Faye Runaway presents as the top selection despite being yet to break through for a win. Her recent form is strong, finishing 2nd last start on a heavy track.
New South Wales · Thursday 14 August 2025
Newcastle tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Newcastle. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Custom Built Projects Plate (C1)
Farraige, while yet to break through for a win, shows consistent form and is proven over the distance. The heavy track is a question mark, but his recent form suggests he could handle the conditions.
Storm Park brings solid form and a strong second-up record to this race. While unproven on heavy tracks, his class advantage and consistent performances make him a strong contender. The 57kg weight is favorable, and his recent form suggests he's ready to perform well in this company.
The lightweight and inside barrier draw are significant advantages, especially on a heavy track. While yet to win, her recent performances suggest a breakthrough is imminent.
- 1st7Faye RunawayBraith Nock$1.40
- 2nd6Torpedo TedK S Latham$41.00
- 3rd1ArtzinoWinona Costin$7.50
- 4th5SeptimusChad Lever$17.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Faye Runaway | 4 | Braith Nock | K J Parker | 53.5kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 6 | Torpedo Ted | 3 | K S Latham | T & P Vigouroux | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Artzino | 8 | Winona Costin | James Ponsonby | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Septimus | 2 | Chad Lever | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Farraige | 5 | Peter Graham | D Wagstaff | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Icon Dream | 1 | Molly Bourke | Matthew Smith | 53.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Hippy Dreams | 7 | Mitchell Bell | Edward Cummings | 57kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Storm Park | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg |
SureScope Certifiers Midway Mdn Hcp
While yet to break through for a win, the gelding has been knocking on the door with multiple placings. The inside draw should allow for a positive position in running, which is crucial on this heavy track.
Brut Nature is an intriguing prospect as a first starter. The mid-field barrier draw could be advantageous, allowing for tactical flexibility. The gear change suggests the trainer is fine-tuning the horse's performance.
Ridgeback showed promise on debut with a second place on heavy going. The inside barrier is a significant advantage in these conditions. While the top weight is a concern, the gelding has shown the ability to carry it effectively. The recent run suggests fitness, making Ridgeback a strong contender.
While yet to win or place, recent form has been consistent.
- 1st3DollarsAshley Morgan$1.35
- 2nd5Highland LadWinona Costin$31.00
- 3rd2Brut NatureJay Ford$3.90
- 4th4Extra PowerK S Latham$31.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Dollars | 2 | Ashley Morgan | J C Deamer | 58kg | $1.35 |
| 2nd | 5 | Highland Lad | 7 | Winona Costin | James Ponsonby | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Brut Nature | 6 | Jay Ford | Blake Ryan | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 4 | Extra Power | 4 | K S Latham | John Thompson | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Torrey Pines | 3 | L P Beuzelin | Ms K Outtrim | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Painted Wings | 5 | Mitchell Bell | Edward Cummings | 55kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Ridgeback | 1 | Adam Hyeronimus | Edward O''Rourke | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Faye Runaway | 8 | K J Parker | 55kg |
Newcastle Master Builders Apprentices Super Mdn Plate
Savvy Hallie brings the strongest form into this race, with consistent placings in higher grade races. The significant class drop from Group racing to a maiden suggests she's well-placed to break through for her maiden win.
Charlina shows an improving form trend, culminating in a recent second place. She has experience on heavy tracks and draws the inside barrier, which is advantageous in these conditions. While yet to win, her consistent performances at this class level make her a strong contender.
The combination of experienced jockey Regan Bayliss and trainer Michael Freedman, known for success with juveniles, suggests potential. As an unknown quantity, there's room for significant improvement, making Ruination an intriguing prospect in this field.
With proven ability on heavy tracks and an advantageous barrier draw, she has potential for improvement in her second start. The lightweight of 55kg is favorable in these conditions.
- 1st10Savvy HallieJay Ford$1.65
- 2nd7DietrichAnna Roper$4.20
- 3rd1AlexiosAlysha Collett$31.00
- 4th9Ho AlohaDylan Gibbons$17.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Savvy Hallie | 8 | Jay Ford | Brad Widdup | 55kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 7 | Dietrich | 3 | Anna Roper | Ms K Gavenlock | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Alexios | 2 | Alysha Collett | P M Perry | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Ho Aloha | 4 | Dylan Gibbons | David Pfieffer | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Billund | 10 | Mitchell Bell | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Frogmore | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | P M Perry | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Charlina | 1 | Winona Costin | Jason Attard | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Burning Ambition | 5 | Andrew Gibbons | James Ponsonby | 57kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Ruination | 9 | Regan Bayliss | Michael Freedman | 57kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Cantiamo | 6 | K A Lees | 55kg |
SB Glass & Glazing Hcp (C1)
Rockbarton Max brings the perfect profile for today's heavy conditions with a win from one start on heavy going at this track and distance. While lacking extensive race experience, the gelding's proven ability in similar conditions is a significant advantage. The 47-day freshen-up should have him ready, and his weight of 57kg is ideal for today's heavy track.
