Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - GREAT WHITE SHARK (7) set to shed his maiden status at start seven over the extra trip. Strong through the line when a narrow second over 1550m here on November 29. Maps well and looks hard to hold out. SOUNDS UNUSUAL (3) staying bred type who returned good splits late on debut when a fast finishing second over 1500m at Newcastle on December 1. Comes to town quickly and has the upside to play a leading role. LADY JUSTICE (9) blinkers go on for the first time tonight and looking for this distance now third-up. Sat on the good speed from the wide draw when fourth over 1600m at Wyong on November 23. Will take catching. EXISTENTIAL BOB (6) much better effort at third career run when winding up strongly to finish third over 1500m at Kembla Grange on November 16. Since fitted with a recent 900m trial and has solid each way claims.

RACE 2 - HELL TO PAY (3) smart gelding who can race a little closer tonight after drifting back on resumption when a solid third over 1100m here on November 29. Will relish the 1250m and take plenty of stopping. TUILERIES (8) So You Think filly held in high regard by the stable resuming. Started a firm ($2.60 fav) on debut when a fast finishing sixth over 1300m at Warwick Farm on April 1. Returns with the two searching trials from the low draw. Expected to figure prominently. RYBAKINA (7) far from disgraced with the 59kg on resumption when a plugging fifth over 1300m at Kembla Grange on November 16. Senior rider on tonight and expected to take a hand in the finish. GOODLUCKTOME (2) promising type gelded over the break and looks set for a bright preparation. Fitted with the one trial at Hawkesbury and the blinkers come off. Keep safe.

RACE 3 - BLANC DE NOIR (2) promising filly who chased right to the line when a sound third over 1000m at Hawkesbury in a strong race on November 21. Further improved for this and expected to go close. VANESSI (1) showed good early speed on resumption before being nailed late when a long neck second over 1250m at this track on November 29. Goes equally as well second-up and will take catching over the 1100m. REGIMENTAL COLOURS (9) solid placing on debut two-back here, before failing to handle the soft conditions when a plugging sixth over 1100m at this track on November 29. Has fitness on her side and sharp improvement is anticipated. CRESTA RUN (4) Scone-trained filly taking on stronger grade tonight after racing on the speed for a sound second over 1000m at Scone on November 19. Blinkers off and will relish the 3kg claim.

RACE 4 - Tough race. SOLDIER OF ROME (1) hard fit now and will take catching from the low draw in this weaker race. Pushed forward from a wide draw when a fading eighth over 1800m at Rosehill in BM78 class on November 30. Gets Bourke's 2kg claim and no excuses tonight. OLD GREGG (10) knocking on the door and due for a change of luck. Finished runner-up again over this track and trip in the heavy (8) going on November 29. Maps well and expected to go close. KIRIKAN (8) battled on bravely in the heavy going when a close-up third over this course and distance last time out. Rawiller sticks and gets his chance from the gate. GUZUMPED (3) looking for this trip now after demolishing weaker company when a 2 len winner as fav over 1600m at Wyong on November 23. Poorly drawn but not to be underestimated.

RACE 5 - GERRINGONG (10) classy Blue Point filly who created a big impression on debut when a slick 2.25 len winner over 1100m at this track on November 29. Can go quickly through her grades and make it back-to-back wins. IMPULSIVITY (5) drops sharply in weight with the 3kg claim after attacking the line late when a nose third over 1100m at Hawkesbury on November 28. Clearly come back much stronger and has genuine top-three claims. HUSK (8) smart filly resuming after doing all her racing in Victoria last time in. Returns with a 1045m trial and has excellent first-up credentials. Will be in the firing line from the low gate. EVERYONE'S A STAR (1) big drop in grade tonight after finishing behind HEADWALL and PISANELLO at her last two starts. Gets weight relief with Wadick's claim and sure to be strong late. The chances don't end there.

RACE 6 - ZEALOUSLY (8) talented sprinter starting to put it all together this time in chasing his third straight victory. Returned good figures again when a tough on-pace winner over 1000m at Wyong on November 23. Up in grade and trip but will take catching with Nock's 3kg claim. DEHORNED UNICORN (1) consistent gelding with his hoof on the till. Comes out of a strong form race after running on late when fourth over 1100m at this track in BM78 class four weeks ago. No shock to see him finish over the top of these. UNSTOPABULL (3) returns from a four-month break with a solid fresh record. Fitted with the two trials and makes plenty of appeal with the claim. JAMBALAYA (6) fitter after two runs back and better suited over this trip after disappointing at Warwick Farm last start. No excuses from the gate.

RACE 7 - INQUIRING MINDS (2) Kingman gelding heading in the right direction. Tenacious effort first-up with the 57kg when powering late to score a nose win at this track and trip on November 16. Gets a similar set-up again and can go on with it now. BAT OUT OF HELL (5) raced without luck all prep and meets INQUIRING MINDS better at the weights tonight after finishing third last time out. King sticks and he has a distinct fitness edge over his rivals. Each way. IMATRUESTAR (6) set to peak fifth-up and has won over the 1500m. Strong late in the heavy going when second over 1250m here on November 29. Has the numbers to play a leading role. JACK DUGGAN (8) third-up for this and two of his six wins have come at this trip. Faded late when sixth over 1550m here on November 29. Can add value to the exotics.

RACE 8 - SCORCH (3) underrated gelding with the three wins from 10 starts with a sound record over this track and trip. Stalked the solid tempo when a gritty win over 1250m here on November 15. Gets weight relief with Wadick's claim and this could be the prep where he goes on with it. HOW DARE YOU (8) anchored with the 59kg first-up when an eye catching fourth over 1250m at this track on November 15. Further improved and a win looks imminent. WINSTON HILLS (10) returns from a lengthy break after showing a ton of ability last time in. Went out a winner and since fitted with two solid trial wins. Not to be underestimated. LANCASTER BOMBER (7) tough old gelding who saves his best for this track. Taken to the front and showed a ton of fight when a narrow third over 1250m here on November 15. Goes into the exotics.