Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - PILLOW FIGHT (2) tough win on debut, before sent north for a courageous on pace fifth to Autumn Boy over 1400m in the LR Australia Post Stakes at Eagle Farm. Has further improvement to come and the addition of blinkers can do the trick. TOMATO TOASTIE (3) well-bred filly who will keep improving as she gets out in trip. Ploughed through the heavy (10) conditions at her second race start when a dominant winner over 1200m at Warwick Farm. Expected to keep the momentum going. KOKATAHI (6) produced good closing splits on debut when a fast finishing third over 1250m at Canterbury. No match for his stablemate Central Coast on that occasion and will find this trip right in his wheelhouse. Since kept up to the mark with a 900m tick over trial. Gets his chance with the blinkers and tongue tie added. CROSSBOW (4) resumed for his second prep with an eye-catching second over 1250m at Canterbury. Has further improvement to come and will relish this trip and further.

RACE 2 - PREMISE (14) having her fourth run for the Matt Dunn yard and finds her race, despite drawing out. Looking for this trip now after failing to sprint with them in the straight when seventh over 1350m at Ipswich. Brings superior figures and this is the weakest contest she's contested for some time. Goes close. IN SUMMER (6) progressive mare who closed off strongly at her first run back when a tenacious second over 1400m at Newcastle. Undefeated at this track and trip and gets the right tempo to surge late. RED RAGS TO BULLS (7) racing in career best form and rewarded for her consistency when she launched late to salute over 1500m at Rosehill in this class. Gets a similar set-up with Osmond retaining the ride. VERMICELLA (8) massive effort first up over the unsuitable trip when third over 1200m at Warwick Farm with the 61kg. Clearly come back well and has a massive swing in the weights with the claim. Value player. PENSATIVA (15) has her hoof on the till and must be respected.

RACE 3 - CALLISTEMON (10) finally showed her true potential when demolishing a handy Midway field over the 1600m here. Gets a better set up today and will appreciate the fast tempo with the 2kg rise in weight. Expected to go close again. HASTY HONEY (4) classy mare who can go quickly through her grades this prep. Taken to the front when proving too classy for her rivals over 1550m at Randwick Kensington. Finds a tougher contest but has the upside to take catching. WALKING PAINTING (1) holding his form this time in and will appreciate the drop-in class and trip. Had to work hard from the sticky draw and the early effort told late when seventh over 1800m here in BM88 class. Maps well with the claim and ready to bounce back. MIZELLA (16) back to her preferred trip now and look for a sharp improvement from the draw. Stalks the speed and has each way prospects. KINGSTON CHARM (5) solid return over the unsuitable trip and her best form is over the mile. Keep safe. The chances don't end there.

RACE 4 - Tough race with several exciting types engaged. LIVIN' THING (3) trapped wide early and elected to let the speed go before attacking the line late when a respectable fifth over this trip at Rosehill. Gets a better set-up for this and has excellent each way claims. FLAME OF HESTIA (9) held in high regard by the stable and justified the confidence when a slick 3.5 len winner over 1000m at Wyong. Jason Collett sticks and will have little trouble running the 1100m out. Goes close. REGIMENTAL COLOURS (6) well bred filly undefeated in two runs this prep. Gets in light with the claim and has the potential to win again despite drawing the outside gate. KING'S SECRET (1) in career best form with the three wins from his last five starts. Pounced late from the wide draw when defeating some of these over 1100m at Rosehill. Up in weight and can take a hand in the finish. STARDEEL (7) progressive gelding who looks to have come back a much stronger gelding this prep. Don't dismiss from the draw.

RACE 5 - FEDERER (3) lightly raced staying gelding who settled back in the field before looming down the outside when a respectable fourth against some of these over this trip at Rosehill. Near his top now and gets a much better set-up with a senior rider booked. Ready to win. PIGGYBACK (2) looked to be trucking heading into the straight before tightened between runners at vital stages when an unlucky third over 1800m at Rosehill. Braith Nock sticks and the wide gate can help her cause. MISTERKIPCHOGE (4) rewarded for his consistency last start when he stalked the speed for a narrow win over the 1800m at Rosehill. Will go back from the draw and stays in the mix. AROHA STONE (10) massive jump in class and can take a hand in the finish on the limit weight.

