Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - EL CASTELLO (11) is held in high regard by the stable and resumed for his second prep with a tough victory over 1400m at Warwick Farm in maiden company on September 4. Looks placed to advantage from the good draw and can win again. GOLD PATTERN (2) nice mare going through her grades chasing her third straight victory. Looked the winner a long way out when scoring over 1600m at Warwick Farm on September 4. Can get across from the wide gate and prove hard to stop again. CIREBON (9) is near her top now fifth up and a win looks imminent after sitting on the pace when a narrow fifth over 1800m in this grade at Rosehill on August 31. Back to her right trip and is a solid value prospect. FLYING BANDIT (7) promising gelding who drifted back from the wide draw on resumption when an eye-catching second at Hawkesbury over 1400m on September 7. Come back well and deserves his chance in this tougher contest. The chances don't end there.

RACE 2 - SHE'S EXOTIC (5) exciting Tamworth trained mare resuming. Undefeated in three career runs and deserves her shot in this grade after giving them a galloping lesson when a slick 4.5 len winner over 1100m at Armidale on May 28. Since fitted with a recent 950m trial win and can keep her good record intact. SARATOGA POWER (9) improving gelding with two wins from four starts. Returned from a let-up with a fast finishing 2.5 len victory over 1000m at Muswellbrook on September 10. Big jump in grade today, but ticks plenty of boxes. PERENNIAL (2) undefeated first up and returns from a break of four months. Anchored with the 59kg when third over 1100m at Warwick Farm on May 22. Fitted with the one trial and maps to get the right run. TICKLEBELLY (7) resumes and looks best of the rest.

RACE 3 - BEAR ON THE LOOSE (6) promising imported gelding resuming after creating a big impression at his first Australian start when a gritty winner over 1800m at Rosehill on June 29. Spelled after running fourth over 1800m here on July 13. Has the two searching trials under the belt and looks primed for this. MISS YOU ELLA (10) has fitness on her side and like the way she finished off when a game third over this trip here on August 24. Can race a little closer and play a leading role. GALERON (1) back in grade after charging late when a narrow second over this course and distance on September 7. Will appreciate the 3kg claim and best form can see him take this out. FLOATING (5) working towards a win after attacking the line with plenty of purpose when a close-up fifth over the mile here on September 7. Will sit off the good tempo and surge late. Each way.

RACE 4 - WELL TIMED (10) consistent gelding heading in the right direction. Covered plenty of ground from the outside gate when a plugging third lover 1200m here on September 7. Desperate for the extra trip and gets the right race set up here. Go close. THUNDERLIPS (6) plagued by wide gates all prep and will relish the extra 200m here. Worked hard throughout and failed to shirk his task when fourth over 1200m here on September 7. Can play a leading role with the good tempo anticipated. GITALONG (12) four runs back have been solid and due for a change of luck. Stretches out to the 1400m for the first time and can take a hand in the finish. CONGREGATION (17) sat just off the good tempo on resumption when a plugging sixth over 1200m here on September 7. Undefeated second up and J Mac keeps the ride.

RACE 5 - Multiple Group 1 placegetter CEOLWULF (11) can keep his winning momentum going third up after scoring a tenacious win with the 60kg over 1500m at Rosehill on August 31. Kept up to the mark with a 1200m trial win and expected to prove hard to stop again on the limit weight. GOLDEN PATH (12) chasing his fourth straight win and the stable has found the key to him with spacing his runs. Undefeated at this track and trip and since fitted with a 1200m trial. Slight niggle is the firm going. Group 3 winner ELIYASS (6) has impressed at both Australian runs and is undefeated over the 2000m. Pulled out plenty late when resuming to get up for a narrow win over 2000m in the G3 Premier's Cup at this track on August 24. Kept up to the mark with a 1200m trial win and will prove hard to hold out. VRC Oaks winner ZARDOZI (18) looked a little dour late when sixth over 1600m here in the G2 Chelmsford on September 7. Ready for this trip now and a bit of juice out of the ground would be a bonus.

