Racing heads to Sale on Wednesday where cold weather and genuinely soft ground can be expected.

Racing heads to the Ballarat synthetic track on Tuesday for eight races. Our best bet comes from the Mitch Freedman stable.

Racing at Pakenham is back on the synthetic on Monday where a nine race program awaits.

Echuca hosts an interesting meeting on Sunday while a stayer has caught the eye at a big price up at Wagga.

Saturday's racing comes from Flemington where despite it being the Winter Solstice, a good track has been produced.

The 'Expansion Cup' hits Sydney on Sunday with the Giants facing the Suns at Engie Stadium.

The Pies play a rare home game at Marvel against the battling Saints on Saturday night.

The Power will be hoping to continue their great record against the Swans when they meet at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.

Round 16 wraps up with the two teams at the bottom of the ladder squaring off in a clash that will have major ramifications on the wooden spoon.

One of the better betting angles is in play in this one marking the Cowboys as a high confidence max bet against the Roosters.