Newcastle tips and results

Our price $2.20 · SP $3.40 · Lee Magorrian

Doralee brings the strongest form credentials to this race with three seconds from seven starts. The class drop and consistent placing pattern make her the clear top selection.

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.05 · Andrew Gibbons

Precious Girl brings excellent course-specific credentials with a perfect 2-from-2 placing record at this track and distance. Her recent form is rock solid with three consecutive seconds, including at this track just 10 days ago. Well-drawn in barrier 5 with her regular jockey aboard, she's a genuine winning chance.

Our price $12.00 · SP $26.00 · Grant Buckley

Well-drawn in barrier 2 on a track favoring inside gates, she's dropping significantly in class from previous runs.

Our price $2.10 · SP $2.90 · Christian Reith

The gelding is dropping significantly in class after running third in a BM64 last start and has been remarkably consistent with 7 placings from 10 starts. Second-up today with a good record in this pattern, drawn perfectly in barrier 2, and should get an ideal run in midfield with the moderate-fast tempo predicted to suit his finishing style.

Our price $8.00 · SP $9.00 · Jean Van Overmeire

While his recent form has been moderate, he has been consistent at this class level and has a previous win at Newcastle. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and from barrier 5 with Jean Van Overmeire aboard, he should get a nice midfield position.

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.40 · Tom Sherry

Tinklejazz debuts with significant gear changes (cross-over nose band, ear muffs pre-race, tongue tie) suggesting connections are addressing known issues. The perfect inside draw should provide an economical run, and Tom Sherry is a strong booking.

Our price $4.80 · SP $6.50 · Winona Costin

Sponars has shown ability with a second and third placing from five starts. The wide barrier is concerning, but Winona Costin should be able to find cover midfield. The step up to 1500m looks suitable based on his racing pattern, and he represents the main danger to Matias.

Our price $9.00 · SP $11.00 · Sam Clipperton

Naughton's Bar is the unknown quantity in this field as a first starter from the strong John O'Shea & Tom Charlton stable. The engagement of Sam Clipperton is significant, and the good barrier draw suggests connections expect a forward showing. The addition of a lugging bit first time indicates they're focusing on racing manners.

Our price $4.80 · SP $3.50 · Mitchell Bell

Progressive gelding coming off a maiden win at Armidale over 1400m. Has a solid record of 1-1-3 from 7 starts and has previously placed at Newcastle. Second-up today where he should strip fitter, and while facing a significant class rise, represents the Snowden stable who excel at placing their horses. Has scope for improvement and should be competitive.

Our price $7.50 · SP $6.50 · Ashley Morgan

Six-year-old gelding from the Bjorn Baker stable who produced an encouraging first-up run when fourth at Kembla Grange. Second-up today and should appreciate the fast tempo expected, with a good draw in barrier 2 allowing him to settle midfield and finish strongly.

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.70 · Grant Buckley

His last-start victory at Wyong over 1350m suggests he'll handle this distance, and he's shown tactical versatility in his runs. While stepping up in class, he's a progressive type who appears to be improving with each start and has the right profile to continue his winning streak.

Our price $3.80 · SP $7.50 · Aaron Bullock

Progressive 4YO mare showing excellent development with 2 wins from 6 starts. The fast tempo should suit her midfield running style, and she appears well-weighted for this assignment.

Our price $6.50 · SP $4.40 · William A Stanley

Consistent gelding with strong Newcastle credentials, having placed 4 times from 5 starts at the track. While resuming from a spell, his first-up record includes a placing. Expected to be on speed which suits the track pattern, though the fast tempo could test his fitness late. His class edge and track experience make him a genuine contender despite the top weight.

Our price $12.00 · SP $11.00 · Jay Ford

His previous win at Newcastle is a positive, and he's dropping in class from recent assignments. The fast tempo should suit his backmarker style, potentially allowing him to run on strongly.