★ Top pickWon
4Emery
Her last start 3rd at Hawkesbury showed she's in good form, and the likely fast tempo should suit her running style from midfield. With Reece Jones aboard, she looks ready to break through for a maiden win.
New South Wales · Thursday 20 November 2025
Newcastle tips and results
Our top pick won 5 of 7 races at Newcastle. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won5/771%
Any tip won5/771%
Top pick placed6/786%
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Vale Scott Dailey Mdn Hcp
13:50 local1250mMaiden$42,000
Winner4. EmerySP $2.70
2nd pick8th
1Everybody Rise
Everybody Rise is the most consistent horse in the field with 8 placings from 12 starts. The barrier draw is favorable, but the top weight of 60kg is a concern. Expect him to be right in the finish again.
3rd pick2nd
11Moana Gold
Moana Gold returns from a spell with significant gear changes and the services of top jockey Zac Lloyd. While she's yet to place in her career, the barrier draw is favorable and the stable has made key adjustments that suggest improvement is expected.
Value pickScratched
7Cathedral Cove
While his first-up run was disappointing, the addition of a nose roll and removal of winkers suggests the stable is looking to sharpen him up. His previous form includes multiple placings, and at 55.5kg he's well-weighted to improve significantly.
- 1st4EmeryReece Jones$2.70
- 2nd11Moana GoldZac Lloyd$4.80
- 3rd5GemtikiMollie Fitzgerald$15.00
- 4th9KuwaitL P Beuzelin$21.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Emery | 7 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 11 | Moana Gold | 3 | Zac Lloyd | Ms K Buchanan | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Gemtiki | 1 | Mollie Fitzgerald | M S Minervini | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Kuwait | 2 | L P Beuzelin | Daniel Robinson | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Lord Seymour | 10 | Alysha Collett | Brad Widdup | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Mackinaw Peach | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | David Pfieffer | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Reverberates | 11 | Andrew Adkins | Brad Widdup | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Everybody Rise | 4 | Jay Ford | Matthew Vella | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 9th | 12 | Pallene | 8 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Matahil Rapids | 5 | Winona Costin | Blake Fitzpatrick | 59kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Frankely Sublime | 12 | C J Waller | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Cathedral Cove | 6 | Donovan Dillon | Edward Cummings | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Heraion | 13 | Tom Sherry | Jason Attard | 55kg |
Davali Thoroughbreds Super Mdn Plate
14:25 local900mMaiden$60,000
Winner6. TrumperSP $8.00
★ Top pick5th
1Apollo Ridge
Apollo Ridge brings the strongest and most consistent form into this race with multiple placings including a close 2nd last start at Kembla Grange. Second-up today with a good record in this pattern, he's perfectly drawn in barrier 3 to take advantage of the inside bias. Tom Sherry knows this horse well and should position him ideally in the likely fast-tempo race.
2nd pick2nd
11Precious Girl
Precious Girl brings excellent recent form with consecutive 2nd placings including at this track and distance. She's proven adaptable to both good and soft tracks and should be finishing strongly with the likely fast tempo. Andrew Gibbons maintains the ride which is a positive.
3rd pickScratched
7Cool Blaze
She's coming off a strong 2nd placing at this track and distance and has proven form here (2: 0-1-0). The fast tempo should suit her closing style, though she'll need to overcome the wider barrier. Dylan Gibbons is a positive jockey booking for a mare with genuine claims.
Value pick3rd
3Aeternum
The engagement of top jockey Zac Lloyd is a major positive, as is the perfect barrier 2 draw to take advantage of the inside bias. The application of ear muffs, norton bit and tongue tie first time suggests connections are leaving nothing to chance.
