Newcastle (NSW) — Track: Good 4
R1 – Minco Tech Max Lees Classic (900m)
A cracking 2YO debut. Elio (6) looks sharp enough to win on debut — strong trial form and big wraps. Farhah (7) is another newcomer with ability and can surprise at odds. Mystical (4) showed plenty in work and commands respect. Jaipur Maison (9) is a Waller-trained first starter that always deserves attention.
Selections:
- Elio (6) — $5.50
- Farhah (7) — $16.00
- Mystical (4) — $6.00
- Jaipur Maison (9) — $12.00
R2 – Novocastrian Electrical Midway (Bm72) (1600m)
Perfect Justice (5) made light work of Hawkesbury and looks well suited again stepping up in class. Diamond Show (3) has a habit of winning when fancied and could be the value. Strawberry Impact (8) continues to race well in metro company and won’t be far away. Djapana (11) is progressing nicely and could surprise.
Selections:
- Perfect Justice (5) — $11.00
- Diamond Show (3) — $11.00
- Strawberry Impact (8) — $2.05
- Djapana (11) — $23.00
R3 – TAB Highway Hcp (C3) (1600m)
Teser (13) has been consistent this prep and can overcome the wide draw with early pace — the one to beat. Sweet Treats (7) comes off a smart Sapphire Coast win and rates highly again. Tillstrom (3) is flying this campaign and should be right in the finish. Next Pay Run (10) continues to deliver and can feature again.
Selections:
- Teser (13) — $17.00
- Sweet Treats (7) — $13.00
- Tillstrom (3) — $17.00
- Next Pay Run (10) — $9.00
R4 – Komplete Laundry Solutions (Bm78) (1400m)
An open affair. It’s A Wonder (9) is chasing back-to-back wins after dominating at Rosehill — the one to beat again. Miss Hades (1) returns from a break and has trialled well — a danger fresh. Yankee One (4) is fitter now and can figure in the finish. Dances With Hooves (10) loves this track and can surprise with the right run.
Selections:
- It’s A Wonder (9) — $8.50
- Miss Hades (1) — $17.00
- Yankee One (4) — $9.50
- Dances With Hooves (10) — $11.00
R5 – Lees Racing ‘Legend’ Mile (Bm78) (1600m)
Meridiana (6) is in top form and looks the one to beat after two strong metro runs this prep. Fear No Evil (10) flew home first-up and should be right there again. Rotagilla (7) has been ultra-consistent and won’t be far away. Nails Murphy (2) is the roughie capable of adding spice to the exotics.
Selections:
- Meridiana (6) — $2.25
- Fear No Evil (10) — $7.00
- Rotagilla (7) — $5.00
- Nails Murphy (2) — $27.00
R6 – Alf Kneebone Trans-Tasman Trophy (Bm88) (1850m)
Pocketing (4) has been consistent in metro company and looks well placed to bounce back. Who Ever Thought (12) is flying and can overcome a tricky draw. Glad You Think So (11) thrives at this track and rates among the main hopes. Kind Words (10) never runs a bad race here and deserves respect.
Selections:
- Pocketing (4) — $12.00
- Who Ever Thought (12) — $21.00
- Glad You Think So (11) — $4.60
- Kind Words (10) — $8.50
R7 – NZB Spring Stakes (1600m)
Expecting a tactical race. Verity (11) is chasing a hat-trick after back-to-back wins and looks well placed again. Rosa Incanta (5) has early speed and can control the tempo. Green Spaces (1) continues to build nicely and poses a big threat. Probability Theory (9) is another in form and can figure.
Selections:
- Verity (11) — $13.00
- Rosa Incanta (5) — $7.00
- Green Spaces (1) — $5.00
- Probability Theory (9) — $7.50
R8 – The Newcastle Herald Hunter (1300m)
Clear Thinking (9) returned with a brilliant win at Randwick and looks primed to go again. Accredited (3) rarely runs a bad race and is a major player second-up. Estadio Mestalla (18) is flying this prep and can extend his streak. Yorkshire (13) resumes and has the class to feature fresh.
Selections:
- Clear Thinking (9) — $8.00
- Accredited (3) — $7.00
- Estadio Mestalla (18) — $16.00
- Yorkshire (13) — $3.60
R9 – NZB The Beauford (2300m)
Maison Louis (11) brings strong staying credentials and looks ready to peak third-up. Firm Agreement (14) adds blinkers and can improve sharply. Mr Fabulous (10) backs up quickly and is more than capable on his day. Age Of Sail (2) finds a suitable race and can surprise late.
Selections:
- Maison Louis (11) — $5.75
- Firm Agreement (14) — $8.00
- Mr Fabulous (10) — $101.00
- Age Of Sail (2) — $23.00
R10 – Hall & Wilcox (Bm94) (1300m)
Brave One (2) impressed fresh and draws perfectly — the one to beat. Midnight Opal (3) maps to get the ideal run just behind the speed and looms as the danger. Xidaki (15) has trialled strongly and can feature fresh. Mayfair (17) needs luck from out wide but has the talent to run a bold race.
Selections:
- Brave One (2) — $2.90
- Midnight Opal (3) — $8.50
- Xidaki (15) — $27.00
- Mayfair (17) — $18.00