Bellini Spritz stands out with exceptional form credentials including 3 wins from 8 starts and perfect record on Good tracks.
New South Wales · Saturday 20 September 2025
Newcastle tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Newcastle. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Pro-Torque Engineering (Bm64)
Dalio brings strong recent form with a Hawkesbury win and excellent course knowledge at Newcastle.
Her 2200m winning experience and consistent recent placings suggest she can compete at this level, though the class rise and wide barrier present challenges for outright victory.
Valentine John represents solid value dropping back in class after a strong Hawkesbury 2nd. His staying credentials and favorable barrier draw provide tactical advantages, while the class drop could be the key to breaking through despite his moderate overall record.
- 1st4Casino BearShae Wilkes$19.00
- 2nd3Bellini SpritzAaron Bullock$2.00
- 3rd5Scarli JapaliJeff Penza$41.00
- 4th2DalioDeanne Panya$6.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Casino Bear | 8 | Shae Wilkes | P Cheers | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Bellini Spritz | 7 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 59kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Scarli Japali | 6 | Jeff Penza | Anthony Warren | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Dalio | 5 | Deanne Panya | R S Englebrecht | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Coto De Caza | 4 | Mitch Stapleford | J G Sargent | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 7 | Valentine John | 2 | K S Latham | Anthony Warren | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Devil Rider | 1 | Grant Buckley | Brad Widdup | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Grand Torino | 3 | Donovan Dillon | Patrick Cleave | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Scottish Pearl | 9 | Reece Jones | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg |
Allied Moving Services Midway Mdn Plate
Fullalove represents the standout form horse dropping significantly in class from Listed company. The Freedman stable excels with first-up runners, and the barrier 4 draw provides tactical flexibility. Despite being winless, the class drop and superior ability make her the logical choice.
His Newcastle record includes a close second at this distance, and the significant class drop combined with gear changes could unlock improvement. The inside barrier is ideal for his racing pattern.
Luskintyre brings strong course and distance credentials with a close second at Newcastle over 900m. Her consistent recent form and the advantage of racing at her preferred venue make her a genuine place chance. The 55kg weight and neutral barrier provide tactical flexibility.
- 1st9LuskintyreMs L Day$10.00
- 2nd8FullaloveK S Latham$3.10
- 3rd4CosmonautDonovan Dillon$10.00
- 4th6The Magic ManDeanne Panya$3.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Luskintyre | 5 | Ms L Day | R J Quinton | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Fullalove | 4 | K S Latham | Richard & Will Freedman | 55kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 4 | Cosmonaut | 3 | Donovan Dillon | David Payne | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 6 | The Magic Man | 2 | Deanne Panya | P M Perry | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Fine Wine | 1 | Zac Wadick | G Portelli | 53.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 1 | Sammy The Bull | 7 | William Stanley | Tanya Randell | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Whil To Win | 11 | Reece Jones | John Thompson | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Riga | 8 | Mitchell Bell | Nacim Dilmi | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 2 | K''gari | 6 | J G Sargent | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Triolli | 10 | Mollie Fitzgerald | G D Hickman | 53kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Yeszem | 9 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 55kg |
Dailey Family Funerals Provincial (Bm64)
Altercation shapes as the most likely winner being second up from a spell with a strong first up performance. The mare is rising in class but has proven she can handle higher levels, and the K S Latham/J C Deamer combination adds confidence.
The inside barrier is crucial on Good 4 tracks, and his second up record is solid. However, his poor record on Good tracks and at this venue creates some doubt despite the class relief.
Stratafy brings consistent form and a strong recent placing at Grafton. The class rise adds another query despite her solid strike rate.
The weight drop and barrier draw are major positives, though his first up status and overall record create legitimate concerns.
- 1st3StratafyMitch Stapleford$3.70
- 2nd4AltercationK S Latham$3.40
- 3rd1GogmagogMollie Fitzgerald$11.00
- 4th2Oceans OneReece Jones$3.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Stratafy | 3 | Mitch Stapleford | N R Ward | 55kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Altercation | 6 | K S Latham | J C Deamer | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Gogmagog | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Gavenlock | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Oceans One | 1 | Reece Jones | Sara Ryan | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 8 | Take The Jackpot | 2 | Shae Wilkes | B G Lawrence | 52kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Bodgie | 4 | Deanne Panya | P M Perry | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Kev''s Girl | 9 | L P Beuzelin | Marc Chevalier | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Florida Sky | 5 | Zac Wadick | P M Perry | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Meerut | 8 | William Stanley | T J Drayton | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Nazare''s Impact | 10 | Leeshelle Small | P M Perry | 52kg | $71.00 |
J&H Commercial Super Mdn Plate
The 3yo colt gets significant weight relief and draws well to position forward. His breeding suggests he'll handle the step up in distance, and the debut performance indicates he has the class to win at this level.
