Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - HARDASH (7) twelve-start maiden who indicated a win was imminent when powering late for an improved second over 1262m here. Maps well again and should be winning this. FUN IN TEXAS (6) comes here hard fit and turned in her best career run when second over 1400m at Armidale. Gets weight relief again with the claim and can hold a forward position from the low gate. Each-way. DONCASTER AVENUE (1) better effort at his second career start when a plugging fourth over 1250m at this track. Extra trip in his favour and has the speed to get across from the wide gate. ALASKA DE LUNE (2) failed to sprint with them first up from the wide gate when fifth over 1190m at Grafton. Desperate for this trip and sure to be attacking the line late.

RACE 2 - GOLDEN SMILE (10) lightly raced mare who motored late on resumption with a slashing third over 1400m at Newcastle. Will keep improving as she gets out in trip and has the profile to finish over the top of these. JASON DARREN (7) comes here in peak condition and has his hoof on the till. Fourth up after chasing hard with the 58.5kg when a narrow second over 1400m at Kembla Grange. This looks much easier and expected to go close. CUP OF AMBITION (9) backs up quickly and her win record hardly excites. Stalked the speed but failed to go with them when third over this track and trip eight days ago. Place prospects best. ANNOINT (1) fitter now and back in distance after finishing a plugging fifth over 1700m at Cowra. Well drawn and assess on his sound first up second at Orange.

RACE 3 - RARE MOON (8) nine start maiden who looks placed to advantage in this grade. Fifth up for this and comes out of a decent race after finishing fourth over 1000m at Gosford. No excuses today. TOSMIAN (7) has mixed form in her four career runs and is better placed back to the 1007m. Came out fast and had nothing left in the tank over the final 150m when third over 1106m at Port Macquarie. Goes close from the gate. CRAZY MIKKI (4) trained locally and on the quick back up after surging late from last on the turn when second over this track and trip on March 17. Tempo suits and stays in the mix. SAME TERMS (9) is a filly by Sebring Sun out of On My Terms on debut for the Matthew Robinson stable. Had the two trials and gets good weight relief with Boyd's 3kg claim. Keep safe.

RACE 4 - OCEANFRONT (2) progressive gelding resuming for his second prep. Gets the blinkers added today and both trials were sound. Can hold a forward position from the gate and gets weight relief with Stapleford's claim. FOX REIGN (4) back sharply in trip last time out and failed to sprint with them when seventh over 1280m at Muswellbrook. Assess on his good minor placing two back at Quirindi. POCKET EIGHTS (1) six weeks between runs when launching late for a slashing second over 1300m at Scone. A repeat performance can see him score an overdue victory. SWEET PATRIOT (3) was a month between runs when leading throughout for a slick 6 len victory over 1206m at Port Macquarie. Capable of keeping the winning momentum going.

RACE 5 - WANDJAD (10) building a nice win record and undefeated in two starts on his home track. Freshened up when jumped in trip for a fast-finishing win over 1400m at this track. Drop in the weights and can keep the winning momentum going despite rising in grade. VICTORY AT OMAHA (6) gets a more economical run today after improving with a tough on-pace third over 1600m at Kembla Grange. At his peak and best figures are good enough to take this out. VEANDECHANCE (5) raced without luck in Highway company at his last couple of starts and gives the indication he's looking for the mile. Capable of racing closer from the low draw and figuring in the minor money. MACLEAY (3) tough old gelding who returns from a 32-day let-up. Sat midfield and strong through the line when third over 1600m in the Quirindi Cup. Maps well and worth more than a passing glance.

RACE 6 - COOL FIZZ (2) racing well and has a good record over this track and trip. On the quick back up after being collared late when second over 1000m at Grafton on March 16. Due for a change of luck. ROBARGE (4) tough old mare who dropped in class and distance when sitting on the speed for a determined victory over 1000m at Tuncurry. Gets weight relief again with the claim and is sure to be thereabouts. RISK ASSESSMENT (11) is now in the Aiden St Vincent yard. Disappointed when eleventh over 1350m at Ipswich on February 5. Sprints well fresh and expecting a better showing with the blinkers coming off. MISS MAZERATI (1) won well two back at Coffs Harbour, before being snagged back from the wide gate when a plodding eighth over 1000m at Grafton. Finds a suitable race and expect more.

RACE 7 - TELEGRAPH (6) resumes with a handy fresh record and expected to be forward for this. Attacked the line late when a close-up fifth over this course and distance in C3 class on November 17. Fitted with the one good trial placing over 1000m and gets his chance here. ONEPOINTSEVENGONE (11) kept fresh and drops further in weight with the claim after going under narrowly when second at Tuncurry. Trained here and will take stopping over this distance. NAZARE'S IMPACT (8) earlier efforts had been solid before coming back to the provincials with a fading eighth over 1200m at Gosford. Hard fit and capable of bouncing back. ADAMDEEANT (3) thereabouts of late and worth more than a passing glance. Stalked the good tempo when up in grade for a battling fifth over 1000m at this track. Gets the claim again and is capable of taking this out.

RACE 8 - CAPZINZI (1) model of consistency who's been nailed late at her last two outings. Gets the right run today with the claim and back in trip after finishing second over 1300m at Coffs Harbour. Goes close. GOLDEN DUBAI (4) is another racing well after finishing runner-up at his last two starts. Found the line late when second over the 1007m here on March 17. Desperate for the trip and comes here in peak form. INTOXICATION (12) had mixed luck in her three runs back and is set to peak today. Drawn to get the right run after finishing fourth over 1280m at Muswellbrook. Stays in the mix. UNCLE MOONLIGHT (5) got off the mark at start eight with a come-from-behind victory over 1250m at this track. Finds an average C1 and can surprise again.