- 1st6TrumperAdam Hyeronimus$8.00
- 2nd11Precious GirlAndrew Gibbons$6.50
- 3rd3AeternumZac Lloyd$5.50
- 4th4BobbyWilliam A Stanley$31.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Trumper | 7 | Adam Hyeronimus | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Precious Girl | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | Denim Wynen | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Aeternum | 2 | Zac Lloyd | Ms K Buchanan | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Bobby | 5 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Apollo Ridge | 3 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $2.15 |
| 6th | 9 | Sit Down | 10 | Reece Jones | Sara Ryan | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Mr Cornstar | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | Damien Smith | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Kawatiri | 8 | Siena Grima | G A O'Brien | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Extreme Courage | 11 | Ross McConville | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Cool Blaze | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | G Portelli | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Hidden Star | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | M S Minervini | 54kg |
Kick Up For Racing Midway Mdn Hcp
15:05 local1400mMaiden$45,000
Winner13. LightnessSP $5.50
★ Top pickWon
13Lightness
Lightness showed significant improvement second-up last start when finishing a close second over this distance at Kembla Grange. The Brad Widdup-trained filly draws the inside gate which is advantageous at Newcastle, gets the services of experienced jockey Christian Reith, and the addition of winkers should sharpen her up. With natural improvement third-up, she looks well-placed to break through.
2nd pick3rd
1Where's My Halo
Where's My Halo brings solid form credentials with two second placings from four starts, including last start over 1500m at Newcastle. The Ron Quinton-trained mare has been freshened since that run and the addition of blinkers for the first time could be the catalyst for improvement. Mitchell Bell retains the ride and from barrier 3 should get an ideal run. The main query is the 58kg top weight.
3rd pick6th
9Serpico
Serpico has been racing in stronger company and drops significantly in class for this assignment. While he's yet to win from seven starts, he has shown ability with a placing and should appreciate the likely fast tempo. Drawn midfield in barrier 5, he can settle midpack and finish strongly.
Value pick7th
6So Rebellious
The Gary Portelli-trained colt gets the services of in-form jockey Dylan Gibbons and draws well in barrier 4.
- 1st13LightnessChristian Reith$5.50
- 2nd3Federal ReserveReece Jones$4.60
- 3rd1Where's My HaloMitchell Bell$6.50
- 4th4Powerful PrayerRegan Bayliss$21.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Lightness | 1 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Federal Reserve | 10 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Where's My Halo | 3 | Mitchell Bell | R J Quinton | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Powerful Prayer | 7 | Regan Bayliss | John Thompson | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Dashing Double | 11 | Keagan Latham | T Wong | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Serpico | 5 | Zac Lloyd | David Payne | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 6 | So Rebellious | 4 | Dylan Gibbons | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Rawtion | 2 | Jess Taylor | G D Hickman | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Daylight Can Wait | 9 | Alysha Collett | John Thompson | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Classical Power | 8 | Andrew Adkins | John Thompson | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Honeyhill | 13 | Jay Ford | Ms K Buchanan | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Alideel | 6 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Kuwait | 14 | Daniel Robinson | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Murphilly | 12 | Grant Buckley | Ms K Gavenlock | 55kg |
O''Neills Tyres Maitland - Steve O''Neill Memorial Hcp (C1)
15:40 local1400mClass 1$42,000
Winner2. ViktorSP $4.80
★ Top pick2nd
1Copacabana
Copacabana brings the strongest form credentials, dropping significantly in class after a solid third at Kembla Grange when resuming. His second-up record is excellent (1-0-1 from 2 starts), and he's a previous track and distance winner. The fast tempo should suit his racing pattern.
2nd pick3rd
8Highly Tempted
Drops significantly in class here and gets in with just 53kg after Siena Grima's claim. While his win strike rate is modest, he's a consistent placegetter (5-3 from 16 starts) and should be finishing strongly with the anticipated fast tempo.
3rd pick6th
5Zoucratic
Zoucratic is a progressive type who finished a close third at Kembla Grange last start in Class 1 company. While rising significantly in class, he's lightly raced with upside and should appreciate the fast tempo. Jay Ford takes the ride and will likely settle midfield from the wide draw before finishing strongly.
