Newcastle (NSW) – Soft 6
R1 – 900m 2YO Maiden Plate
A tricky juvenile to start with limited exposed form. Mystical (8) resumes off a strong effort last prep and has trialled well, making him a leading chance. Ti Amo (10) and Wild Courage (11) both come through solid trials and must be respected on debut, while Spice Trail (9) profiles well from a strong yard.
Selections:
8. Mystical (9) – $4.20
10. Ti Amo (4) – $4.80
11. Wild Courage (11) – $17.00
9. Spice Trail (2) – $2.50
R2 – 900m Maiden Handicap
Good depth here. Reign ’Em In (2) brings strong form from Wyong and looks well placed to go one better. Artemex (3) can improve sharply second-up, while Silk Lace (5) has trialled strongly and maps well fresh. The Way Ahead (9) has consistent Newcastle form and can feature.
Selections:
2. Reign ’Em In (4) – $2.80
3. Artemex (3) – $1.80
5. Silk Lace (5) – $12.00
9. The Way Ahead (9) – $12.00
R3 – 1400m Maiden Handicap
World Wide (1) has been ultra-consistent and looks the one to beat from the inside draw. Clanwilliam (2) resumes with upside and can hit the line strongly, while Jonson (3) was unlucky first-up and should improve. Titan Of Fury (6) is worth another chance at odds.
Selections:
- World Wide (1) – $1.90
- Clanwilliam (3) – $2.50
- Jonson (10) – $11.00
- Titan Of Fury (6) – $34.00
R4 – 1250m Maiden Plate
A competitive maiden. Chatterley (11) was narrowly beaten last start and looks ready to break through. Samaka (8) has shown ability early and will be fitter second-up, while Star Half (9) can improve again. Checks’N’Balances (3) is a value runner with gear changes.
Selections:
11. Chatterley (10) – $2.20
8. Samaka (14) – $4.40
9. Star Half (2) – $6.50
3. Checks’N’Balances (3) – $26.00
R5 – 1850m BM64 Handicap
A solid staying contest. Midori Giant (1) was dominant fresh and can go on with it. Via Flaminia (6) loves the track and conditions, while Emerald Hills (8) has strong Newcastle form. Chilly Charlie (7) brings consistent efforts and should be in the mix.
Selections:
- Midori Giant (9) – $5.50
- Via Flaminia (7) – $4.20
- Emerald Hills (6) – $11.00
- Chilly Charlie (7) – $3.40
R6 – 1250m Class 1 Handicap
Plenty of chances. Call Me Sassy (8) has been consistent and can strike with the right run. Borjnord (5) is progressing well and brings winning form, while Button Up (6) can improve with tempo. Master Yoda (11) has upside and suits the conditions.
Selections:
8. Call Me Sassy (10) – $4.40
5. Borjnord (13) – $4.60
6. Button Up (3) – $13.00
11. Master Yoda (11) – $6.50
R7 – 1500m BM68 Handicap
A well-matched closer. Solitario (5) was unlucky last start and looks ready to win. New Pharoah (3) is in strong form and handles the soft ground, while Change My Address (9) gets key gear changes. General Soho (1) brings winning form at the track and could surprise.
Selections:
5. Solitario (12) – $4.20
3. New Pharoah (2) – $7.00
9. Change My Address (11) – $4.60
- General Soho (1) – $19.00
