCING (10) lightly raced Goulburn mare who returned good figures last time out when swooping late for a 1.2 len win over 1000m at Canberra on October 11. Has the upside to take a hand in the finish. DUKE OF BRONTE (1) Capitalist gelding resuming from a three-and-a-half-month break. Won two straight last time in before being nailed late with the 61.5kg when second over 1000m at Queanbeyan on July 19. Leading rider booked and not to be underestimated. The chances don't end there.

RACE 3 - HOLLYWOOD HERO (6) fifth up for this and drops 5kg in weight after finishing a plugging seventh over 1600m in the Coonamble Cup on October 13. Best form is good enough to take this out. CHORLTON LANE (1) frustrating gelding who gets weight relief with Zac Wadick's 3kg claim. Ran on late when third to Ducasse over 1600m in the Big Dance Qualifier at this track on October 19. Look for him late. KING OF THE CASTLE (2) slashing first up run when sitting on the speed with the 61.5kg to finish a narrow fifth over 1400m here on October 19. Has a sound second up record and is not to be underestimated. SECRET PLAN (4) has place claims.

RACE 4 - SLINKY (16) underrated mare who finally draws a decent gate. Snagged back from the wide draw first up when powering late from last on the turn to finish a narrow fourth over 1100m at Warwick Farm on October 16. Lone win came second up and she's desperate for this trip. Expected to go close. TARTAGLIA (6) chipped away late first up from the low draw when fifth over 1100m at Warwick Farm on October 7. Since fitted with a recent 1045m tick-over trial and worth noting Rawiller keeps the ride. MANNERHEIM (5) well-bred Dundeel gelding with a stack of ability resuming from a five-month spell. Has good fresh form and did place over this trip last time in. Fitted with two soft trials and he maps to get the right run. LOS PADRES (2) handy gelding who finds a good gate for this third up. Finished off strongly when sixth over 1200m at this track in Midway company on October 26. Backs up quickly and is not to be underestimated.

RACE 5 - TAVI TIME (12) classy miler who gave them a galloping lesson second up with the 60kg when a comfortable winner over this trip at Warwick Farm on October 16. Sits on the limit from the right gate and can finish over the top of these with the winkers going on. HERE TO SHOCK (1) tough gelding racing in career best form in stronger company. Chasing his third straight victory after defeating a classy line-up when taking out the Alan Brown Stakes over 1400m at Rosehill on October 12. Maps well with the 62kg and is sure to figure prominently. SUPARAZI (8) consistent Wangaratta-trained gelding with a good record over the mile. Motored late from the wide gate when sixth in the G2 Crystl Mile at Moonee Valley on October 26. Each way player. DETONATOR JACK (2) proven miler who was a total forgive from the wide draw when a poor 20th in the G1 Epsom Handicap at this track on October 5. Similar setup here but will find this grade much easier. The chances don't end there.

RACE 6 - FLORINO (14) exciting sprinter who went straight to the front second up for a commanding 2.75 len victory as fav over 1280m at Muswellbrook in BM82 grade on October 7. Has the speed to get cover early from the draw and figure prominently. GALLANT STAR (6) comes out of a strong race after surging late when sixth over 1200m in The Kosciuszko here on October 19. Gets the right tempo here and the 1300m suits. Sure to be strong late. CAVALIER CHARLES (4) tough old gelding much better than his last start 14th over 1200m in The Kosciuszko. Go on earlier efforts when assessing his chances and no shock to see him return to form. THE FACE (2) showed good early pace from the awkward draw when a tenacious 1.75 len winner over 1200m at Port Macquarie on October 11. Will go forward again with Rawiller aboard and give a ton of cheek.

RACE 7 - PEACE OFFICER (14) underrated gelding who won't know himself with the 52.5kg on the quick backup. Had the race won a long way out when a dominant winner with 56kg over 1550m at Randwick Kensington on October 30. Well drawn and can surprise some of his more fancied rivals. ESTADIO MESTALLA (5) impressed in two runs back and is set to peak after returning good figures late when fourth to Willaidow with 61kg over 1400m here on October 19. Best form is over the mile and will prove hard to hold out from the low draw. ST LAWRENCE (4) finding form at the right time after coming out of the pack late when a solid winner over 1600m here on October 5. In form jockey booked and not without top four prospects. WATERFORD (1) massive run first up when he surged late from back in the field to finish a narrow third to Here To Shock in the Alan Brown over 1400m at Rosehill on October 12. Goes just as well second up and best form is good enough to take this out. The chances don't end there.

RACE 8 - MORAVIA (4) is racing in career-best form this prep and will relish the drop in grade over the 1100m. Gritty effort over the 1300m when fifth in the G3 Silver Eagle at this track on October 19. Maps to stalk the good tempo and he has a massive fitness edge over these. The one to beat. BALLROOM BELLA (11) heavily supported first up when an even sixth over 1200m in the G3 The Nivison at Rosehill on October 12. Comes back a level here and gets the blinkers on for the first time from the low draw. Each-way. CABALLUS (7) had no luck in Melbourne and then drew out when catching the eye late to finish eighth over 1200m in the G3 Sydney Stakes behind Overpass on October 19. Keep safe. JEDIBEEL (8) returns after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished his last campaign impressively, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 1100m at Rosehill. In the mix.

RACE 9 - HEADWALL (2) racing well in stronger company and he gets the right race set up today back to his favoured trip. Gave his all with the 58kg when a fighting second over 1200m at Doomben on October 5. Tempo suits and look for him charging late. BOJANGLES (5) classy gelding resuming with excellent first-up figures. Fitted with the two slick trial wins and if they overdo it up front, look for him surging out of the pack late. DISNECK (10) Trapeze Artist gelding who will drift back from the wide gate and relish the fast tempo. Fitted with two excellent trials and is a must for the exotics. SOUTH OF INDIA (4) resumes after a break of four months. Should be forward enough with the benefit of recent trials, winning the latest at Hawkesbury. Keep safe.

RACE 10 - NEGOTIATIONS (11) two runs back have been encouraging and finds his race with the drop in weight from the good gate. Strong late when just under a month between runs finishing third over 1100m at Warwick Farm on October 7. Ready for this stiffer contest with the senior rider on. Goes close. GENTLY ROLLED (8) drifted back on resumption before finding the line strongly over the final 100m when sixth over 1100m at Rosehill with the 59kg on October 12. Drops in weight and she performs much better second up. Solid top three contender. DEPRIVATION (6) consistent gelding with an excellent record over this trip. Up in grade with the 58kg when nailed late by Crafty Eagle to finish third over 1250m at Randwick Kensington last time out. Claim helps again and will take catching. HUON (9) third-up today and won third-up previously. Attacked the line late from near last on the turn when fourth over 1100m at Rosehill on October 12. Races best with runs spaced and has genuine each-way claims.