Value pick8th
6Rose Of Dubai
While she was disappointing last start when fifth at Wyong, she's lightly raced with upside and should improve second-up.
- 1st2ViktorDylan Gibbons$4.80
- 2nd1CopacabanaZac Lloyd$1.60
- 3rd8Highly TemptedSiena Grima$14.00
- 4th3Cigar ManTom Sherry$13.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Viktor | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Copacabana | 8 | Zac Lloyd | M, W & J Hawkes | 60kg | $1.60 |
| 3rd | 8 | Highly Tempted | 7 | Siena Grima | A P Ball | 53kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Cigar Man | 5 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Insain Jewel | 1 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Zoucratic | 9 | Jay Ford | Joseph Pride | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 7 | So You Ready | 11 | Jess Taylor | Ms K Buchanan | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Rose Of Dubai | 3 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 57kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Willie Oppa | 6 | Rachel King | C J Waller | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Pieronimo | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Caledonian | 10 | Ms K Owen | 55kg |
New Zealand Bloodstock - Karaka 100 Years Provincial (Bm64)
16:15 local1250mBenchmark 64$45,000
Winner6. Oui Oui OuiSP $1.35
★ Top pickWon
6Oui Oui Oui
Talented mare resuming from a spell with an excellent first-up record. Drops in class from last metropolitan run where she wasn't disgraced. Has tactical versatility to overcome the barrier and handles all track conditions. Tom Sherry sticks with her and knows the horse well.
2nd pick5th
4Oakfield Mercury
Lightly-raced gelding with an impressive record of 2 wins from 3 starts. Perfect when resuming and handles soft tracks well. The class rise is significant but he's shown enough ability to suggest he can measure up. The wide barrier is a concern with the inside bias, but his natural talent may overcome this disadvantage.
3rd pickScratched
1Dumebi
Consistent gelding resuming from a spell with a solid overall record. Has performed at this track previously and handles good tracks well. The top weight is a concern, but he's proven at this class level. First-up record is only moderate but has the ability to run well fresh. Drawn to get a good run from barrier 13.
Value pick2nd
8Island Legend
Experienced gelding with an excellent record at this distance (3 wins from 5 starts).
- 1st6Oui Oui OuiTom Sherry$1.35
- 2nd8Island LegendWilliam A Stanley$26.00
- 3rd10Rockbarton AngelLuke Rolls$15.00
- 4th12EmpusaAndrew Adkins$19.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Oui Oui Oui | 7 | Tom Sherry | Jason Attard | 58.5kg | $1.35 |
| 2nd | 8 | Island Legend | 10 | William A Stanley | Nikki Hodgson | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Rockbarton Angel | 3 | Luke Rolls | D I Atkins | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Empusa | 12 | Andrew Adkins | Nathan Doyle | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Oakfield Mercury | 11 | Adam Hyeronimus | K A Lees | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Listins Lass | 6 | Jeff Penza | J D Cooper | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Vis I Do | 14 | Winona Costin | Anthony Mountney | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Miss Checkoni | 9 | Grant Buckley | Nick Mitchell | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Cartwheels | 2 | Ashley Morgan | Sara Ryan | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Hellova Nature | 8 | Alysha Collett | Ms K Buchanan | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Bold Design | 4 | Christian Reith | M S Minervini | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dumebi | 13 | Mitch Stapleford | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Shambretta | 1 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 60kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Grande Bellezza | 5 | Fabio Martino | 55kg |
National Thoroughbred Week (Bm68)
16:50 local1400mBenchmark 68$42,000
Winner11. Laurel HillSP $9.50
★ Top pickWon
11Laurel Hill
Her strong record at the distance (9: 1-2-2) and consistent recent form make her well-positioned to capitalize on the expected fast tempo. Dylan Gibbons is a positive jockey booking, and her versatile racing pattern should allow her to settle midfield and finish strongly.
