Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - TAVS (6) progressive Dundeel gelding who warmed up late first-up with the 59.5kg when fifth over 1250m at Canterbury on August 28. Strengthened over the break and looks set for a good prep. NOVEMBER FALLS (14) tough on-pace mare kept fresh for this after failing to finish off in the heavy going when a fading fourth over 1600m here on July 27. Well drawn and the firmer surface helps. Will take catching. POWERS OF OPAL (15) Ocean Park filly still eligible for maiden company ready for this trip and further. Resumed with an eye catching fourth over 1300m at Warwick Farm on August 21. Don't underestimate after she finished sixth to Broadsiding in the LR Fernhill last time in.

RACE 2 - MARTINI MUMMA (5) is a handy sprinting mare resuming from a four month break. Went nicely through her grades last time in and came to the end of her prep when fourth over 1100m in the LR Denise's Joy Stakes at Scone on May 18. Returns without a trial and expected to go close. LOST (1) third-up for this after proving no match for the handy Piastri when fifth over 1100m at Rosehill at latest. Back to mares company and sure to be strong late. SPRING LEE (3) back to her preferred trip after getting out late when fourth as fav over 1200m here on August 24. Reunited with Rachel King and worth one more chance. CAVALLO RAMPANTE (4) consistent Victorian mare holding her form well. Finished third over 1100m at Caulfield in similar grade on August 17. Can run into the minor money.

RACE 3 - ATMOSPHERIC ROCK (2) smart gelding who races best fresh. Nice return with the 62kg when a dominant winner over 1100m here in Highway company on August 24. Well drawn and looks hard to stop again in this slightly tougher contest. MELODY AGAIN (4) kept fresh when jumping in grade for a tenacious third over 1200m here in BM78 grade on August 24. Drawn out, but a repeat showing will see her play a leading role. LISZTOMANIA (5) fourth-up for this and needs everything to go right in his races with his get back racing pattern. Returned good figures late when a fast finishing third over 1300m at Rosehill on August 17. Expecting J Mac to weave his magic here. CARRIBEAN KING (10) attacked the line late on resumption when second over 1000m at this track on August 10. Clearly come back well and gets the winkers added for this.

RACE 4 - STRATHTAY (6) progressive staying type with three wins from his last five runs. Deserves his shot in this company after rounding them up effortlessly over this track and trip with the 60kg in BM78 grade on August 24. Will prove hard to hold out. Group 2 winner CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD (1) had no luck at his first Australian start when covering plenty of ground from the wide gate when a plugging seventh over 1800m here on August 10. Expected to race much closer today over his preferred trip. Group 3 placegetter CANBERRA LEGEND (5) is fitter after two runs back and expecting more now after tiring late when fifth over 2000m here on August 24. Each way prospects. REDSTONE WELL (4) promising staying type who was scratched at the barrier fourth-up, after finishing third to Golden Path over 1800m four weeks ago. Kept ticking over with a recent 1207m trial and can take a hand in the finish.

RACE 5 - Group 3 placegetter GALERON (4) failed to see the 1800m out when a disappointing sixth behind Golden Path here on August 10. Go on his strong minor placing two-back over this trip behind Space Age with the 61kg. Will be attacking the line late with J Mac aboard. ROMA AVENUE (7) unwanted in betting second-up when a surprise nose winner over 1400m at Rosehill on August 17. Expected to stalk the speed and prove hard to hold out again. Multiple Group 3 winner ZEYREK (1) strips fitter after resuming with a plugging 12th behind Via Sistina over 1400m here in the G1 Winx Stks on August 24. Goes much better second-up and not to be underestimated with the 3kg claim. FLOATING (6) has a strong record over this track and trip and unsuited first-up when a plugging ninth over 1400m in the Goulburn Cup on August 25. Maps well and can take a hand in the finish.