RACE 6 - TOM KITTEN (4) returned a gelding when he unleashed a withering burst to score a slick victory over 1400m at Rosehill five weeks ago. Kept up to the mark with a 1030m trial placing and expecting him to repeat the performance here. FREEDOM RALLY (2) sat on the hot tempo first up when a tiring fourth over 1400m in the G2 Tramway Stakes at this track on September 7. Maps to get the right run again and his second-up figures are strong. Group 2 winner KINTYRE (10) was forced to cover ground first up when a gritty fifth over 1400m in the G2 Tramway Stakes here. Another with a sound second-up record who will be rounding them up late. AMENABLE (1) has trialled nicely and is more than capable of playing a major role.

RACE 7 - MANAAL (1) outstanding filly who showed a ton of grit second up at level weights when a determined winner over 1200m in the G2 Furious Stakes here on September 7. Desperate for this trip and further now and maps to get every chance again. AUTUMN GLOW (6) progressive filly with untapped ability undefeated in two runs. Made her rivals look second rate when a dominant 2 len winner as fav over 1300m at Rosehill in the G3 Up & Coming on August 31. This is much tougher and will need a J Mac gem from the sticky draw. Go close. AMEENA (2) nice type who's come back much stronger this time in. Solid win first up before flashing late when an unlucky second in the G2 Furious Stakes over 1200m here two weeks ago. Likely to drift back again from the gate and launch late. LAZZURA (5) underrated filly who stalked the good tempo first up when a fighting third over 1200m in the G2 Furious Stakes. Strips fitter now and will be in this for a long way.

RACE 8 - ZOUGOTCHA (7) will get map favours again after looking the winner 100m out when resuming with a narrow second in the G1 Winx Stakes over 1400m here on August 24. Fitted with a recent trial and no shock to see her go one better today. FANGIRL (6) started a solid fav on resumption when dragged back early from the wide gate before launching late with a tenacious third to Via Sistina in the G1 Winx Stakes here. Kept up to the mark with a 1000m trial and will prove hard to hold out. DETONATOR JACK (2) proven miler who looks set for a good prep after sitting on the fast tempo when a close fifth over 1400m in the G1 Winx Stakes at this track. Gets a similar set up here and not without genuine each-way claims. HINGED (8) much better performance at second run back when just failing to pick up Buckaroo when a narrow second over 1600m here in the G2 Chelmsford on September 7. Rawiller sticks and can take a hand in the finish.

RACE 9 - I AM ME (6) classy mare who returned to her brilliant best when a slick first-up winner over 1000m in the G3 Concorde Stakes at this track on September 7. Maps to get the right run again and hard to see any of these turning the tables. PRIVATE EYE (1) warmed up late when the race was all over on resumption to finish fourth over 1000m in the G3 Concorde Stakes. Goes just as well second up and the extra trip is in his favour. MUMBAI MUSE (12) is third up for this and looks suited on the quick backup after finishing a narrow second to Sunshine In Paris over 1200m in the G2 Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill last Saturday. Will sit on the good tempo and figure prominently. LADY OF CAMELOT (7) Golden Slipper winner who resumed with a fighting third over 1000m in the G1 Moir Stks at Moonee Valley on September 7. Fitter now and can get cover from the sticky draw.

RACE 10 - MORAVIA (3) snagged back early when resuming before pinching ground along the inside when a fast finishing ninth over 1000m in the G3 Concorde Stakes at this track on September 7. Gets the services of J Mac today and will appreciate the extra trip in this easier affair. ATMOSPHERIC ROCK (14) returned in good order in easier company and won't know himself with just 53kg on his back. Will sit off the hot tempo and no surprise to see him finish over the top of these. KIBOU (2) has come back much stronger over the shorter trips this time in and a win looks imminent. Gets the blinkers added for the first time and has genuine top-three claims. The chances don't end there. BATTLETON (8) next best.