Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - Two undefeated colts go head-to-head here. PRIVATE HARRY (2) is a talented Harry Angel colt who smashed the clock when demolishing his rivals by 7 lens over 1100m at Hawkesbury on November 21. Can take a sit from the draw and assert his class late. Goes close. THEBLADE (3) resumes today after clearing out for a sharp 5.5 len win on debut as fav over 1150m at Randwick Kensington on August 14. Returns with the slick 1045m trial win and Berry keeps the ride. Primed for this. MANUSCRIPT (5) justified the short price on resumption ($1.50 fav), when leading throughout for a smart win over 1000m at Wyong on November 9. Drops 4.5kg in this stronger event and since fitted with a recent trial win. Not without each-way prospects. MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE (1) won his last three starts in easier company and deserves his shot here from the good gate. Stable is having a great run at present and can sneak into the minor money.

RACE 2 - MAGNATEAR (7) underrated gelding fitter now after two runs back in similar company. Raced keenly in the early stages second-up before holding on to finish third behind Harlow Mist over 1600m at Newcastle on November 16. Rawiller on today and his best figures are good enough to give this a decent shake. MISS HADES (3) made significant improvement at her last two runs and ready for the 1500m now. Came out of the pack late when a game second over 1400m at Kembla Grange in this class on November 23. Will relish Wadick's 3kg claim and has genuine top three claims. DIRECT FIRE (10) progressive gelding who won well two-back, before spearing across from the wide draw when a tenacious third over 1400m at Kembla Grange on November 23. Will take holding out from the draw. JUSTELA (6) stalked the good tempo second-up when launching late for a sharp 1.75 len win over 1400m at Kembla Grange last time out. Up in weight for this but racing too well to dismiss. The chances don't end there.

RACE 3 - IN SUMMER (14) promising mare with the two wins from four starts ready to take on this stronger field. Returned good figures with the 58.5kg when a decisive long neck winner as fav over 1300m at Scone on November 19. Deserves her shot here on the limit weight and maps to get every chance. CAPITAL HEART (5) just under a month between runs when a fighting sixth over 1400m at Kembla Grange in Highway company on November 23. Gets a great run from the gate and represents good each way value. LAMBAY (4) lightly raced gelding who took the big leap in class when holding on to secure third over 1400m at Kembla Grange in this class on November 23. Can sit midfield and produce late. VILLASAURUS (2) kept fresh after getting all the favours first-up when a slick 3 len victory over 1400m here on November 2. Goes just as well second-up but has a few more hurdles to overcome today. Place best.

RACE 4 - BESTOWER (6) underrated mare with her hoof on the till. Has finished in the minor money at her last three starts, including a fast finishing third as fav over 1850m at Newcastle on December 1. On the quick back-up and the drop in weight helps. Goes close. HEED THE OMENS (4) total forgive from the wide draw at his second run in when snagged back and never a factor finishing ninth over 1400m at Kembla Grange on November 23. Can sit closer here and figure prominently. GENTILESCHI (8) has finally drawn a decent gate third-up after being taken back at both her runs this time in. Unsuited on the leader biased track at Kembla last time out and jumps in trip for this. Stays in the mix. SONOFDEC (2) recent efforts have been okay in slow tempo events. Drops sharply in weight with the 3kg claim and can quickly turn things around.

RACE 5 - RAVELLO (1) holding his form in much stronger company and looks well placed with the 3kg claim from the good gate. Covered plenty of ground in the run when a gritty seventh over 1600m in the Little Dance at Randwick behind St Lawrence on November 5. Great each way play. DARLING DOWNS (7) won two of her last three starts and looks to heading in the right direction. Beat a handy field when showing a good turn of foot late to score by 1.75 lens over 1400m at Randwick Kensington on October 30. Kept fresh and the trip shouldn't pose a problem. FIDDLERS GREEN (3) exciting prospect who returned in devastating fashion with a fast finishing 5.5 len win over 1400m at Hawkesbury on November 21. Sure to be thereabouts again in this stiffer test. SHANGRI LA SPRING (9) speedy colt who's won his last two races in easier company on the provincial circuit. Should be able to spear across from the wide draw and prove hard to run down.

