Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - DUBAI FOCUS (1) has returned in terrific fashion this campaign with two dominant pillar-to-post wins. Deserves to carry the top weight and can continue on his upward trajectory. DARKNCONFIDENTIAL (2) was no match for the top two here last start in the Guineas but still did a great job to finish fourth. Gets weight off fourth-up and should be hitting his straps now. SNOOPY NOW (3) is on the quick back-up after narrowly missing on the Parks surface last week. Yet to be tested at this journey but is expected to handle it. RECIPROCAL (4) returns and holds claims on best figures but is expected to land in a tricky spot from the inside draw with a lack of tactical speed. Keeping safe. ROYAL SCRIPTURE (5) can add some juice for exotic players.

RACE 2 - EPISODIC (5) has mixed his results this campaign but has been taking on some stiff opposition. Meets A Samurai Mind better at the weights after narrowly edging him out last start at Listed level in the C S Hayes Memorial. Strips rock-hard fit and is a leading player. RUBAMOS (1) was good when resuming from a short break. Has been kept fresh for this as he rises to the mile. One of the chances. TEXAN WINDSTORM (7) doesn't know how to run a bad race and is always worth keeping in numbers. HARD PRINCE (8) has won his last two and while up in grade, he's in form and deserves his chance.

RACE 3 - SIR NOW (3) gave backers a great sight fresh, only to be captured late. Is sure to have come on with that run under his belt and gets weight off. Can atone. SHADY THINKER (1) has made quite the start to his career with two dominant displays. Carries the top weight but is open to further improvement third-up, just a slight query on dropping back in trip. INTEREST POINT (2) is yet to strike through this campaign but has been holding his own in some nice races over the border. Carries a fitness edge and only needs to hold his form to be involved in the finish. ENUFF SEDUCTION (5) returned with a bang when doing enough late to beat Sir Now, who he now meets 2kgs worse but should improve from the hit-out. Have to consider. MESROUR (4) was too bad to be true last start when finishing 5L behind Shady Thinker. Form prior stacks right up and can bounce back sharply.

RACE 4 - EROICA (10) progressed nicely last start at Murray Bridge when charging home to get the verdict over this trip. Is still lightly raced and is open to further improvement. Can repeat the dose. WATCHME WIN (2) is ready to return after enjoying a successful debut prep. Is expected to have improved during the break and rates a serious hope if she has. OVERSTRIKE (6) showed good tactical speed fresh and fought hard in the lane but found a smart one. Better for the hit-out and has enough early dash to offset the tricky draw. Will be in this for a long way. SUPER ALANA (9) carries a fitness edge and boasts strong form lines. Like her dropping back to a winning distance. HAJRA (11) returns and was a barnstorming maiden winner when resuming last campaign at Murray Bridge. Will appreciate the anticipated tempo and will give them something to think about late in the piece.

RACE 5 - FONTAINE ROUGE (8) has progressed nicely this campaign and possesses a positive racing pattern. Rock-hard fit now and is drawn to advantage. The one to beat. BEACH PAD (4) is also coming along nicely this prep. Deserves more credit for his midfield finish behind Sabaj here two back and then made very light work of a CL1 at Strathalbyn last start. Peaking now and has Holder sticking. CRIMSON VINE (3) only warmed late when resuming over the mile here 19 days ago. Better placed at this distance and is in this up to her ears on best form. LAKE'S FOLLY (1) disappointed last start in Open company but can bounce back sharply on short turnaround. Last start winner BUSH INFERENCE (7) can be kept safe in the numbers.

RACE 6 - NAVY GOLD (15) has struck a purple patch of form as he shoots for the hat-trick. Ran strong time at Murray Bridge and Nunes sticking is a good push. Can get the job done again. SPIRIT OF CAMELOT (11) was super fresh when resuming over a sprinting trip. Will appreciate the added distance second-up and has her share of ability but will just need some luck from the draw. LONGER ROUTE (7) put the writing on the wall last start when beaten a head. Peaking now and is drawn to advantage. Will be in this for a very long way. Last start winner SPARKUP (13) also has good tactical speed and is drawn favourably off a month between runs. Holds claims. ROYAL FOX (3) also deserves respect.

RACE 7 - AVIATRESS (4) was readied for this with a dominant trial win where she was pushed right out. Draws to get the gun run for Toeroek who is a four-time winner aboard. Can return with a bang. SIR SWAY (3) had their measure in the Manihi off the back of a perfect steer when resuming. Draws out again and goes up 4.5kgs. Will be a huge effort but he has to be respected. MY KHALIFA (7) is hard to catch but boasts peaks that stack right up. Can cause a scare late if they overdo it early. TIFFANY VALENTINE (14) is well placed at the weights coming through the Manihi and has proven capable enough on her day. Will appreciate stepping out to a winning trip and doesn't lose much in the saddle with Neindorf reuniting. Cases can also be made for the resuming CHICAGO STORM (6) and ex-Singaporean MAKIN (10). Keep safe.

RACE 8 - Terrific contest. QATARS CHOICE (4) boasts strong form lines with subsequent winners aplenty surrounding her. Been searching for the mile and can explode off a 35-day freshen. HURRICANE GEORGIE (2) has been solid in her three runs back and should be primed for this off sticking on gamely behind the progressive Benagil last start at Caulfield. Blinkers go on first time to sharpen her up. Obvious danger. COMANCHE MISS (3) was well supported fresh at Pakenham and looked to have it won before getting captured on the line. Is sure to have come on with that run under her belt and has run well over the mile. RIGHT OF VETO (9) chased gamely into second behind a promising one last start in a strong BM0-68. Kept fresh for this and has upside. Don't overlook. HORIZONS (11) has gone better than her form suggests and will appreciate the rise to the mile. Don't disregard completely.

RACE 9 - DECLARED (2) doesn't win out of turning but is knocking on the door. Boasts strong form-lines and strips rock-hard fit. Will just need some luck from the tricky barrier. RICHE D'AMOUR (3) made a mess of his rivals fresh at Oakbank and then followed it up with a strong chase home here last start. Drawn kinder this time and will take some stopping if he can take closer order. STAR SIRIUS (12) is ticking along nicely this campaign and only needs to hold her form to be featuring again. Watch for her doing her best work late. GLOBAL TURN (15) is mixing her form but has peaks that measure right up. Just worried where she gets to from the wide draw. UNDER THE CONE (5) has shown glimpses of ability but has lacked consistency. Readied with a trial and is drawn favourably for Opperman. Don't overlook.