RACE 6 - PIPPIE BEACH (10) has returned a more consistent mare this time in and at her top now with just the 53kg. Stepped up to the 1800m for the first time when closed strongly to run third at this track. Gets the right set-up and will be hard to stop in this tougher race. PROMITTO (7) drifted back further than anticipated from the sticky draw when catching the eye to run fifth over 1800m at this track. Gets a similar set-up here and expect to see Osmond be a little more positive today. Top-three player. RISE TO IT (11) has a good record at this trip and won't know himself with the light weight. Showed a ton of grit when gripping on late to run fifth over 2000m at Rosehill. Great each way claims. ZAPHOD (4) smart on his day and set to peak fourth up. Proven in this grade after going under narrowly when fourth over 1800m at this track. Gets into the stalking position and due for a change of luck. CANBERRA LEGEND (8) chipped away late on resumption and strips fitter in this harder race.

RACE 7 - LULUMON (3) in career best form and latest victory over this track and trip has since been franked with Storm The Ramparts and Hi Dubai winning at their next starts. Look for her late. CASSIEL (8) racing quickly through his classes and worth plenty of thought after winning by big margins in easier contests. Has the upside to go on with the job. AVONE (4) returns from a let-up and now in the Bjorn Baker yard. Has a respectable record in Queensland and has a host of gear changes heading into this with the two solid trials. Will stalk the pace and figure prominently. YISKA (2) made rapid improvement last time in and has an excellent fresh record. Fitted with the two trials and look for him late. SHALL BE (5) progressed to Midway grade last campaign and resumes with good figures over this trip. Stays in the mix.

RACE 8 - PUNTIN (8) heading in the right direction third up and proven at this level. Ashley Morgan is building a solid winning record on this gelding and he ticks plenty of boxes from the good draw. Will take catching. FIDDLERS GREEN (12) snagged back from the wide gate and was taking good ground off Puntin when fourth over 1400m at Rosehill. Senior rider on for this and he gets a more economical run. Will be closing fast. SLY BOOTS (16) slow into stride on resumption before picking up late when a gritty fifth to Puntin. Regular rider back aboard and has solid second up figures. Gets his chance. OH DIAMOND LIL (4) undefeated over the mile and maps to get a better run today. Comes here in peak condition and the slight query is the 59kg. Keep safe. HELLFIRE EXPRESS (9) racing courageously in Midway grade and not to be underestimated.

RACE 9 - Deep race with several progressive types engaged. IT'S A KNOCKOUT (10) couldn't have been more impressive on resumption when smashing her rivals from a wide gate over 1400m here. Braith Nock sticks and she only has to hold that form to win again from the low draw. MICKEY'S MEDAL (11) slow into stride from the awkward gate and forced to go back further than expected before charging late with an unlucky fourth over 1500m at Rosehill. Key jockey change for this and has genuine winning prospects. GETAFIX (16) was given a J Mac special when gapping his rivals over 1300m at Randwick Kensington in BM72 class. Has the ability at this level but will need luck from the draw. COOL JAKEY (2) deep into his prep and back in class for this. Sure to be thereabouts. FULLY LIT (15) will hold a forward position and is the best of the rest.

RACE 10 - CHANGING COLOURS (5) five weeks between runs when she got conditions to suit with the fast tempo, when sailing down the outside to score a soft win over 1400m at Rosehill. Looks destined for bigger things. LIBERTY STATE (3) further improved, and this is her pet trip third up. Can hold a position from the wide draw and winning rider is back aboard. Leading prospect. CAPTAIN AMELIA (1) frustrating mare who will relish the 3kg claim again after chipping away late when fifth over this trip at Rosehill. One more chance. SLINKY (10) maps to get a great run today third up, and regular rider hops back aboard. Has plenty of upside and not to be underestimated. FAIRWAY STAR (15) is overdue a victory and looks good value after finishing second to Changing Colours at latest. Strengthened over the break and won't be far away.