RACE 6 - BULLETS HIGH (1) D-Day for this bloke fifth-up out to the 2000m. Reunites with Rawiller after warming up late when fifth over 1800m here last Saturday. Gets the right tempo and should be going close. CLAIM THE CROWN (2) returned in good order this time in and sent north third-up after charging late when a fighting fourth over 2000m at Caulfield on November 16. Will appreciate Osmond's 3kg claim and settle closer to the speed. Leading player. MORRYL MORAL (5) went out fast when overhauled by stablemate GILDED WATER to finish a courageous third over 2000m at Kembla Grange on November 23. Further improved and will be in this for a long way. GOOD BANTER (9) has needed the three runs back and indicated a win was imminent when an eye catching fifth over 1600m at Flemington on November 9. Leading player with English rider Billy Loughnane aboard.

RACE 7 - DRIFT NET (7) fourth-up for this on the quick back-up and looks hard to hold out in this easier contest. Sat on the good tempo in the soft (7) going and had the race shot to bits before finishing a narrow third to Redbreast over 1400m here last Saturday. Drop in trip suits and maps well. Hard to hold out. DEMIANA (6) returned in good order with the 58kg before peaking on her run late when second over 1250m at Canterbury on November 15. Will keep improving and she has excellent second-up stats. Stays in the mix. INFATUATION (1) went out fast with the 60.5kg second-up when a fading sixth over 1200m at Kembla Grange on November 23. Has a good record over this course and trip and will appreciate the 3kg weight drop. Big improver. CATAHOULA (11) had mixed luck in Victoria at her last two outings and returns to Sydney hard fit. Gave her all late when back in grade for a fighting second over 1400m at Bendigo on November 13. Don't dismiss.

RACE 8 - BOJANGLES (14) two runs back have been encouraging and looks well placed on the limit in this stronger contest. Attacked the line late on a leader biased track when an eye catching fifth over 1200m at Kembla Grange on November 23. Placed this trip and looks a genuine top-three contender from the good draw. KONASANA (6) fourth-up for this after facing stiffer opposition of late. Massive effort from the wide gate with the 59.5kg when a gritty sixth over 1400m at Cranbourne on November 23. Finally drawn a good gate and will take stopping. I'MINTOWIN (7) came out fast on resumption with the 62kg when holding off all opposition to score a decisive victory over 1400m at Kembla Grange. Goes just as well second-up and will give a ton of cheek again. SPANGLER (2) nice return from a year off when motoring late to finish fifth over 1300m at Newcastle on November 16. Has solid second-up stats and can surprise with the 3kg claim.

RACE 9 - DOLLAR MAGIC (10) kept fresh for this after fighting right to the line with the 59kg when second over 1100m here on November 2. Since fitted with a 1000m trial win at Muswellbrook and can make her presence felt. FIRE STAR (8) chasing his fourth straight win and deserves his shot in this tougher event. Should be able to get cover early from the wide gate and take a hand in the finish. INHIBITIONS (7) comes out of some strong form races after finishing runner-up to Briasa and Uzziah at her last two runs. Blinkers go on and she has the ability to finish over the top of these. TIME TO BOOGIE (4) exciting sprinter with excellent fresh figures resuming. Has the speed to get across from the sticky draw with the two strong trials under the belt. Leading player.

RACE 10 - YISKA (2) progressive gelding who was heavily backed when resuming for a fast-finishing nose win over 1100m at Canterbury on November 20. Wadick sticks from the good draw and no surprise to see him race a touch closer. MIDNIGHT OPAL (5) has a fitness edge over most of these and ready to win. Sat on the blistering tempo when second to I'mintowin over 1400m at Kembla Grange on November 23. Genuine top three prospect. LITTLE BEGINNINGS (3) drifted in betting on resumption when a surprise winner over today's course and distance on November 13. Goes equally as well second-up and looks up this stiffer contest with the claim. SCORCH (7) underrated gelding who resumed in good order with a commanding on speed win over 1250m at Canterbury on November 15. Goes just as well second-up and has claims.