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New South Wales · Friday 26 December 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Newcastle Beaumont. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Her proven ability at Beaumont is significant, and she's well-suited by the moderate-fast tempo expected. While she rises slightly in class, her consistency and tactical versatility give her a clear edge over rivals.
Contaldo brings strong metropolitan form to this provincial race, having placed at his last two starts in stronger company. The significant class drop is a major positive, and his tactical versatility should allow him to settle in an ideal position from barrier 7. While the topweight is a concern, his consistent form and proven stamina make him a genuine winning chance.
While the wide barrier is a concern, his strong finishing ability should be suited by the moderate-fast tempo expected. His consistency gives him solid each-way claims in an open race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Powerful Prayer | 12 | Pierre Boudvillain | John Thompson | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Spenzalot | 11 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Golden Smile | 15 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 10 | Wizard's Star | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Edward Cummings | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Contaldo | 7 | Grant Buckley | Richard & Will Freedman | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 2 | So You Ready | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms K Buchanan | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Sachi | 8 | Deanne Panya | R S Englebrecht | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Calzino | 4 | Ella Drew | S I Singleton | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Think Of One | 13 | Lee Magorrian | T J Bartley | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Icon Dream | 5 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Matthew Smith | 52kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 15 | More Than Bubbles | 2 | Mitchell Bell | Matthew Smith | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Classical Power | 3 | Louise Day | John Thompson | 55kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Courting Emily | 10 | Andrew Calder | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Shazza's Star | 14 | Kylie Kennedy | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Flaming Moon | 1 | Donovan Dillon | Edward Cummings | 57kg |
Onmalone brings metropolitan form to this provincial race, finishing a close 3rd at Canterbury last start. The G Ryan & S Alexiou stable places their horses well, and this gelding has been knocking on the door with 2 seconds and 2 thirds from 7 starts.
The Joseph Pride-trained filly will appreciate the fast tempo predicted and should be finishing strongly. The addition of blinkers first time could sharpen her up, and she maps to get a nice run from barrier 7 with a light weight.
Curado brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close 2nd at this track 13 days ago. Matthew Smith has him improving, and the step up to 1350m looks suitable based on his finishing efforts. Grant Buckley's booking is a positive.
The Beaumont track bias favoring backmarkers could play perfectly into his running style, and he's drawn to get a good run from barrier 4.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Wootten It Be Nice | 6 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 10 | Machrimore | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 16 | Sun To Me | 4 | Donovan Dillon | P M Perry | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Skirmish | 1 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Sonic Bender | 9 | Lee Magorrian | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Onmalone | 3 | Christian Reith | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 7th | 17 | Proxima Centauri | 8 | Joseph Pride | 55.5kg | $81.00 | |
| 8th | 6 | State Secret | 11 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Curado | 10 | Grant Buckley | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Green Spring | 10 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Harry's Halo | 14 | C Maher | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Moana Gold | 12 | Ms K Buchanan | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Erin Jo | 5 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Lapis Lazuli | 7 | Mitch Stapleford | Joseph Pride | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Movie Night | 18 | Keagan Latham | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Tinklejazz | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Tacitly | 8 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Bassett's Choice | 16 | C J Waller | 55.5kg |
Has been knocking on the door with four consecutive runner-up finishes and draws perfectly in barrier 1. Handles Good tracks well and has the tactical versatility to take advantage of the expected fast tempo. Clearly the one to beat.
Trainer Nathan Doyle has a strong record with maidens and has engaged quality jockey Lee Magorrian. Likely to settle midfield from barrier 7 and should get a nice run with the expected fast tempo. Main danger to the top selection.
Trainer Brad Widdup has a good record with debutants and has engaged the services of experienced jockey Christian Reith. Draws well in barrier 3 which should allow for a positive position in running. Looks a genuine chance in an open maiden.
From the powerful Kris Lees stable who has an excellent record with maidens, this first-starter draws perfectly in barrier 2 which should allow for a positive position in running. With the expected fast tempo, should get every chance from a tactical position. Represents good each-way value.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Levelling Up | 3 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Funshow | 7 | Lee Magorrian | Nathan Doyle | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Firey Truth | 2 | Keagan Latham | K A Lees | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Cape Douglas | 4 | L P Beuzelin | Marc Chevalier | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Rustemo | 1 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 2 | Bobby | 11 | Donovan Dillon | P M Perry | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Blazing Statement | 8 | Mitch Stapleford | Nikki Hodgson | 55kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Master Zous | 10 | Mitchell Bell | Sara Ryan | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Rolling Surf | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Edward Cummings | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Valero | 9 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nathan Doyle | 54kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Warm Front | 5 | Grant Buckley | Nacim Dilmi | 57kg |
Harry's Halo brings the most consistent form to this race with three second placings from six career starts. With a proven record at the distance and on good tracks, he maps to get an ideal run in a race with fast tempo predicted.
Indigo Star brings strong metropolitan form to this provincial maiden, having placed multiple times in city company. First-up from a spell for the Waller stable, he's likely to push forward from barrier 7 and should find this easier than recent assignments. The class drop is significant, though he carries top weight and is yet to break through for a win in 9 attempts.
