Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - RAPBIDASH (12) frustrating mare back in grade and finds her right race. Shuffled back early and failed to see the 1800m out when a poor ninth at Randwick Kensington on January 15. Winkers come off and go on her narrow fifth in BM78 class two-back at Randwick. Hard to hold out. ADOLPHUS (2) promising Rubick gelding who was a month between runs when fading late to run fifth in this grade over 1600m at Randwick last start. Further improved and ticks plenty of boxes here. IMATRUESTAR (1) win record hardly excites but expected to improve in this easier contest. Not far away when sixth to Vega Magnifico over 1500m at Randwick on January 4. Kept up to the mark with a tick over trial and has solid claims. TAPA KICK (9)

RACE 2 - SILENTSAR (3) returned from a let-up and never in the contest when a wilting tenth to the smart Yorkshire over 1350m at Wyong on January 11. Back in his right grade today with the claim and should get a soft lead from the low draw. Can bounce back. POCKETING (9) yet to finish out of the money in five starts and jumps up another level here. Drops sharply in weight after running second over 1550m at Canterbury on January 1. Kept up to the mark with a 1030m trial placing and expected to go close. PRETTY TAVI (11) was a month between runs when a plugging fourth over 1200m here on January 18. Maps well and can take a hand in the finish. BROADWAY BOUNCER (4) extra trip in his favour with the claim and can sneak into the minor money.

RACE 3 - BURMA STAR (3) sat on the fast tempo on debut before being nailed late by Icarian Dream when second over 1000m at Warwick Farm last October. Fitted with the two trials and like the way he savaged the line at his latest when scoring over 800m at Hawkesbury. Clearly returned well and should prove too good for these. BLITZBURG (1) most experienced colt in the field and returns from a let-up. Anchored with the 59kg when third over 1200m at Eagle Farm on December 28. Winkers on and sure to be thereabouts. FERMOY (2) strong through the line on debut when third over 1100m here last November. Developed further and not far away in a recent 900m trial. Look for him late. TROPIC (7) strapping Zoustar colt out of Lone on debut for the Waller stable. Fitted with two sharp trials and gets his chance from the gate. MELANITE (5) first starter by Dirty Work out of Caesarissa from the in-form John Thompson yard. Looked good when placing in his only trial and must be kept safe.

RACE 4 - THE PLAYWRIGHT (1) underrated filly who came out fast before tiring late when a gritty fourth to O' Ole in the 2Y0 MM Classic over 1200m at the Gold Coast on January 17. Will go forward from the low gate and prove hard to run down. DAPHNES (4) returns from a let-up after being overhauled by her stablemate Tempted on debut when a narrow second over 1000m at Warwick Farm on December 18. Kept ticking over with a strong 900m Rosehill trial. Looks great each way value at the current quote. TEMPTED (3) stalked the fast pace on debut when pounced late for a smart win over 1000m at Warwick Farm. Recent trial winner who will need everything to go right from the gate. SNITZEL MISS (9) Snitzel filly from Medaglia Valore on debut for the Waller yard. Has shown ability in two trials and the booking of McDonald keeps her in the mix. IN LIMBO (2) hit the line with plenty of intent on debut when an eye-catching third over 1000m at the Gold Coast. Fitter now and can take a hand in the finish.

RACE 5 - POLYGLOT (6) showed an explosive turn of foot on resumption when putting them away effortlessly over the 1100m here on January 18. Undefeated second-up and can advance quickly through his grades this time in. LILAC (3) progressed quickly at her second prep when going out a winner of the LR Jim Moloney over 1400m at Caulfield on September 21. Fitted with the two searching trials and can continue where she left off last time in. ALLIRI (14) has a fitness edge over most of these and chasing her third straight victory. Keeps raising the bar and has the figures to take a hand in the finish. PANIC (1) has an excellent first-up record and back in class with the 3kg claim. Looks primed with the two trials and must be kept safe.

