Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - SNOW IN MAY (7) is a The Autumn Sun filly stepping out on debut for John O'Shea. Has impressed in both of her jump-outs and is expected to take plenty of beating with Schiller piloting. TAKE THE RAP (2) dug deep to make the immediate impact here last start when scoring on debut. Expect him to have come on with that run under the belt and is drawn nicely. Can give this a shake. LUNA LASS (5) is a Nicconi filly on debut for Paul Murray. Showed positive signs in her Kembla Grange trial and is worth watching for any late support. CONJOIN (3) made a promising debut but has since struggled. Keep safe.

RACE 2 - BAMBI BELLE (2) was poised to strike when resuming at Wyong but just lacked a fitness edge late. This is easier and she draws to get the gun run from the inside gate. Smart hoop in Schiller aboard has her hard to beat. HULM (1) returns a gelding and makes his stable debut for Ross Purcell. Has shown ability at the trials and could well prove too smart for them if he can bring that form to the races. KUROKAREN (5) finds the maiden win elusive but it certainly hasn't been without trying. Drawn well with hometown hero Beasley piloting and should be sharpened with the blinkers going on first time. Warrants serious consideration. ONE SMART COOKIE (6) is a Super One filly stepping out on debut for Paul Murray. Found the line nicely in a recent Kembla Grange trial. Forward showing anticipated.

RACE 3 - ADOLPHUS (2) returns for Matty Dale. Showed promising signs in his debut prep without being able to break through, closing off nicely to the line on both occasions. Can settle prominently from the low draw and should prove tough to stop. DANCER ONE (1) has been caught close to the line in his last two. Cherry-ripe now and is ready to get off the mark on his home track. SCARLI JAPALI (6) only warmed to her task late here on debut at the latest, finishing strongly into second. Is sure to have come on with that run under the belt and is among the main hopes. DEALERS DELIGHT (15) is one to watch for late in the piece. Keep safe.

RACE 4 - ONEFORIAN (9) was denied narrowly of resuming a winner at the Sapphire Coast. Turned in another solid effort when sent out public elect at Canberra when just missing the frame. Cherry-ripe now and is a leading player. MARKS ICON (8) was a barnstorming winner here last start over the same journey. 49 days between runs a slight query but Beasley sticking is a positive. Watch for him taking the strongest strides late. GOOFINATOR (7) has been ticking along nicely of late, leading pillar-to-post two back before sticking on gamely at Canberra. Will race prominently from the low draw and give himself every chance again. AMEN BROTHER (1) has hit the line hard in his last three. Doesn't win out of turn but looks to have found the right race. Bold showing anticipated. PROPHET'S MAGIC (16) is yet to strike through but did catch the eye last start at Queanbeyan. Draw ugly and will be doing his best work late.

RACE 5 - FIFI BLUE (9) has turned into quite the bridesmaid of late with five consecutive minor placings. Loves it over this journey and rates highly on best figures. Only needs to hold her form to be very competitive again. BRINGBACKTHEBEARS (6) has been in good form of late and was a handy winner two back. Drawn sticky but is expected to give this a big shake. DUCHY OF CORNWALL (7) was far from his best last start at Albury when a disappointing favourite. Shoulders a handy record on his home track and can bounce back sharply to break a long run of outs. Don't take lightly. JUST GO BANG (3) enjoyed a ratings spike last start at Canberra when digging deep to score. Is yet to be tested over this journey but is expected to handle it. In the mix.

RACE 6 - IMASUPERSTAR (5) returned with a bang at Canberra in his first run for the Potter stable when scoring with a bit up his sleeve. Predicting there to be more under the bonnet second up. Can win again. STURN WORDS (1) progressed nicely second up when getting the verdict at the Sapphire Coast. Open to further improvement third-up and gets the key booking of Tyler Schiller. Bold showing anticipated. BOBOTOV (7) came through a strong form race at Albury to score determinedly on his home track last start. Can go on with it now. BIG OPINION (3) has returned in great order this campaign with two narrow victories. Carries more weight this time but is going too good to ignore. SASS 'N' CHEEK (9) doesn't win out of turn but rarely finishes too far away. Worth some thought. FERRARI MAN (2) wasn't far away fresh when running into the placings at Queanbeyan. Improvement to come but is drawn sticky.

RACE 7 - ROCKETING BY (1) made strong inroads late to the line when resuming in the G3 Star Kingdom Stakes last start. Has always shown plenty of ability but has found some pretty handy ones. Arguably carries the best form-lines and is sure to take another strong account of himself again. Former Godolphin gelding GRAVINA (3) resumes and makes his stable debut for Matty Dale. Showed signs of life at the back end of last prep and steps back out over a trip he relishes. The booking of Berry is a great push for his chances with the pair drawn to get a cosy run. Expect him to be in this for a very long way. BODY BOB (12) is the weight horse, dropping 8kgs off his narrow first-up defeat at Canberra. Was in great form last campaign and is right in the mix if he can bring that. Country Championships Final winner ASGARDA (11) returns to her home track and can continue her strong form from the favourable gate.

RACE 8 - DUPED BY SPIN (7) ran into a smart one last start in a tougher grade, with the winner narrowly missing in the G1 Australasian Oaks at her next start. Will enjoy the drop in grade and doesn't have to improve much to be fighting out the finish. Souquet also knows the mare well, scoring three times aboard. Leading player. CAPITAL EXPRESS (10) drove hard to get the verdict here last start. Tougher this time but is right in the mix again. COUNTY KILKENNY (14) arrived just in time to get the bob here last start. Winning hoop Beasley sticks. Has to be considered. INVERTATIONAL (2) doesn't win out of turn but has a handy turn of foot on her day. Keep safe. FOX APPEAL (8) next best.