Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - FLYBALL (7) ploughed through the heavy (10) conditions from near last on the turn when fourth over 1600m here on May 20. A repeat of the latest will see him play a leading role. OAKFIELD HAWK (13) best performance in five starts when charged late to finish a nose second over 1600m here on May 20. Ready for the 1900m and makes plenty of appeal. CHARMED DESTINY (2) stuck on well with the 59kg when a gritty 1.5 lens sixth over 1600m here on May 20. Can sneak into the minor money. BORN CONQUEROR (1) lightly raced gelding who was fourth last start over 1420m at Grafton. Out in trip and in the mix.

RACE 2 - Very poor maiden. OTIUM (5) trained locally and resumes from a spell of seven months. Yet to see a heavy track after turning in three even runs at his first prep. No trial form and gets in light with the 3kg claim. Must be kept safe. CAPE BLAME (9) fitter after two runs back and has a fitness edge over most of these. Will find this more to her liking after drifting back from the wide gate when 11th over 1300m at Scone on May 17. Blinkers come off and the winkers go on. Stays in the mix. CLASS REVOLUTION (2) 10-start maiden who strips fitter now third-up after disappointing when 12th over 1250m at this track on May 20. On the quick turnaround and worth consideration. DURUSEHVAR (10) ran on late when resuming in the heavy going to secure third before failing to make an impression when seventh over 1115m at Grafton on May 16. Placed this track and trip and has claims.

RACE 3 - FLOSS'S ONE (5) trained locally and resumes from a spell of five months. Has plenty of upside after finishing runner-up at her last two outings. Gets in light with the claim and will handle the going. Main danger. GRANDINI (7) is a three-year-old filly by Toronado from Bondini on debut for the Rodney Northam yard. Has shown ability in two trials wins and must be kept safe. EXOREALM (2) is an Exosphere gelding from an Encosta de Lago mare on debut for the Kristen Buchanan stable. Fitted with two trials and bred to be a swimmer. UNCLE ALF (3) is back in grade and has been freshened for this. In the mix.

RACE 4 - NAAHRO (2) improving gelding who looks ready to peak fourth-up. Kept coming when a sound fourth over 1500m at Newcastle on May 4. This easier and has top-three claims. JED (7) disappointed at latest when seventh over 1400m at Tamworth on May 10. Go on prior run when running into the placings in the heavy (8) conditions. Don't dismiss. SHE'S GOT TEETH (9) resumed over 1280m at Muswellbrook last start when fourth. Expecting improvement with that run under her belt. AIN'T SHE SWELL (1) resumed with a respectable fifth over 1200m at Newcastle, beaten just 2.5 lengths. She is capable of testing this field.

RACE 5 - KAIHOKO (4) raced in stronger company last time in and strips fitter after resuming with an even ninth over 1500m at Hawkesbury on May 4. Has won second-up and drawn to stalk the good tempo. Big improver. TORNADO EXPRESS (8) has come back a much stronger filly this time in and chasing her third straight victory today. Finished off strongly from well back when scoring over 1200m at Tamworth on May 10. Handles all going and finally draws a gate. Go close. BANGETTA (2) two runs back in town should see her placed to advantage here with the claim. Extra trip suits and can play a leading role here. LADY SOAMES (7) underrated filly with a big finish. Powered late when a gritty neck second over 1250m at this track on May 20. Genuine contender.

RACE 6 - YAMBA'S GIRL (10) impressed when winning as favourite on debut over 1250m at this track a week ago. Has plenty of upside and can win again. TWILIGHT ROCK (1) racing well in this company and a win looks imminent. Tried hard with the 60.5kg when second over 1000m at Muswellbrook on May 13. Well placed over this trip. Go close. TIDDILYWINX (2) back sharply in grade for this after resuming with a plugging eighth over 1100m at Hawkesbury on May 14. Strips fitter and can add value to the exotics. DREAMS OF THUNDER (7) won her maiden two back at Tuncurry then could only manage seventh last start over 1100m at Hawkesbury. Better than the last run suggests and worth including.

RACE 7 - OLIVIA'S SPIRIT (3) holding his form well and made considerable ground late when a strong third over 1280m at Muswellbrook on May 13. Ben Looker sticks and looks one of the top chances. REGGIE'S BOY (1) racing in a rich vein of form and gets in light again with the claim. Stalked the speed in the heavy conditions when a head winner over 1280m at Muswellbrook on May 13. Will take holding out. LA BOQUERIA (8) progressing well this preparation and deserves her chance here. Scored a gritty long neck win with the 58kg over 1100m at Ipswich on May 11. Handles the conditions and not without each-way prospects. OAKFIELD BADGER (5) consistent four-year-old gelding who was never in contention when finishing tenth over 1200m at Newcastle last start. In a suitable race and is a solid top-three hope.

RACE 8 - WHERE'S THE FIRE (1) trained on the track and returned to form with an eye catching third over 1000m here on May 20. Quick back-up suits and gets the right tempo to finish over the top of these. CUPID'S KISS (8) came from near last on the turn when ploughing through the conditions to score a surprise win over 1000m at this track on May 20. This is no tougher and no reason she can't play a leading role again. GOLDEN GALAXY (12) mixing his form after winning in good style here two back before tiring late when a month between runs finishing tenth over 1000m here on May 20. Fitter now and can return to form. WANJINA ROSE (6) was in the money two starts back here before jumping in weight when a disappointing seventh over 1015m at Grafton on May 16. Has the ability to finish in the minor money.

RACE 9 - OCTOBER REVOLUTION (1) tough sprinter with excellent figures over this course and trip. Big jump in grade from the wide gate when seventh over 1190m at Grafton in BM82 company on May 16. Won well two back in this class and carries the big weights well. TOOMUCHINFORMATION (3) will find this more to his liking with the claim after finishing fourth over 1000m at Muswellbrook on May 13. This easier and drawn to stalk the speed. SPEEDY TARGET (4) lightly raced gelding who returned to form when winning over 1030m at Grafton on April 9. Races best with his runs spaced and the claim helps again. Will need a bit of luck from the sticky draw. OBLIVION (5) came out hard from the wide draw when a wilting 11th over 1015m at Grafton on May 16. Soft draw helps and handles rain affected going.