Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - SUNCHYME (17) improving mare third-up for this. Got out late when a fast finishing third over 1200m at Rosehill in this grade on November 9. Should run the 1400m right out and expect to see her a little closer to the speed. Goes close. LAMBAY (20) trapped off the track two-back at Rosehill, before making a mess of his opposition when a sharp 4.5 len winner over 1400m at Gundagai on November 15. Backs-up quickly and expected to prove hard to stop again. DAZE OFF (12) in leading Albury yard and has her hoof on the till. Drops 4kg in weight for this after finishing second over 1400m at Albury on November 8. Nose-roll goes on and can take a hand in the finish. The chances don't end there. EVERIDO (19) is knocking on the door and gets his chance to bust through. Don't overlook.

RACE 2 - MONTE SUPREME (12) fifth-up today and ready to win after looming strongly out wide before tiring late when second over 1300m at Rosehill in this company on November 9. Should be able to race a little closer here and worth noting Berry keeps the ride. MISS HADES (2) has the smart record of four wins from 11 starts and bounced back to form with a fighting third over 1500m at Rosehill on November 13. Backs-up quickly and senior rider on here from the inside gate. Hard to hold out. FUMIKO (16) fitter now third-up and will appreciate the weight drop after being anchored with the 58.5kg when fifth over 1200m here on October 26. Ready for the trip and has solid each way prospects. DIRECT FIRE (6) pushed forward from the wide draw and fended off all challengers when a game 1.2 len winner over 1300m at Rosehill in this grade on November 9. Poorly drawn again and meets a stronger line up today. Place claims best. The chances don't end there.

RACE 3 - PISANELLO (4) exciting gelding starting to put it all together. Chasing his third straight victory after jumping in grade when a gritty winner over 1100m at Flemington in BM80 class on November 9. Back in trip for this but will appreciate the solid tempo. Hard to hold out. DUKE OF BRONTE (11) lightly raced gelding who returned from a four-month break when leading throughout for a slick 1.75 len victory over 1000m at Randwick in Highway grade on November 5. Clearly come back well and has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Genuine contender. ANGEL FUND (13) underrated mare close to a victory after two sound runs. Will drift back from the wide gate and charge late with the 53kg. Each way. SHALAILED (5) returns and should be taking a good account.

RACE 4 - HARRY'S BAR (8) lightly raced mare trained on the track with a ton of ability. Sat on the good tempo when resuming for a fighting second over 1150m at Randwick Kensington on October 30. Goes just as well second-up and capable of turning the tables on WOOLOOWIN from the low draw. INFATUATION (3) finds her race today second-up after fading late when returning from a lengthy spell to finish seventh over 1100m at Rosehill on November 2. Will stalk the good tempo and figure prominently. WOOLOOWIN (6) sound victory on resumption to make it three straight when a fast-finishing nose winner over 1150m at Randwick Kensington last time out. Undefeated this track and trip and expected to go close again. GENTLY ROLLED (2) third-up today and won third-up previously. Much better run when hitting the line late to secure fourth over 1200m at Randwick on November 5. Well drawn again and expected to go close.

RACE 5 - ALALCANCE (4) couldn't have been more impressive at her first Australian start when sitting on the speed with the 58kg for an emphatic 3.5 len victory over 2140m at Warwick Farm on September 25. Since fitted with two searching trials and will prove hard to run down again in this stronger contest. MODESTY (7) improved sharply at his second Australian start when swooping late for a narrow victory over 1800m at Rosehill on November 9. Will have little trouble running the 2000m out with the extra weight. Profiles nicely. ARISTONOUS (6) mixing form at his last five outings and worth one more chance here with the 3kg claim. Not that far away on the line when fifth over 2000m at Rosehill on November 2. Goes into the exotics. GILDED WATER (11) owned by H M The King and makes his Australian debut for the Maher stable. Has shown staying ability in the UK and resumes with a 1200m trial placing at Warwick Farm. Can race handy and figure prominently.