2nd pick9th
12Manage The Cycle
The inside barrier draw is advantageous at Newcastle, and his recent form has been consistent.
3rd pick7th
3Rebel Rhapsody
Rebel Rhapsody brings consistent recent form including a 3rd placing last start over 1500m. While carrying top weight is a concern, he has shown the ability to handle it in the past. Reece Jones is a positive jockey booking, but the wide barrier and class rise present challenges.
Value pick6th
6Rebel's Edge
Rebel's Edge represents value as a second-up specialist (7: 1-2-0) dropping significantly in class. With 57 career starts yielding 7 wins and 15 placings, he brings valuable experience to this contest.
- 1st11Laurel HillDylan Gibbons$9.50
- 2nd9She SwingsAlysha Collett$4.00
- 3rd4CoyoteGrant Buckley$3.50
- 4th5Monty Be QuickJean Van Overmeire$71.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Laurel Hill | 11 | Dylan Gibbons | Rob Potter | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | She Swings | 5 | Alysha Collett | David Pfieffer | 55kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Coyote | 12 | Grant Buckley | Peter D Green | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Monty Be Quick | 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | Wayne Seelin | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Dance Dance Dance | 8 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Rebel's Edge | 1 | Andrew Gibbons | Cassandra Stummer | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Rebel Rhapsody | 10 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 1 | Yabby Pump | 7 | William A Stanley | Richard & Will Freedman | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Manage The Cycle | 3 | Siena Grima | J R Gask | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 13 | River Pat | 9 | Ashley Morgan | Ms K Waugh | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Artiebett | 4 | Andrew Adkins | C Karakatsanis | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Bella Kathleen | 13 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 55kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Blow In | 14 | Rob Potter | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Mckeon | 2 | Jay Ford | Joseph Burges | 55.5kg |
The Prince of Merewether (Bm64)
17:30 local1600mBenchmark 64$42,000
Winner8. Uncle HarrySP $2.90
★ Top pickWon
8Uncle Harry
His form is rock solid with a win, second and fourth in his last three starts, and he's proven at the track with a 18: 1-2-1 record. The fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and he drops in class from his last start.
2nd pick4th
9Stay Tuned
Stay Tuned brings strong credentials with excellent distance form (10: 2-4-0) and consistent recent performances. His last start 6th at Randwick in BM72 grade represents a class drop for this race. While his track record is modest, his overall profile suggests he'll be competitive.
3rd pickScratched
5Diamond Model
Diamond Model brings strong credentials with a significant class drop from recent runs. While she's unproven at Newcastle, her soft track record (9: 2-1-0) suggests she'll handle conditions, and her improving form line makes her a genuine contender.
Value pick8th
7King's Duty
The significant class drop from recent runs is a major positive, and the fast tempo should suit his racing pattern.
- 1st8Uncle HarryReece Jones$2.90
- 2nd12Tip Top TimingBrock Ryan$13.00
- 3rd4Mission To WinSiena Grima$10.00
- 4th9Stay TunedAndrew Calder$3.30
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Uncle Harry | 6 | Reece Jones | P M Perry | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 12 | Tip Top Timing | 2 | Brock Ryan | C E Conners | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Mission To Win | 3 | Siena Grima | Sally Taylor | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Stay Tuned | 5 | Andrew Calder | P & M Cave | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 11 | Shuri | 10 | Dylan Gibbons | K A Lees | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Sunsource | 4 | Shaun Guymer | Robert Quinn | 61kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Mindspace | 12 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Sally Taylor | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 7 | King's Duty | 7 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Eight Martinis | 8 | Molly Bourke | J G Sargent | 57kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Xcited | 1 | Mitch Stapleford | Robert Quinn | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Diamond Model | 11 | Sara Ryan | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Bold Hoi Ho | 9 | Shae Wilkes | Sally Taylor | 54kg |
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