Newcastle (NSW) – Good 4
R1 – Reward Hospitality Maiden Plate (1200m)
Analysis
The race looks likely to be fought out between the top selections. 7. In Circles produced an impressive debut when narrowly beaten at Hawkesbury and the Joseph Pride runner should take improvement from that outing. 3. Mission Wise also debuted well when finishing in the placings at big odds and could run another strong race. 4. Odin's Eye makes his race debut but has drawn favourably and could make an impact first-up. 8. Knowing Look returns from a long break and the addition of blinkers may bring improvement.
Selections
- In Circles (7) – $2.80
- Mission Wise (2) – $23.00
- Odin's Eye (3) – $6.50
- Knowing Look (1) – $3.90
R2 – Prince Of Merewether Paul Perry 2YO Handicap (1300m)
Analysis
A race with limited exposed form which makes it tricky. 1. Anthropoid returns from a break and recent trial form suggests the runner is ready to perform well fresh. 4. Skua debuts here from a capable stable and must be respected. 6. Southend also makes a first appearance and could show ability straight away. 5. Somethings Burnin' is another debutant from a strong yard who cannot be overlooked.
Selections
- Anthropoid (4) – $2.90
- Skua (8) – $10.00
- Southend (6) – $12.00
- Somethings Burnin' (9) – $5.50
R3 – Recruit Now 3YO & Up Maiden Handicap (1400m)
Analysis
5. Rach has been racing consistently in stronger metro company and with multiple placings this preparation looks ready to break through. 1. The Big Blue resumes after a spell and previously finished narrowly beaten at Hawkesbury. 3. Mister Martini ran well when resuming and the drop to provincial grade should help. 2. Feazabeel has shown ability in metro company and shouldn’t be ruled out.
Selections
- Rach (4) – $3.30
- The Big Blue (10) – $4.20
- Mister Martini (1) – $9.00
- Feazabeel (6) – $9.00
R4 – Living Turf Provincial Maiden Plate (1600m)
Analysis
4. Almonzo showed promise last start at Newcastle and the addition of blinkers could help extract further improvement. 11. Cool Summer Nights finished close-up when resuming and should be fitter for that run. 5. Barrengarry chased strongly on debut and from the inside draw will get every chance. 13. Savoonga wasn’t far away last start and could feature with the right run.
Selections
- Almonzo (13) – $5.50
- Cool Summer Nights (7) – $5.50
- Barrengarry (1) – $2.80
- Savoonga (9) – $13.00
R5 – Lees Racing Benchmark 64 Handicap (2300m)
Analysis
The leading chances look evenly matched. 6. Golden Smile went very close last start and already has a win this preparation, making this a strong chance. 4. Lugarno has been competitive in metro grade and drops back to provincial level here. 7. Southerly Buster has been consistently around the placings and could be competitive again. 3. Monty Be Quick was impressive winning last start and cannot be overlooked.
Selections
- Golden Smile (4) – $5.50
- Lugarno (9) – $3.90
- Southerly Buster (8) – $9.00
- Monty Be Quick (3) – $12.00
R6 – NZB Samantha Miss Fillies & Mares Benchmark 68 Handicap (1300m)
Analysis
3. Spaceballs produced a strong win last start and has consistently performed when well supported in betting. 7. Luna Bay returns from a spell and recent trial form suggests readiness. 5. Show Business has a win this campaign and represents a stable capable of improvement. 2. Allapercanto resumed with a placing and from the inside draw could get a favourable run.
Selections
- Spaceballs (2) – $4.00
- Luna Bay (6) – $7.50
- Show Business (3) – $7.00
- Allapercanto (1) – $12.00
R7 – Horsepower Newcastle Stakes (Group 3) (1400m)
Analysis
The feature race of the meeting looks competitive. 2. Welwal ran an excellent race first-up when narrowly beaten and should take improvement from that run. 7. Green Fly was impressive winning last start and brings strong recent form. 1. Coal Crusher has an excellent record at Newcastle and should appreciate the return to this level. 4. Just Feelin' Lucky also drops in grade and could feature.
Selections
- Welwal (1) – $8.50
- Green Fly (9) – $7.00
- Coal Crusher (3) – $6.00
- Just Feelin' Lucky (4) – $8.50
R8 – Michael Huff Memorial Midway Benchmark 64 Handicap (1500m)
Analysis
3. Waerea broke through impressively first-up and has now placed or won in all three career starts. 2. How Much Better has been consistently placed at Newcastle and remains a genuine chance. 9. Common Goal won well last start and the inside draw should help. 6. Cosmic Avenger also comes off a maiden win and the addition of winkers could bring further improvement.
Selections
- Waerea (7) – $4.20
- How Much Better (5) – $8.00
- Common Goal (1) – $17.00
- Cosmic Avenger (6) – $13.00