RACE 6 - ATC Sires' Produce Stakes winner MANAAL (1) returned with a gritty third behind Ameena in the G2 Silver Shadow Stakes at this track and trip on August 24. Meets these much better at the weights and ideally drawn with the good tempo expected. Group 2 winner AMEENA (2) returned from a spell with a swooping nose win over 1200m in the G2 Silver Shadow Stakes at this track and trip. Further improved and will need another J Mac special to win again. ZEITUNG (9) second of the Godolphin fillies who came from back in the pack when an unlucky fifth in the G2 Silver Shadow. Will race closer to the speed and not to be underestimated.

RACE 7 - BELLA NIPOTINA (4) tough mare with residual fitness on her side after taking out the G1 Tattersall's Tiara at Eagle Farm over 1400m on June 29. Has a slick fresh record and had plenty in the tank when third in a recent trial. Go close. GIGA KICK (1) former Everest winner returning from a lengthy lay off after an injury setback. Charged late from well back when third over 1000m at Moonee Valley in the G2 McEwen on September 9. Has the two solid trials with J Mac up. Should take holding out. Group 1 winner PRIVATE EYE (2) is back after a break of four months with a good first-up record. Unlucky not to win the G1 Lightning over 1000m at Flemington first-up last time in. Given two soft trials and must be kept safe. Group 2 winner AFT CABIN (3) resumes a gelding after having no luck in the G2 Challenge first-up last time in over this track and trip. Has the two slick trial wins under the belt and stays in the mix.

RACE 8 - VRC Oaks winner ZARDOZI (10) gave a good account of herself when resuming with a tough sixth over 1400m in the G1 Winx Stakes here on August 24. Has a dynamite second-up record and looks set for a promising spring campaign. Group 1 placegetter BUCKAROO (1) was allowed to drift back early when resuming before hitting the line late when eighth behind Via Sistina over 1400m at this track at latest. Strips fitter now and no surprise to see him settle a little closer. Big improver. Multiple Group 1 placegetter ADELAIDE RIVER (4) returns for his second Australian prep after failing to live up to expectations last time in. Dropped out sharply when tenth at Eagle Farm in the G2 Q22 WFA over 2200m on June 15. Fitted with a slick 1250m trial win and stays in the calculations. Group 1 winner HINGED (9) hasn't won in two-and-a-half years but always gives her all. Charged late on resumption when a close-up seventh over 1400m at Rosehill on August 17. Can surprise.

RACE 9 - FREEDOM RALLY (10) talented Queensland galloper well placed here with residual fitness on his side. Returned good figures when winning over 1600m in the LR Wayne Wilson Mile at Eagle Farm on August 27. Sharpened with a slick recent trial win and looks set for a good prep. ARCTIC GLAMOUR (14) surged late on resumption for a nose second over 1200m in the G2 Missile Stakes here on August 10. Sits on the limit weight and has genuine top-three claims. Group 1 winner AMELIA'S JEWEL (8) resumes for the new stable after disappointing when 12th in the G1 The Goodwood over 1200m at Morphettville on May 11. Fitted with two solid trials and the blinkers come off. Looks under the odds at her current quote. Group 2 winner DEMOCRACY MANIFEST (3) was beaten for early speed first-up before returning slick sectional splits late when fourth over 1200m here on August 24. Will get back again and worth noting three of his nine wins have come second-up.

RACE 10 - THUNDERLIPS (8) promising gelding undefeated at this track. Strips fitter after running on late when resuming with a narrow fourth over 1100m at Rosehill on August 17. Can get cover early from the draw and play a leading role. WORLD ALLIANCE (9) racing in a rich vein of form and rewarded for his consistency when unleashing a solid late burst to score a neck win over 1200m here two weeks ago. Jumps in weight and will relish the fast tempo. IRON MAN (12) got going late when the race was all over to finish fourth over 1200m here on August 10. Another who will appreciate the good early speed and stays in the mix. FLYING DESTINY (3) speedy gelding chasing his third-straight victory in this tougher race. Led throughout with the big weight when a commanding 2 len winner over 1250m at Canterbury on August 28. Will give plenty of cheek here.