RACE 6 - KAPAKIRI (5) nice return when loomed strongly before being nabbed late by Zondee when second over 1500m at this track. Clearly come back well and can go one better here. AGE OF SAIL (3) another who will relish the step-up in distance second-up. Returned good closing splits with the 57kg when sixth over 1500m here. Senior rider engaged and will be charging late. SO NEWCHEE THINKS (10) progressive Kris Lees' trained mare who deserves her shot in this stronger contest. Chasing her third straight win and expected to run out a strong 2000m. Value prospect. PIGGYBACK (12) staying bred mare who's caught the eye in two runs back over unsuitable trips. Undefeated this distance and best form is good enough to take this out. OUR ANCHORAGE (1) tough Galileo gelding back in grade and racing in career best form.

RACE 7 - STEP ASIDE (11) failed to finish the race first-up after dislodging Tommy Berry over 1200m at Randwick last Saturday. Better placed over the 1350m and no surprise to see J Mac get the best out of him. Blinkers come off and should get the tempo to suit. INFATUATION (6) frustrating mare with a poor win record who brings the strongest figures here. Hasn't been far away at her last three runs and ticks plenty of boxes from the draw. Worth one more chance. LADY BOSS (14) came out fast on resumption when a sound fourth to Headley Grange over 1300m at Wyong in fast time. That form has since been franked and she will keep improving. Genuine contender. CADETSHIP (1) smart gelding at his top now. Loomed up strongly to win when second in stronger class over the 1300m here at latest. Keep safe.

RACE 8 - ACCREDITED (9) gone quickly through his grades this time in and looks well placed in Group 3 company. Chasing his fourth straight victory and is fresh enough to come back to the 1200m after demolishing his rivals over 1400m at Randwick on January 4. Goes close. HARD TO SAY (1) underrated sprinter yet to win past 1100m. Has raced without luck at his last three outings and no shock to see J Mac get the best out of him over the 1200m. DISNECK (7) back marker with a lethal turn of foot racing in career best form. Deserves his chance in this harder contest and since fitted with a 900m tick over trial here on January 23. Can continue the winning streak. BRUDENELL (2) big improver third-up after failing narrowly with the 59kg when third over 1200m at Canterbury in LR grade. Has an excellent record here and drops further in weight. Keep safe. WATEGOS (4) tough gelding resuming who can surprise with the two good trials under his belt. Stable in-form and don't dismiss.

RACE 9 - SPRING LEE (14) classy mare who was a run short on resumption with the 59kg when a solid third over 1100m here on January 18. Goes equally as well second-up and shouldn't have a problem getting her first 1200m win from the low draw. EYE OF THE FIRE (12) big weight drop here and desperate for the 1200m after charging late when second to South Of India over 1100m at this track. Jason Collett keeps the ride and he looks the value play in the race. TIME TO BOOGIE (6) had mixed luck in two runs back from a long layoff. Drops in class after fading late in Listed company last time out. Since fitted with a 900m trial win and worthy of another chance. INHIBITIONS (4) Godolphin mare who looked good when winning two-back, before motoring late from the wide draw when eighth in the LR Black Pearl over 1200m at Geelong. Fitted with a trial and look for her late. WITH YOUR BLESSING (7) scored a surprise win first-up at Randwick and that form has since been franked.

RACE 10 - YORKSHIRE (8) progressive Snitzel gelding held in high regard by the stable and expected to go quickly through his grades. Beat an average field second-up at Wyong in good time and will do the same here with J Mac up. SANDPAPER (12) clearly come back a stronger gelding this campaign and hard fit now third-up. Drops 4.5kg in weight after running a gritty third to Headley Grange over 1400m at Randwick last Saturday. Has a sticky gate to contend with but good enough to take a hand in the finish. HIGH BLUE SEA (16) at his peak now and maps well with the sharp weight drop. Look for him getting home late and is a worthy each way contender. FOR VICTORY (18) frustrating gelding on the quick back-up after running on late when fourth to Political Debate over 1600m at Randwick last Saturday. Another who can add value to the exotics. ABERLOUR (15) fitter now third up and will roll forward from the sticky gate. Fitted with a slick 1200m tick over trial win and can give plenty of cheek.