Extractor drops significantly in class after competing at Group/Listed level and showed strong form when second at Gosford last start.
Ripley has shown consistent form with two thirds from two starts in stronger company. The significant class drop and his breeding suggest he has the ability to be competitive first up, though the long spell and lack of wins are concerns for his winning chances.
- 1st7ExtractorK S Latham$1.65
- 2nd4Autumn KingAaron Bullock$4.60
- 3rd2Supreme StatementJean Van Overmeire$51.00
- 4th1KikoiraJeff Penza$16.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Extractor | 13 | K S Latham | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 4 | Autumn King | 4 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Supreme Statement | 11 | Jean Van Overmeire | Cheryl Roberts | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Kikoira | 3 | Jeff Penza | C J Waller | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Hold The Door | 5 | L P Beuzelin | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Cenotaph | 7 | Mitch Stapleford | Joseph Pride | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Xingxing | 14 | Grant Buckley | M, W & J Hawkes | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Think Itz You | 1 | L Magorrian | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Clanwilliam | 12 | David Payne | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Fierceness | 6 | Chad Lever | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Harry''s Halo | 10 | Ms L Day | C Maher | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Ironheart | 2 | Reece Jones | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Reign Of Honor | 9 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Ripley | 8 | Mitchell Bell | C Maher | 56.5kg |
New Zealand Bloodstock Mdn Plate
Miles Of Glory represents the classic first-up chance with quality breeding and a trainer known for having horses ready fresh. The I Am Invincible filly showed ability in her debut fourth and the long spell should have her primed.
The Zoustar filly has quality breeding and is trained by Peter Snowden who excels with provincial runners. The wide barrier is a concern but her finishing ability should overcome it.
My Proclama presents as the most consistent performer with strong recent form including a second at this track. While yet to win, her consistent placing record and track experience make her the standout selection despite the wide draw.
Edge Of Infinity represents value based on her promising debut third and the Chris Waller training advantage.
- 1st4VexxyWilliam Stanley$41.00
- 2nd15Miles Of GloryK S Latham$2.80
- 3rd9Look HereMitchell Bell$3.60
- 4th5Aladdin''s GirlChad Lever$17.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Vexxy | 9 | William Stanley | Richard & Will Freedman | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 15 | Miles Of Glory | 12 | K S Latham | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Look Here | 13 | Mitchell Bell | Peter Snowden | 55.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Aladdin''s Girl | 4 | Chad Lever | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Emballee | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | C J Waller | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 14 | So D''oro | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Take Achance On Me | 2 | L Magorrian | C J Waller | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Edge Of Infinity | 7 | Jeff Penza | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Alnair | 14 | Brock Ryan | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Peninhand | 1 | Reece Jones | Robert Quinn | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 18 | Powerful Dolphins | 18 | Grant Buckley | Andrew Macdonald | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | My Proclama | 11 | Mitch Stapleford | Joseph Pride | 56kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Arctic Bright | 6 | J G Sargent | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Panova | 16 | L P Beuzelin | C J Waller | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Percolate | 10 | C Maher | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Rambova | 19 | Zac Wadick | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 54kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Aleutian | 15 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Koritsi | 8 | Aaron Bullock | Ms K Gavenlock | 58kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Over The Rainbow | 17 | Deanne Panya | P M Perry | 58kg |
Bella Group Services (Bm64)
Verbil presents as the standout selection with an impressive 3 wins from 5 starts record. The combination of recent winning form and track condition suitability makes him the top pick.
The I Am Invincible colt showed natural ability and gets ideal conditions with light weight and good barrier. While the class rise is significant, his debut performance suggests genuine talent that could translate to this level.
The significant weight advantage of 53kg and filly allowances provide strong compensation for the class rise.
