NEWCASTLE (NSW) – Good 4
R1 – Hobson 90 Years Legacy Class 1 & Maiden Plate (2100m)
Analysis
LIYAH’S GIRL went close at Canberra and her consistent prep makes her a strong winning chance. SHADASHI wasn’t far away at Canterbury and the addition of winkers may help her sharpen up. MARCANTONIO didn’t fire last start but the blinkers coming off could spark improvement. THINK OF ONE has been around the mark this campaign and can fill a minor placing.
Selections
- 6. Liyah’s Girl (6) — $3.50
- 8. Shadashi (1) — $1.90
- 7. Marcantonio (4) — $4.80
- 5. Think Of One (3) — $15.00
R2 – All Metal Roofing F&M Maiden Plate (1150m)
Analysis
A soft maiden with several unknowns. SAHARA SPLASH debuts and finds a suitable starting point. OVER THE RAINBOW didn’t finish far away at Taree and is better suited in this grade. TENNESSEE DOLLY made late ground on debut and looks a danger with natural improvement. BRIGHTBURN debuts and has to be respected.
Selections
- 4. Sahara Splash (7) — $14.00
- 2. Over The Rainbow (3) — $51.00
- 10. Tennessee Dolly (4) — $2.90
- 5. Brightburn (5) — $1.50
R3 – Newcastle City Kia Super Maiden Handicap (1250m)
Analysis
Little exposed form here. CHIX debuts and shapes as the runner to beat. STATE SECRET is another first starter who can show up. ITALIAN SPIRIT debuts and isn’t without claims. KNIGHTS also steps out for the first time from a strong stable and must be kept safe.
Selections
- 11. Chix (8) — $1.95
- 7. State Secret (5) — $19.00
- 4. Italian Spirit (2) — $19.00
- 5. Knights (6) — $17.00
R4 – Newsure Insurance Brokers Provincial Maiden Plate (1350m)
Analysis
Form is thin but FEDERAL RESERVE stuck on well last start and now gets blinkers for the first time—strong chance. GLORIA ran well on debut and should take improvement. EXCEEDING LIMITS continues to race consistently and can figure again. STILL RISING is a debutant who can run on for a placing.
Selections
- 4. Federal Reserve (7) — $1.55
- 8. Gloria (2) — $3.80
- 3. Exceeding Limits (3) — $9.00
- 5. Still Rising (9) — $12.00
R5 – Newcastle Stevedores Midway Class 1 Handicap (1350m)
Analysis
A race dominated by the top two. GREY SECRET resumes and has trialled well, putting him right in contention. AHELLBENDA has been finishing off strongly and can be in the finish with a similar effort. FAST BLUE comes off a maiden win and is an outside hope. EGYPTIAN'S REWARD can run into the exotics dropping back to this level.
Selections
- 7. Grey Secret (5) — $3.80
- 4. Ahellbenda (2) — $1.70
- 6. Fast Blue (1) — $5.50
- 5. Egyptian's Reward (8) — $15.00
R6 – Liz Eagleton Memorial Conditional BM68 Handicap (1350m)
Analysis
ATELIER resumes and maps well from the draw—major player. EDGE OF MIDNIGHT is flying with two straight wins and can measure up again. AROHA STONE returns off a break with a strong trial win to her name—key chance. ROSES IMMINENTE resumes and could surprise with fresh legs.
Selections
- 4. Atelier (1) — $4.00
- 6. Edge Of Midnight (5) — $8.50
- 5. Aroha Stone (7) — $3.40
- 14. Roses Imminente (6) — $20.00
R7 – Cube Voice & Data Benchmark 64 Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
TRUE AMOR resumes with a solid trial and looks hard to beat. SMART SERENADE continues to race consistently and stays in the mix. EXECUTIVE DECISION wasn’t disgraced at Wyong and can run into the wider exotics. FUN SPONGE has been competitive this prep and is one for the multiples.
Selections
- 1. True Amor (1) — $1.80
- 4. Smart Serenade (6) — $5.00
- 8. Executive Decision (5) — $34.00
- 7. Fun Sponge (8) — $13.00