Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - MEMO (6) current Magic Millions favourite ready to shed her maiden status. Drifted back from the wide draw on resumption and charged late to go under narrowly when a long neck second in the LR Wyong MM over 1100m at Wyong on December 11. The one to beat. GALLO NERO (5) massive performance from the wide gate on debut when sitting on the speed before fading to run fourth over 1100m at Rosehill on November 30. Fitted with a recent trial over 900m and has solid claims from the low draw. O' OLE (1) further improved now third-up after sitting on the speed and showing plenty of grit when scoring over 1100m in the LR Wyong Magic Millions 2yo Classic. Has the speed to get across from the sticky gate but meets MEMO worse off at the weights. Goes close again. TEMPESTUOUS (2) disappointed as fav on resumption when coming out fast before tiring late when fourth in the LR MM at Wyong over 1100m. Strips fitter and Rawiller sticks.

RACE 2 - Another tricky Highway. SIR REMLAP (10) disappointed in town two-back, before returning to form with a dominant fast finishing victory over 1100m at Scone on December 18. Backs-up quickly and looks hard to hold out again with Stapleford's 3kg claim. SCOPICS (2) placed in this grade last time in and strips fitter after charging late first-up when a narrow fourth over 1250m at Randwick Kensington on December 6. Rawiller rides again from the low draw and has second-up form. Tempo suits. SHROPSHIRE LAD (14) lightly-raced gelding who created a big impression at his second race start when a slick 2.5 len winner over 1100m at Scone on December 18. Massive rise in class and worth a shot in town from the low draw. CAMBAR (4) undefeated in three starts and resumed in town with a tough Highway win over 1100m at Rosehill on November 30. Kept fresh and should handle the rise in weight and trip. The chances don't end there.

RACE 3 - EMMADELLA (2) classy mare who looks set for a good prep. Powered late first-up when a sound fourth over 1200m here on December 14. Can race a little closer here with the blinkers again and figure prominently. IT'S A WONDER (8) well bred Dundeel mare who returned good figures on resumption when a fast finishing winner over 1300m at Hawkesbury on December 8. Will keep improving as she gets up in trip and must be kept safe. MAGNATEAR (3) should be close to peaking after placing in both runs since a spell. Looking for improvement from TIGER TOWN (12) second up.

RACE 4 - POINT AND SHOOT (11) ran fast time from the wide draw when shedding his maiden status with a slick win over 1100m at Nowra on December 15. Rachel King rides again on the limit weight. Capable of jumping quickly in grade today. UNCONQUERABLE (10) having her fifth career run first-up after winning on debut last time in. Has pleased the stable with her two impressive trial wins and looks primed for this. UNSTOPABULL (3) attacked the line first-up from last on the turn when a fighting third over 1100m at Canterbury on December 13. Senior rider on now and should appreciate the strong tempo. The chances don't end there. MAWJOOD (8) is proven fresh and draws for a soft run.

RACE 5 - JEWELLERY (3) has her hoof on the till third-up with the 3kg claim. Charged late from the sticky draw when she returned to form with a creditable third over 1200m at this track on December 14. Can sit off the good tempo again and figure prominently. QUEEN OF THE MILE (4) Written Tycoon mare with a sound strike rate. Won well first-up, before going under narrowly when third over 1200m at Wyong in good time last start. Will need a good ride again but rates highly. The last attempt of LEFT FIELD (11) was better than it may appear on paper and there was merit in the prior second at Kembla Grange. PASSEGGIATA (7) is also in the mix.

RACE 6 - EYE OF THE FIRE (2) racing in career best form and unlucky not to make it three straight when nabbed on the line to finish second over 1200m at this track on December 14. Gets weight relief now with Osmond's 3kg claim and will prove hard to hold out. SHANGRI LA EXPRESS (9) is a talented three-year-old gelded over the break. Raced in top company at his last two preps and should take catching here. Fitted with the two trials and the in form Rachel King rides. Gets his chance to return to form. DEHORNED UNICORN (6) is a tough gelding who is desperate for the 1200m and looks a great value play. Last-start winner DISNECK (3) is a player again.

RACE 7 - LIBERTY STATE (8) progressive mare building a solid record. Bounced off her unlucky first-up second to CAPTAIN AMELIA with a slick on-pace victory over 1400m at Randwick Kensington on December 6. Meeting a deeper field this time but fitness should take her a long way from the low draw. AUGUST BLOOM (10) beaten for early speed and warmed up late when resuming for an eye catching eighth over 1200m at this track on December 14. Held in high regard by the stable and can take a hand in the finish today. BUNKER HUT (2) unlucky gelding due for a change of luck after going under narrowly at his two runs back. Looked the winner inside the final 100m before being nailed on the line when second over 1400m at this track last start. Claim helps and the blinkers stay on. HOW DARE YOU (13) bumped into CAPTAIN AMELIA and WINSTON HILLS at her two runs back and drops sharply in weight in this stronger contest. Tempo suits and has genuine top-three prospects.

RACE 8 - SOLDIER OF ROME (10) goes up a couple of levels today and stretches out to the 2000m for the first time. Dictated the tempo with the 59.5kg when a courageous 0.6 len winner over 1900m at Canterbury on December 13. Down sharply in the weights with the claim and can give plenty of cheek at the good each way quote. SALTCOATS (5) jumped in trip second-up when circled the field for a commanding win over 1800m at this track on December 14. Will keep improving and can go to greater heights this time in. RING ME UP (16) handy mare with the good record of five wins from 10 starts. Made it three straight when returning to Sydney with a fast finishing long-neck win over 1800m at Rosehill on November 30. Goes up another level here and since kept up to the mark with a tick over trial. Stays in the calculations. BULLETS HIGH (8) is also in the mix.

RACE 9 - INQUIRING MINDS (6) lightly raced Kingman gelding further improved third-up. Got into an awkward position second-up before warming up late when a close fourth over 1550m at Canterbury on December 13. Wadick sticks with the claim and races on his home track for the first time. Maps to get the gun run. DARLING DOWNS (13) has come back a stronger mare this prep and never comfortable in the heavy (10) going when third over 1500m at Rosehill on December 7. Gets in light on the limit and the tongue-tie goes on. Top-three contender. FORTUNE (4) massive effort with the 59kg first-up when attacking the line late for a smart second over 1550m at Canterbury on December 13. A repeat keeps him in the calculations. FOR VICTORY (3) has needed the three runs to bring him to his peak and indicated a win was imminent when fourth over 1800m at Rosehill on November 30. Since fitted with a 900m tick over trial and watch for him late.