- 1st7CloistersJeff Penza$10.00
- 2nd1VerbilO A Dalton$3.70
- 3rd9AlignedMitch Stapleford$9.00
- 4th15Tiger TownAaron Bullock$21.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Cloisters | 1 | Jeff Penza | C J Waller | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Verbil | 6 | O A Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 9 | Aligned | 11 | Mitch Stapleford | Peter Snowden | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Tiger Town | 7 | Aaron Bullock | G D Hickman | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Billund | 4 | Grant Buckley | M, W & J Hawkes | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 19 | Night Fighter | 3 | Ms S Grills | 55kg | $51.00 | |
| 7th | 16 | Emilia Jane | 18 | Reece Jones | Joseph Pride | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Subarctic | 8 | Chad Lever | Matthew Smith | 61.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Tartaglia | 10 | Luke Rolls | Paul Snowden | 61.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Transgress | 9 | K S Latham | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 11th | 18 | Devious Mind | 5 | Leeshelle Small | Albert O''Hearn | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Doradus | 16 | Brock Ryan | John Thompson | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Fleeting Spirit | 14 | Mitchell Bell | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Flying Argyle | 17 | Deanne Panya | P M Perry | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Beau Bandit | 19 | Tanya Randell | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Rivendell | 13 | Jean Van Overmeire | Peter Snowden | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Listins Lass | 20 | J D Cooper | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Nepo Baby | 12 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Sumo Star | 2 | G Portelli | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | River Pat | 15 | Donovan Dillon | Ms K Waugh | 56kg |
Prosperity Advisers Ladies Day Cup (Bm68)
Bodhi Boy presents as the standout selection with exceptional form credentials including 4 wins from 8 starts and perfect second-up record. His Good 4 track performance (2 wins from 4 starts) suits today's conditions perfectly. The combination of proven class, ideal barrier draw, and weight relief from apprentice jockey makes him the logical choice despite the slight class rise.
Coella represents excellent value as the second choice with strong recent form including a close second at Mudgee. Her perfect Good track record (2 wins from 8 starts) and high place rate of 55% demonstrate reliability. The significant class rise is concerning, but her upward trajectory and advantageous barrier draw make her a solid each-way proposition.
Tavolo offers solid each-way value with her strong overall record and perfect Good track statistics. The significant class drop combined with barrier 1 and weight relief creates a winning formula. While her second-up record is concerning, the class drop and track conditions strongly favor her chances of running into the placings.
The significant weight advantage at 52kg with apprentice claim creates a competitive edge.
- 1st1Bodhi BoyMollie Fitzgerald$1.70
- 2nd13Cool LadO A Dalton$14.00
- 3rd5JacenzaReece Jones$21.00
- 4th8JessandiChristian Reith$21.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bodhi Boy | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Lyndall Olson | 59kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 13 | Cool Lad | 11 | O A Dalton | Matthew Smith | 52kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Jacenza | 2 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Jessandi | 10 | Christian Reith | J C Deamer | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Coella | 3 | Cassandra Stummer | 55kg | $7.50 | |
| 6th | 7 | Empress Tsarina | 4 | Grant Buckley | John W Ramsey | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Artiebett | 12 | Jeff Penza | C Karakatsanis | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Wanda River | 7 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Monte Maximus | 9 | Mitchell Bell | N Mayfield-Smith | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Princess Cruizer | 6 | Zac Wadick | P M Perry | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Tavolo | 1 | Madeline Owen | Rob Potter | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | River Pat | 13 | Donovan Dillon | Ms K Waugh | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Lease | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | Allan Kehoe | 52kg |
Gateshead Traffic Solutions (Bm64)
The Wootton Bassett colt showed quality in his maiden victory and represents a stable known for placing horses well. While the class rise is significant, his debut performance suggests he has the ability to handle this level.
Trained by Chris Waller and drawn well in barrier 3 with blinkers applied first time. Recent form has been disappointing but the track record and stable give confidence.
The I Am Invincible mare has shown good form in stronger company and drops significantly in class. Second up record is concerning but her overall form suggests she can handle this level.
Promising Maurice colt with 1 win from 2 starts who won his maiden at Wyong over 1350m. The Waterhouse/Bott stable excels with young horses and he's well drawn in barrier 2 with blinkers applied first time. Represents good value despite the class rise and first-up assignment.
- 1st9RuinationK S Latham$2.00
- 2nd2NatoyaMitch Stapleford$13.00
- 3rd11Maybe MoetL Magorrian$7.00
- 4th4King JerryShae Wilkes$26.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Ruination | 7 | K S Latham | Michael Freedman | 57kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Natoya | 6 | Mitch Stapleford | J G Sargent | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Maybe Moet | 3 | L Magorrian | C J Waller | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 4 | King Jerry | 10 | Shae Wilkes | Joel Wilkes | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Darn Cute | 9 | Chad Lever | Craig Carmody | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Throttle Response | 8 | Jeff Penza | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Alfred | 5 | Aaron Bullock | Ms K Gavenlock | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Champagne Hero | 2 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 7 | Inception | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nathan Doyle | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Hardpoint | 12 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Socrazyinlove | 13 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Brooklyn Lights | 1 | Jean Van Overmeire | Anthony Warren | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Banyan Tree | 11 | T J Bartley | 55kg |
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