Last Druid has placed on heavy going previously and boasts a strong first-up record. The advantageous barrier 5 should allow for a good position in the run, and his consistent form suggests he'll handle today's conditions. While carrying top weight is a concern, his class edge and proven ability fresh make him a genuine contender.
Wal''s Me Mate comes in with strong recent form having won last start, but faces heavy conditions for the first time. The 60kg impost is a significant concern on heavy ground, making him less appealing than our top two selections.
Luna Volanti represents outstanding value given her proven heavy track ability with 1 win from 3 starts. While the wide barrier is a concern, her proven wet track ability and light weight make her an appealing longshot in today's heavy conditions.
- 1st2Wal''s Me MateTom Sherry$1.50
- 2nd5Beau BanditMs L Day$9.50
- 3rd3Rockbarton MaxWilliam Stanley$6.50
- 4th7Luna VolantiAndrew Gibbons$18.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Wal''s Me Mate | 6 | Tom Sherry | Robert Quinn | 60kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Beau Bandit | 2 | Ms L Day | Tanya Randell | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Rockbarton Max | 7 | William Stanley | D I Atkins | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Luna Volanti | 11 | Andrew Gibbons | B P Walker | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Hoku | 12 | Jeff Penza | L K Roberts | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Last Druid | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | T J Bartley | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Hoo Haa | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | Mark Cross | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Bethsheba | 3 | Winona Costin | Nikki Hodgson | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Zounaka | 8 | K S Latham | John Thompson | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Enniroc | 10 | Aaron Bullock | R P Hartley | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Quein Step | 1 | Braith Nock | C Maher | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Dayu | 9 | Anna Roper | Carlos Antonio | 55kg |
NHS Mdn Plate
Floral Legend looks well-placed to break through for a maiden win. The inside barrier draw should allow her to settle forward in a race that looks to favor on-pace runners. While unproven on heavy tracks, her soft track form suggests she should handle the conditions.
The Stars has been knocking on the door of a maiden win with consistent place finishes. Her soft track form is encouraging for today's conditions, and the quick backup suggests she's fit and ready. The barrier draw should allow her to settle midfield and finish strongly. While yet to win, her consistency makes her a strong contender in this field.
California Command comes into this race second-up from a spell, a pattern that has seen him perform well in the past.
In And Out presents value in this field, coming in fresh from a spell with a good first-up record. His consistent placing in metropolitan fields suggests he has the class to compete here. The favorable weight and barrier draw add to his appeal as a value selection.
- 1st8The StarsRory Hutchings$3.50
- 2nd5Floral LegendAshley Morgan$2.70
- 3rd1California CommandTom Sherry$7.50
- 4th3In And OutBraith Nock$3.30
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | The Stars | 7 | Rory Hutchings | C J Waller | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Floral Legend | 1 | Ashley Morgan | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | California Command | 6 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 3 | In And Out | 8 | Braith Nock | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 6 | Good Karma | 4 | Mitchell Bell | Paul Snowden | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 2 | I Wanna Be | 5 | Andrew Gibbons | Ben Bryant | 59kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | King Straand | 3 | Aaron Bullock | Edward Cummings | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Satin Sparkle | 2 | Adam Hyeronimus | C J Waller | 57kg |
All Steel Sheds (Bm64)
Ballinderry Sal brings exceptional heavy track credentials with 2 wins from 3 starts in those conditions. Her lightweight (55kg) and inside barrier draw are significant advantages on a Heavy 9 track. While she lacks experience at Newcastle, her proven ability in similar conditions makes her the standout. Her recent form has been consistent, and she's shown she can perform at this class level.
While facing a class rise, her raw ability on wet tracks compensates for her inexperience.
Aged Care brings solid credentials with a strong place rate and consistent recent form. His soft track record (2 wins from 8 starts) is positive, but the lack of heavy track experience is concerning on a Heavy 9 surface. Aaron Bullock is a significant jockey booking, and the good barrier draw helps, but the 60kg impost is a major negative in these conditions.
