Trainer John Sargent had no hesitation in snapping up champion jockey James McDonald for the ride on honest stayer Casual Connection at Kensington on Thursday, and that’s boosted his confidence the gelding is “bang on” to fire.

Tips and race by race preview by Ray Hickson for Monday’s meeting at Warwick Farm. Selections based on a soft track.

Track Soft 5 and rail true.

Hawkesbury is rated a Soft 5 with the rail in the TRUE position. Tuesday's forecast is the possibility of rain with a top of 27 degrees.