Newcastle (NSW) – Soft 5
R1
Scoop The Pool ($3.00) was solid placing here last start and from a strong yard looks the one to beat. Cavalry ($3.50) didn’t quite deliver as favourite first-up but has strong prior form and can bounce back. Sarapo ($2.70) has been consistent this prep and the blinkers go on, making him a major threat. Lilac Girl ($5.50) resumes in easier grade and can run well.
Selections:
5. Scoop The Pool (6) – $3.00
- Cavalry (4) – $3.50
- Sarapo (2) – $2.70
- Lilac Girl (7) – $5.50
R2
Lady Catalina ($4.00) debuts from a top stable and profiles well in a race like this. Mille Feuille ($16.00) is another first starter who could show up. Wootton Please ($26.00) returns off a long break with a trial win and is worth including. Mover And Shaker ($26.00) was fair first-up and can improve.
Selections:
8. Lady Catalina (10) – $4.00
10. Mille Feuille (5) – $16.00
13. Wootton Please (11) – $26.00
11. Mover And Shaker (4) – $26.00
R3
Twoexcel ($8.50) impressed winning first-up here and looks hard to beat again. Confidentiality ($4.60) resumes off a strong maiden win and should be competitive. Charlina ($3.50) has been racing well this prep and is right in the mix. Charka ($7.00) won first-up and can go on with it.
Selections:
6. Twoexcel (6) – $8.50
3. Confidentiality (7) – $4.60
2. Charlina (1) – $3.50
4. Charka (4) – $7.00
R4
Lightning Glory ($3.70) resumes off a trial win and looks ready to go. Erin Jo ($3.20) also returns after a maiden win and has claims. Issy’s Star ($10.00) has trialled well and can improve. Bondasong ($19.00) has solid form this prep and can sneak into the placings.
Selections:
- Lightning Glory (6) – $3.70
- Erin Jo (2) – $3.20
- Issy’s Star (10) – $10.00
- Bondasong (8) – $19.00
R5
Bivongi Boy ($23.00) debuts here and from a strong camp can make an impact. Autumn Sky ($9.00) is another first starter with ability. Let’s Be Honest ($8.00) resumes with blinkers on and could run well fresh. Arctic Bright ($9.00) was close last start and remains in contention.
Selections:
2. Bivongi Boy (3) – $23.00
8. Autumn Sky (14) – $9.00
14. Let’s Be Honest (1) – $8.00
13. Arctic Bright (7) – $9.00
R6
Commanding Artist ($3.70) went close last start and despite the draw looks a leading chance. Fighting Magnus ($9.00) comes off a win and can measure up again. Cosmic Lad ($4.00) hit the line strongly last start and could upset. Dollars ($7.00) drops back in grade and can be competitive.
Selections:
3. Commanding Artist (11) – $3.70
10. Fighting Magnus (6) – $9.00
2. Cosmic Lad (2) – $4.00
5. Dollars (12) – $7.00
R7
Banjora ($1.85) has been very consistent and looks the one to beat again. Clancy ($7.50) drops in grade and can challenge. Imposant ($9.50) gets a good draw and should be in the finish. Miss Spacegirl ($10.00) is racing well and has each-way claims.
Selections:
3. Banjora (6) – $1.85
5. Clancy (8) – $7.50
8. Imposant (1) – $9.50
9. Miss Spacegirl (7) – $10.00
R8
Miles Of Glory ($6.00) was solid last start and looks well placed here. Peccavi ($7.50) impressed winning first-up and has upside. Mister Martini ($4.60) comes off a win and should be competitive again. Bondi Blossom ($21.00) ran well fresh and can improve second-up.
Selections:
10. Miles Of Glory (6) – $6.00
11. Peccavi (5) – $7.50
3. Mister Martini (2) – $4.60
7. Bondi Blossom (9) – $21.00