The significant class drop is a major positive, and his recent form has been consistent with four consecutive 4th-5th placings.
- 1st4FrontexDylan Gibbons$2.10
- 2nd2Thundering SoulWilliam Stanley$7.50
- 3rd3Aged CareAaron Bullock$3.40
- 4th9Ballinderry SalLeeshelle Small$6.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Frontex | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | M, W & J Hawkes | 60kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | Thundering Soul | 11 | William Stanley | K A Lees | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Aged Care | 3 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 60kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Ballinderry Sal | 2 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Iron Hat | 1 | Anna Roper | Ms J Bowen | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Lady Memphis | 7 | Ms L Day | Matthew Smith | 55kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Negotiations | 12 | Braith Nock | C Maher | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Burj | 10 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Orthies | 9 | G McFarlane | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Jacenza | 4 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Cash And Cards | 13 | Paul Snowden | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Tong Ho | 14 | Mitchell Bell | G Portelli | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Magical Elegance | 5 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Manage The Cycle | 6 | J R Gask | 55.5kg |
Master Builders Insurance Brokers Hcp (C1)
Homeric brings the best heavy track credentials to this race with 1 win from 2 starts in these conditions. His recent 3rd placing at Newcastle over this distance shows he's in good form, and the heavy track should suit him perfectly. While barrier 11 isn't ideal, his early speed should allow him to overcome it, and he's proven at this track and distance.
Inncourt brings a strong first-up record (1 win from 2 starts) and has shown ability on soft ground with 1 win from 1 start. The main concern is his lack of heavy track experience and the top weight of 59kg. However, his class could see him overcome these challenges, especially with a good draw and strong jockey booking.
The perfect draw in barrier 1 is a significant advantage in heavy conditions.
Her recent 2nd placing on a heavy track shows she can handle these conditions, and her lightweight of 53kg is a major advantage. While her win strike rate is low (1 win from 11 starts), she has placed on heavy tracks and is showing improving form.
- 1st2InncourtAshley Morgan$2.25
- 2nd4HomericTom Sherry$2.40
- 3rd10Backward GlanceWilliam Stanley$16.00
- 4th6Hippolyte RockRory Hutchings$15.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Inncourt | 5 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 4 | Homeric | 11 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 10 | Backward Glance | 6 | William Stanley | P M Perry | 53kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Hippolyte Rock | 9 | Rory Hutchings | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Impressionism | 1 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Rockbarton Flash | 2 | K S Latham | D I Atkins | 57kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Omnic | 4 | Braith Nock | C Maher | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Cinsault | 8 | Mitchell Bell | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Azarax | 10 | Dylan Gibbons | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Major Lightning | 7 | Siena Grima | J R Gask | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Search Warrant | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | Mark Cross | 55kg |
Buildcert Provincial (Bm64)
Unreal Expectation brings strong consistent form and a perfect heavy track record. While facing a class rise, the light weight and good barrier position should allow this improving type to overcome the challenge.
Mizella has been racing consistently in stronger company and drops back in class here. The wide barrier suits her backmarker style in these conditions.
Spandex is a lightly raced improver with strong recent form. While untested on heavy going, the gelding has shown ability on soft tracks. The inside barrier and competitive weight give him tactical options. The class rise is a concern, but recent form suggests he can be competitive.
While unproven on heavy tracks, the mare has a strong overall record and consistent form. The wide barrier is a negative, but her tactical versatility and experienced jockey could overcome this. Class rise is offset by a competitive weight.
- 1st4MizellaAshley Morgan$2.90
- 2nd7Unreal ExpectationChad Lever$4.40
- 3rd10YorikiriDeanne Panya$4.60
- 4th2Oakfield MamselleAaron Bullock$7.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Mizella | 12 | Ashley Morgan | Ms K Waugh | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 7 | Unreal Expectation | 4 | Chad Lever | T & P Vigouroux | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 10 | Yorikiri | 1 | Deanne Panya | P M Perry | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Oakfield Mamselle | 9 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Devil Rider | 8 | Alysha Collett | Brad Widdup | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Rockbarton Icon | 2 | Benjamin Osmond | D I Atkins | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Sarastrina | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Jason Clisby | 53kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Ocean Shores | 5 | Leeshelle Small | Albert O''Hearn | 52kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Surreal I Am | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Orthie''s Boys | 10 | G McFarlane | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Spandex | 3 | Christian Reith | Scott Aspery | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Hard Pick | 11 | M & D Kearney | 55.5kg |
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