RACE 6 - BLAZING HARRY (13) exciting Harry Angel gelding fourth-up after demolishing a handy field with the 61.5kg as fav over 1300m at Randwick in BM64 class on November 5. This is much stronger but maps well again with the big drop in weight. Goes close. MIDNIGHT OPAL (10) fitter now after ranging up strongly when a good third to Fire Star over 1200m at Rosehill in this grade last time out. Ready for the 1400m and the blinkers go on for the first time. Will be tough to stop. ALLAPERCANTO (14) promising mare who came out of the pack late when a narrow third over 1300m at Rosehill on November 2. Maps well again and has excellent second-up figures. RAPBIDASH (15) drifted back from the inside draw and attacked the line late when third over 1400m at Rosehill on November 9. Further improved and the wide draw suits.

RACE 7 - UNIQUE AMBITION (16) holding her form well and far from disgraced with the 58.5kg when a plugging fourth over 1800m at Rosehill on November 9. Will relish the drop back to the mile and maps to get every chance on the limit weight. Represents great each way value. TAVI TIME (3) four of his seven wins have come over the mile and will find this easier after running on late when fourth in the LR Big Dance at Randwick over the 1600m on November 5. Will relish the 3kg claim and sure to be thereabouts. ROCK EMPIRE (15) returned from a let-up with a fighting on speed fourth over 1400m at Rosehill two weeks ago as a $2.90 fav. Strips fitter now and gets the right race set-up from the inside gate. Solid top three contender. ESTADIO MESTALLA (2) fourth-up for this and a win looks imminent. Loomed strongly but no match for St Lawrence late when second over 1600m at Randwick in the Little Dance on November 5. Jumps into the box seat and the in-form Chad Schofield rides.

RACE 8 - TERRITORY EXPRESS (3) exciting miler who should have finished much closer when fifth in the LR Five Diamonds over 1800m at Rosehill on November 9. Comes out of a strong rating race and worth noting Detonator Jack followed the same path when winning The Gong last year. Hard to stop. STEPARTY (11) backs-up quickly fifth-up after covering ground when a tenacious third over 1400m in the G1 Rupert Clarke at Caulfield on November 16. Can race closer from the better draw and figure prominently. WATERFORD (12) disappointed second-up with the 62kg when 13th over 1600m in the Little Dance at Randwick last time out. Sharp improvement expected with the 55.5kg. Each way. GRINGOTTS (1) classy gelding who lugged the 58.5kg from the outside draw with a tenacious on-pace victory over the 1600m in the LR Big Dance at Randwick on November 5. No shock to see him go close again.

RACE 9 - HEADWALL (9) racing in career best form and deserves his shot in this tougher assignment. Swept down the outside with ridiculous ease when a slick winner over this trip at Randwick on November 5. Gets a similar set-up today on the limit weight. Goes close. DRAGONSTONE (1) tough sprinter who finished fourth in this race last year. Sat on the speed when a surprise first-up winner over 1100m at Randwick defeating a handy field on November 5. Goes equally as well second-up and has genuine claims. HEDGED (3) lightly raced sprinter who finished second to Joliestar in the G2 Arrowfield last April. Resumes from a lengthy break with the two solid trials under the belt. Stays in the mix. BRUDENELL (2) good sprinter who failed to come up in Queensland over the winter months. Since fitted with the two soft trials and market moves must be closely monitored.

RACE 10 - ATMOSPHERIC ROCK (14) smart on his day and drops 7kg in weight for this after charging late when sixth over 1200m at Rosehill in Highway grade two weeks ago. Fitter now third-up and look for him charging late at the good each way price. RESTONICA (16) model of consistency undefeated at this track. Goes up a level here after finishing second to Spanish Fox over 1300m at Warwick Farm on October 23. Since fitted with a 1000m trial placing and has genuine top three claims. THE NOVELIST (2) was just under a month between runs when controlling the early tempo before fading late to finish fourth over 1100m at Rosehill on November 2. Fitter now and will prove hard to catch today. IRON MAN (4) consistent gelding due for a change of luck. Ran on late when second over this trip at Rosehill on November 9. A repeat of latest keeps him in the contest.