Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - MIDNIGHT MASS (1) is yet to strike through this campaign but has been threatening against tougher opposition. Put the writing on the wall last start at headquarters when missing by a long neck. Is yet to be tested over this journey but is expected to handle it. 2kg claimer goes on to aid the big weight. Leading player. ADONIS KICK (3) doesn't win out of turn but has been turning in some solid performance back in Victoria of late. Gets weight relief with the slight rise in grade and drops back to a winning trip. Can give this a big shake in his stable debut for Stephen Theodore. DUAL FUEL (2) is going better than her form reads. Drops back slightly trip off a 28-day break and carries a feather on her back with the 2kg claimer reuniting. Among the main chances. EVENTUALLY (4) continues to put her best foot forward. Might land in a tricky spot from the inside alley but is expected to measure up again. MAGNETIC EDGE (5) next best.

RACE 2 - GURU WARRIOR (8) has been an eye-catcher in his two starts to date, more particularly last start when rattling home into second. Will appreciate the added trip and is sure to take plenty of stopping if close enough upon straightening. SAINT BOOM (13) put the writing on the wall last start when beaten a lip at Balaklava. Has a tricky draw to contest but has the right man in the saddle in Nunes to negotiate. BELLEZZE (11) was much better in her second start when closing off solidly into the placings at Balaklava. Is open to further improvement third-up. CRACKEN GOOD TIME (3) finds the maiden win elusive but it certainly hasn't been through a lack of effort. Went to the line locked with Saint Boom last start but does concede weight to her now the claimer replaced. In the mix. COMMISSIONS (2) is on the quick back-up after disappointing punters three days ago. Have to keep safe on prior form.

RACE 3 - HASSELTOFF (4) progressed sharply second-up when scoring with a bit up his sleeve at Morphettville. Has been kept fresh for this with six weeks between runs. Only needs to hold his form to repeat the dose. I'M A DEXSTAR (5) chased gamely into fourth behind Nasho when resuming at Morphettville Parks. Is sure to have come on with that run under his belt and gets a nice pull at the weights of Nasho. Big chance. NASHO (7) didn't give them a sniff last start when leading pillar-to-post. Will hunt forward again and give himself every chance. The one they'll need to reel in. POOL PONY (6) has been freshened since again finishing outside of the placings. Takes benefit from a sharp Strathalbyn trial in between runs. Sharp improvement is anticipated with Toeroek reuniting. EASY CAMPESE (2) hasn't done much wrong this time in, tackling some quality opposition. Peak fitness now, has to be included.

RACE 4 - TOSEN WATER (9) has been thereabouts in her three runs back and should be hitting her straps now. Is unbeaten over this track and trip and the form around her has been stacking right up. Bold showing anticipated. WIGGUM (2) was far from his best last start in the Gytrash Series Final but his two runs prior were spot on. Too good to dismiss after one bad run. OUTTA COMPTON (3) returns short of a preferred trip but this is a good kick-off for him. Was a barnstorming winner over this distance to launch into last campaign. Is a noted fresh performer that is right in the mix.

RACE 5 - ROYAL MAJESTY (1) has come on nicely in her second prep. Closed off strongly into third behind the smart Karavas last start in the Rebel Raider Series Final. Has her share of ability and Holder sticking is a bonus. Main danger. DYER (2) shares similar form lines. Was denied by the barest of margins two back but couldn't quite follow it up last start. Gets a slight pull at the weights and is one of the chances. Smaller cases can be made for MADAM JEANETTE (7) third-up and last-start winner TAKING OMAHA (3). They'll need to improve but are worth including in multiples.

RACE 6 - DEEPFLOAT DIVA (1) was left with far too much ground to make up when turning for home at the latest but lengthened nicely to get close. Strips rock-hard fit and has his fair share of ability. Better placed over this trip and is the one to beat. VEXATIOUS DANCER (6) has been beaten a lip in both runs back. Hitting her straps now third-up and loves this trip. Main danger. ANDREW'S MEMORY (3) hasn't done much wrong this time in. There's plenty of winners around, he will only have to hold his form to be very competitive again. BEAUTY BOUND (8) was below her best last start when a disappointing favourite but her form prior stacks right up. Gets in well at the weights and comes in fresh with a month off. Don't overlook. SECRET WAR (2) has a stack of early speed and is sure to be giving a great sight. Is a track and trip specialist that has to be included.

RACE 7 - GOTTA GO GURU (4) sat wide throughout last start and kept coming in the lane to finish fourth. Draws more favourably this time and should be hitting her straps now third-up. Bold showing anticipated. FLAMBARD (7) is ticking along nicely and deserves respect. DIVINE FIRE (9) will likely burn across and lead them up. Was a good winner last start and will give them something to chase again.

RACE 8 - THE JOURNO (3) was a barnstorming winner fresh but hasn't had much luck since. Has a knack of finding himself too far back, so could land in a very tricky spot from the inside alley but will take plenty of stopping if the gaps appear. EL CAPONY (6) returns and strips fitter for two solid hit-outs in readiness. Has shown she's a capable type on her day but has so far lacked consistency. Blinkers go on first time to help her focus and the booking of Holder reads favourably. Don't take lightly. THE STALKER (2) gets in well after the claim and shouldn't be far off the mark.

RACE 9 - METRICAL (2) is yet to strike through this campaign but is busting to break through. Will head back early from the wide draw and be charging hardest late. Added trip suits. SAN LUCIDO (6) is ticking along nicely and is drawn to get the gun run from the inside alley. Has enough tactical speed to take advantage and is sure to be in this for a very long way. No shock to see him get the job done. EXTRA HOT (12) has chased strongly into the placings behind two handy winners in her runs back. Nearing her peak now and is drawn favourably. One of the main hopes. FALAISE (3) is another that lacks early speed but has a notable turn of foot on his day. Needs them to go crazy early so he can round them up.