Newcastle tips and results

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.70 · Mitchell Bell

Zing To Me has the strongest form credentials in the field with 3 seconds from 4 starts.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.40 · K S Latham

The significant class drop from Open company to Maiden grade is a big plus. Trainer Michael Freedman excels with first-up runners. Main concerns are lack of heavy track experience and long spell.

Our price $7.00 · SP $16.00 · Donovan Yeo

Yahuskin is a speculative selection based on advantageous barrier draw and gear changes suggesting trainer confidence. Potential early speed is favorable in heavy conditions. However, being unraced with no exposed form and carrying a high weight introduces significant uncertainty.

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00

However, lack of career wins, unproven heavy track form, and a wide barrier are significant negatives. The long break adds uncertainty to form.

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.60 · Ms L Day

Luskintyre shows the strongest recent form, finishing 2nd in her only start. The heavy track is a question mark, but her soft track performance suggests adaptability.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.00 · Chad Lever

Despite not winning, she's consistently placed with 0 wins from 8 starts but 2 seconds and 3 thirds. Her wet track form is solid, and the new gear could spark improvement. The wide barrier is a concern, but her consistency and wet track ability make her an interesting value proposition.

Our price $3.50 · SP $7.00 · Aaron Bullock

What A Gent shows promise with consistent form and a good second-up record. The 23-day freshen-up could be beneficial, and the drop in weight from last start is advantageous.

Our price $9.00 · SP $20.00 · Andrew Gibbons

While yet to win, the mare has placed multiple times on soft tracks.

Our price $10.00 · SP $12.00 · Mollie Fitzgerald

While first-up from a long spell and with a poor first-up record, her perfect heavy track performance and weight advantage make her an intriguing prospect. The mare's soft track success also bodes well for these conditions. Despite the class rise, she could outperform expectations.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Jeff Penza

Happiness comes into this race off a recent win and shows an improving form trend. While unproven on heavy tracks and facing a significant class rise, the gelding is lightly raced with potential for further improvement. Well-weighted for this race, Happiness could surprise if handling the conditions.

Our price $2.20 · SP $3.90 · Aaron Bullock

Smoke On The Water brings strong credentials with 3 wins from 7 starts and consistent recent form. While rising in class and facing a heavy track for the first time, his proven ability at Newcastle and strong weight-carrying capacity make him the top selection. The wide barrier is a concern, but his early speed should allow him to overcome it.

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.50 · Shannen Llewellyn

His recent form is a concern, but the class drop and suitable conditions make him an interesting value proposition.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.70 · Aaron Bullock

Linwood has a perfect record on heavy tracks and consistent recent form. As a likely leader or on-pace runner, she could benefit from the conditions. The gear changes suggest potential improvement, but the class rise and top weight are concerns. Her heavy track form makes her a solid contender in these conditions.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Donovan Yeo

The lightweight and slight class drop are advantageous, but her overall low win rate and inconsistent performances are concerns. With 1 win from 4 starts on heavy tracks, she could surprise in these conditions.