Damons On A Bender is an unknown quantity but has several factors in his favor including the inside draw and first-time blinkers. The predicted fast tempo should suit if settling midfield or back from the inside gate.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Harry's Halo | 3 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Indigo Star | 7 | Lee Magorrian | C J Waller | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Star Of Winston | 4 | Keagan Latham | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Damons On A Bender | 1 | Louise Day | D I Atkins | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Magurtz | 5 | Christian Reith | S I Singleton | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Love You Anyway | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | B G Lawrence | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Audacity | 2 | Jeff Penza | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Knights Emperor | 9 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Extra Heights | 13 | Peter Snowden | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Portofino | 8 | Mitchell Bell | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Yesnova | 12 | J C Coyle | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Miss Supernova | 11 | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Cape Douglas | 3 | Marc Chevalier | 55.5kg |
While stepping up in class, he's well-weighted at 54.5kg and has shown consistent form with 3 wins from his last 10 starts. The Good 4 surface suits perfectly based on his record.
Commanding Artist comes in second-up from a spell after an impressive last-start win at Hawkesbury. While carrying top weight is a concern, he's proven at this class level and should be right in the finish with Mitchell Bell aboard.
Bend The Knee brings solid recent form with a last-start third at Hawkesbury. While his win strike rate is modest, his place record (4 seconds, 10 thirds from 42 starts) suggests he's a consistent performer who should be in the finish again.
While he lacks experience with only 5 career starts, his upside is significant, and he gets in with just 55.5kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Caltsar | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nathan Doyle | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 1st | 7 | Bend The Knee | 10 | Keagan Latham | Ms K Waugh | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Wizards | 8 | Lee Magorrian | Sara Ryan | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Commanding Artist | 5 | Mitchell Bell | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 8 | The Little General | 9 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55.5kg | $2.40 |
| 6th | 6 | Zoomorphic | 6 | Ella Drew | S I Singleton | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Rico Suave | 3 | Mitch Stapleford | Stephen O'Halloran | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Damascus Gate | 2 | Jeff Penza | Carlos Antonio | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Supreme Statement | 12 | Jess Taylor | Cheryl Roberts | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Dragon Dream | 7 | Mikayla Weir | Allan Kehoe | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Tapa Kick | 4 | Christian Reith | P Messara & L Gavranich | 61kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Ken'ker | 2 | D Wagstaff | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Cuban Cigar | 11 | T J Bartley | 55kg |
The 3yo filly gets in with just 54kg and has shown consistent improvement across her 5-start career. Her tactical versatility to race midfield and finish strongly suits the likely fast tempo, and she's proven on soft tracks with a win from 3 attempts.
The lightly-raced filly gets in with just 53kg and draws perfectly in barrier 2, which should allow her to secure a good position in the likely fast-tempo race. While stepping up in class and distance, she showed enough raw ability on debut to suggest further improvement is likely here.
The mare is second-up from a spell and the addition of blinkers for the first time could sharpen her performance. While she's carrying top weight of 60kg and drawn wide, her tactical speed should allow her to overcome the barrier and be competitive in this field.
Drawing the inside barrier should allow her to secure a good position, and her recent form suggests she's improving. While she faces a class rise, the fast tempo should suit her closing style.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | My Phar Lady | 9 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Ocean Tsunami | 2 | Mitch Stapleford | S I Singleton | 53kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Satin's Legacy | 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nathan Doyle | 54kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Lambertina | 6 | Keagan Latham | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Alabama Blitz | 7 | Jess Taylor | Denim Wynen | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Shine Your Light | 1 | Mikayla Weir | John W Ramsey | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Golden Cow | 4 | Jeff Penza | Carlos Antonio | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | She Conquers | 8 | Mitchell Bell | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Tulipwood | 3 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Chix | 7 | Christian Reith | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Rockbarton Angel | 10 | Louise Day | D I Atkins | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Outcast Girl | 11 | Deanne Panya | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | My Mate Kate | 11 | Andrew Gibbons | Ben Lees | 55.5kg |
Cosy Corner drops significantly in class after a solid 4th in BM72 company at Canterbury. The mare has a solid record at the distance (2-3-1 from 13 starts) and should get an ideal run from barrier 4 with the expected fast tempo suiting her midfield running style.
Cuban Cigar is a lightly-raced 3YO with upside potential, having won on debut before a solid 5th when resuming at Wyong. While stepping up in class from maiden grade, he gets in with just 55kg and has shown ability on good tracks. The wide barrier is a slight concern but his natural talent could overcome this.
Listins Lass comes into this with solid recent form, finishing 2nd last start at Tuncurry. The 4YO mare draws perfectly in barrier 2 and carries just 53kg with Mitch Stapleford's claim. While she's stepping up in class, she's shown consistency with 2 wins and 2 placings from 13 starts. Her record at the distance is encouraging (0-1-1 from 3 starts) and she should get an ideal run from the inside gate.
He has a solid record at the distance (2-3-0 from 12 starts) and drops in class for this assignment.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cosy Corner | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | P M Perry | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Cuban Cigar | 10 | Mitchell Bell | T J Bartley | 55kg | $2.25 |
| 3rd | 8 | Listins Lass | 2 | Mitch Stapleford | J D Cooper | 53kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Russian Zarina | 1 | Mikayla Weir | Ms K Outtrim | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Angara | 3 | Donovan Dillon | P M Perry | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 2 | King Charles | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Anthony Mountney | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Vinniro | 9 | Andrew Gibbons | Angela Davies | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Fun Sponge | 6 | Jess Taylor | J C Coyle | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Ces Soirees La | 11 | Keagan Latham | Robert Quinn | 58kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Afloat | 5 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Vivian's Express | 8 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 56.5kg |
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