Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - FIGMENT (3) progressive Not A Single Doubt filly chasing her third straight victory. Stalked the speed when a comfortable 0.6 len winner over 1200m at Moree on April 2. Claim suits again and looks up to the rise in grade. NOT IN DOUBT (4) has the two wins from four starts and looks to have a future. Up in grade when a dominant 0.8 len winner over 1200m at Tamworth in C2 grade on April 8. Rises in weight here but gets map favours again. HELLCIBELL (1) smart Hellbent mare who returns from a five-week let-up. Made it three wins from five starts when a gritty winner over 1100m at Scone on March 22. Since placed in a recent 1000m trial at Scone on April 17. RUBI AIR (5) mixing her form of late and kept fresh for this. Senior rider on today after tiring when tenth over 1400m at Mudgee Ctry on March 31. Drop in trip suits. Perhaps a place.

RACE 2 - ISADAMI (7) six-start maiden mare who looks placed to advantage today. Went out hard in the soft (6) going before tiring late when second over 1200m here on April 8. Gets all the favours again and no excuses back to the 1000m. GREAT SOUTHERNLAND (3) consistent gelding resuming from a three month break. Up in grade and trip when a tiring seventh over 1400m at Grafton on January 28. Since placed in a recent 946m trial at Grafton and has a tidy first-up record. Gets every chance from the draw. SHOWTIME SASSY (10) returns after six months in the paddock. Will relish the sharp drop in class after having mixed luck on the provincial circuit at her last four runs. Placed first-up and has the ability to take this out. ALERTADO (1) five-start maiden who looks ready to win. Anchored with the 59kg when a gritty second over 1000m here on April 8. Expected to play a leading role again.

RACE 3 - INCANTRESS (5) had no luck from the wide gate on debut before making ground late when fifth over 1100m at Gosford on April 10. This is much easier and Dylan Gibbons keeps the ride. TA SET NEFERU (12) American Pharaoh filly resuming after being outclassed on debut when seventh over 1100m at Canterbury four months ago. Further improved now and since placed in a recent 1000m trial at Scone. Expected to be strong late. KERMALICIOUS (6) two-year-old filly by Kermadec out of Rakitno on debut for the Kris Lees yard. Had three trials in readiness for this and must be kept safe from the soft gate. BODY OF VENUS (4) resuming after being kept safe on debut when a tiring sixth over 900m at Newcastle on November 26. Fitted with two solid trials and expected to play a leading role.

RACE 4 - SUNSET PANORAMA (11) indicated a win was imminent after rattling late at big odds when third over 1350m at Wyong on April 11. Near her top now third-up and looks well suited in this class. GLORIEN (8) hard fit for this and placed this trip last time in. Made up ground inside final 200m when fourth over 1300m at Armidale on April 15. Quick back-up suits again from the good draw. KEYLESS GO (1) staying type resuming from a four-and-a-half-month break. Raced in tougher company last time and has the ability to sprint well fresh with the claim in this grade. I AM DUTCH (9) holding her form well and looks close to a win with the 4kg card. Found the line strongly from the wide gate when third over 1600m at this track on April 8. A repeat of latest keeps her in the mix.

RACE 5 - LONHRO'S QUEEN (10) lightly raced filly who got off the mark at start four with tough win over 1200m at Mudgee on March 31. Since fitted with a recent trial placing over 1000m at Scone on April 17. Confidence is high now and expected to go close again. ARCTIC LEGEND (2) returned for a dominant 2.25 len maiden victory over 1200m here on April 8. Has clearly strengthened up over the break and should have little trouble stretching out to the 1400m. EXTREME MERGER (1) has been a model of consistency this time in. Due for a change of luck after covering ground from the wide gate when a tenacious second as favourite over 1200m at Moree on April 2. Drawn out again and has a good record over the 1400m. AUTOFOCUS (9) returned good figures at second race start when a slick maiden winner over 1300m at Moree on April 2. A lot to like about her win last start and should cope with the rise in grade today.

RACE 6 - GULF OF TOMINI (2) tough gelding racing in great heart. Relished the heavy (10) conditions when a dominant 2.5 len winner over 2100m at Gosford on April 4. Drops in weight for this and has the figures to win again. AIMPOINT (3) desperate for a change of luck after finishing in the minor money at his last three outings. Sat on the speed with the 58kg when a fighting second over 2000m at Hawkesbury on April 18. The 2100m won't pose a problem and expected to figure prominently. FINE EXAMPLE (5) has needed the three runs in this prep and out to her right distance range today. Had two runs at this trip for two wins and expecting to see her bounce back to form with the 55kg. Can race closer and take holding out. NORMAN (8) win record hardly excites but has an okay record at this track. Will appreciate the drop in weight after holding on well with the 60.5kg when fourth over 1900m at Armidale. Senior rider on from the good gate. Value play.

RACE 7 - GRINGOTTS (8) unleashed a strong turn of foot inside the final 150m when resumed with a classy victory over this trip at Rosehill in BM88 class on March 30. Looks destined for better races and will take plenty of stopping on the limit weight. OVERRIDING (5) third-up today after beating a handy field last start over 1500m in the Muswellbrook Cup at Newcastle on April 6. Has a solid win record and Ben Looker retains the ride from the inside gate. KINLOCH (3) classy gelding who always gives his all. Anchored with thew 59kg when rattled late to finish second at Newcastle in the Muswellbook Cup over 1500m on April 6. Watch for him motoring late. COIN TOSS (2) third-up today and won third-up in the past. Sat on a strong early speed when faded to finish 13th behind Another Wil over 1500m in the G3 Donc Prelude at Rosehill on March 30. Kept fresh and look for a much better showing today.

RACE 8 - SHE'S EXOTIC (11) drifted back on debut before letting down with a powerful finish to score by 2 lens as fav over 1000m at Gunnedah on December 2. Spelled immediately after that win and comes back today a much stronger filly without a trial. Expected to prove hard to hold out. ROCKY RIDE (5) improving gelding racing in career best form. Made it two wins from three starts when finished hard for a narrow victory over 950m at Moree on April 2. Will appreciate the claim but needs luck from the draw. Sure to be thereabouts. LAVISH LADY (10) all three wins have come at this track and trip and looks well in with the 3kg claim. Finished a close-up fifth over 1000m here on April 8. No excuses from the good draw. SACCA (2) sat off a solid tempo when resumed for a gritty victory over 1000m at Toowoomba on March 23. Has clearly come back well and can add value to the exotics.