Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - FULL OF EURO (3) is unlucky to still be a maiden placing at his past four efforts and strikes a very winnable contest here. Looms as the main danger. PLEA (7) has hit the top-five at his past five starts and only needs some luck navigating from the wide draw to be playing a role in the outcome. COOL MAN SHOW (1) has been thereabouts in all three runs this preparation and looks a must for the multiples. MISHANI OUTLAW (4) is going well including a last start third over 1400m at Longreach. Inside marble is a plus. IKNOWYOU (6) also in the mix.

RACE 2 - CROWN REACH (1) goes well for hoop Missen who has two wins and four placings from just nine steers. Has placed two from three over this course and distance and can run a race while fresh. CHIEF MONDO (8) has been on the doorstep of another victory finishing runner-up in three of his past four efforts. Top-three aspirations. BOATING (7) doesn't win out of turn but is usually thereabouts and is one for the exotics players. POTESTAS (10) was in the money two starts back at this track but couldn't back that up when unplaced over 1200m at Longreach last time. Consider.

RACE 3 - SHEZAJUKE (11) resumes here but the form she showed last preparation was good enough to come into calculations in this contest. Is two from two over this course and distance and is drawn to get a cosy run in transit from gate three. Should be right there at the business end. HUMOUR ME (8) has hit the top two at her past six outings and it's hard to knock mares in form. Can return a winner. ABLETT (3) resumed in fine fashion with a solid victory over this sprint journey and will strip fitter for that hit-out. In the mix. JUKEBOX LUCY (4) just ran into one better last time out and will be ready to peak now third-up from the spell. Cannot be underestimated. INREADYNESS (6) next in line with the claim.

RACE 4 - BALDASSARE (1) has placed five from eight over this six-furlong journey, strips fitter third-up from the spell and gets plenty of weight off with the 3kg claim. Ticks a few boxes for this contest. TANGO FAME (4) resumes here but showed enough before the spell to warrant serious consideration in a race like this. Keep very safe while fresh. GROWL (2) has hit the top-five at his past 11 outings and is usually thereabouts. Top-three credentials on best form. LEGOLAS (10) is ready to peak after two runs back, the latest effort a fourth over 1000m at Longreach. Has claims as does SCHMOOZER (3) who was in the money last start when third at Emerald over 1200m on soft going.

RACE 5 - MORE THAN A STAR (10) went down by a narrow margin at the latest effort and looks to be knocking on the door of another victory. Gets in well at the weights with the 3kg claim and can go one better against this line-up. Former Victorian DESERT STAR (5) is having his first run for the new stable but should find this easier than what he faced down south. A strong showing while fresh would not surprise. SHARP DAZZLER (3) has been plying his trade in harder contests and will appreciate the drop back in company here. Has to be included. SO OUTRAGEOUS (4) is one from one around this circuit and is drawn to get a gun run from the inside alley. In the mix. BOLD SMUGGLER (1) next in line despite the sticky draw.

RACE 6 - INFLUENTIAL JACK (4) has gotten better in both runs since joining the new yard and will be improved with those two outings now under the belt. Hoop Faehr sticks in the saddle following that last-start placing and is capable of running a bold race. UPSTART LEGEND (11) has hit the frame in five of her past six starts and it's hard to ignore mares in form. Looms as a serious threat. SPERANZOSO (9) brings NSW formlines to the table and gets in well at the weights with the 3kg claim. Keep very safe. PREFERRAL (6) is yet to miss a drum in three efforts around this circuit and rarely puts in a poor one. Nicely placed to play a role in the outcome. FELONIOUS (2) is a two-time winner here and will be at peak fitness now. In the mix.

RACE 7 - GREGARIOUS (1) is having his first run for the new yard but will find this assignment much easier than recent Gold Coast outings. Any market confidence must be noted. SPILL THE DIAMONDS (7) has hit the frame in all four starts this campaign and looks to be nearing another victory. Has placed three from four around this circuit and can play a major role in the finish. LONERGY (3) resumed in good order with a solid Dalby win and will have derived a bunch of confidence from that victory. Can go back-to-back to start the preparation. MOUNT MARGARET (14) draws the inside alley and has been racing very consistently of late. Top-three conveyance. VALIANT JOAN (11) rounds out the selections in an open affair.

RACE 8 - Former NSW galloper DEHORNED UNICORN (3) is having his first run for the new stable but will find this contest much more to his liking than recent Sydney metropolitan efforts. Gets 1.5kg off with the claim and a strong first-up showing for the new barn would not shock. THE HANGER CAT (2) is two from two here, draws the inside marble and gets 3kg weight relief with the claim. Ticks a few boxes. WRITTLE (7) bounced back to the winners' circle last time out and can go right on with the job now. Top-three candidate. LILY ALLEZ (1) is yet to miss a place in five starts at this venue and is usually thereabouts. Include in calculations. GOTTA FLY (11) grows a leg for jockey Missen who has three wins from just four steers. Can trouble the judge.