Tongue tie first time and experienced jockey booking suggests stable confidence.
New South Wales · Saturday 28 February 2026
Newcastle tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Newcastle. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Lovey''s Grocers IGA Super Mdn Plate
The significant class drop from Open company to Maiden level, combined with previous course form, makes this a strong each-way proposition despite first-up concerns.
Debut runner with significant positional advantage from barrier 2 and in-form jockey Christian Reith. The inside draw should allow early control in what appears a moderate tempo race.
Represents excellent value dropping from Listed company to Maiden level. Despite a poor last start finish, the class drop is enormous and Snowden stable rarely runs horses without a chance.
- 1st7Potomac RiverChristian Reith$4.80
- 2nd1BarracksAdam Farragher$3.00
- 3rd8Sprightly AffairJean Van Overmeire$6.50
- 4th6Pomelo ChamomileWilliam A Stanley$3.10
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Potomac River | 2 | Christian Reith | D I Atkins | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Barracks | 3 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Sprightly Affair | 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | Nathan Doyle | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Pomelo Chamomile | 6 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 53kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 5 | Montana Trail | 7 | Jess Taylor | Mark Cross | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Helldeeva | 8 | Luke Rolls | Peter Snowden | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Scrap | 4 | Keagan Latham | Ms K Waugh | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Biripi Perfection | 9 | Reece Jones | M & D Kearney | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Theander | 1 | Mitch Stapleford | G Portelli | 53kg |
Bell River Thoroughbreds Mdn Hcp
Her three second placings at this exact track and distance demonstrate consistency and suitability. The long straight at Newcastle suits her strong finishing style, and she's proven on soft tracks. Despite being first up from a spell, her class edge and track specialization make her the standout selection.
Milk Foam has shown steady improvement with a recent third at Gosford and previous Newcastle placing. The Portelli stable preparation and 23-day gap suggest she's primed for a breakthrough performance.
Love You Anyway brings solid track and distance experience with two thirds from four Newcastle 900m starts. Her recent Port Macquarie second demonstrates current ability, and the lightweight of 52.5kg provides a significant advantage. While she's yet to win, her consistent placing record and track familiarity make her a genuine chance.
His recent Nowra second and new gear changes suggest improvement is possible.
- 1st6Precious GirlAndrew Gibbons$2.20
- 2nd9Love You AnywayShannen Llewellyn$4.80
- 3rd8Longchamp LadChristian Reith$13.00
- 4th3Rockbarton SpearAaron Bullock$8.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Precious Girl | 8 | Andrew Gibbons | Denim Wynen | 56kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Love You Anyway | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | B G Lawrence | 52.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Longchamp Lad | 6 | Christian Reith | D I Atkins | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Rockbarton Spear | 7 | Aaron Bullock | D I Atkins | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Power Hungry | 5 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | J M Sharah | 52.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Triolli | 2 | Jess Taylor | D Wagstaff | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Credibility | 3 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 4 | Milk Foam | 9 | Reece Jones | G Portelli | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 7 | It's A Power | 10 | Keagan Latham | Andrew Macdonald | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Rockbarton Marshal | 12 | Jean Van Overmeire | D I Atkins | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Farnciful | 4 | Lee Magorrian | J C Deamer | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Russian Words | 11 | R E Ollerton | 55.5kg |
Urban Angus Mdn Hcp
The step up to 1600m suits his staying style.
The Confidante represents the powerful Peter Snowden stable and showed promise with a close second at Kembla Grange. The gear change and distance appear suitable, but the wide barrier and top weight present challenges. His consistent form suggests he's close to breaking through.
Emerald Hills offers value based on her proven soft track ability and the booking of in-form Christian Reith. While her form is limited, the inside barrier and soft track conditions suit.
- 1st2Emerald HillsChristian Reith$4.20
- 2nd8MoordyupReece Jones$6.00
- 3rd3Pour BennKeagan Latham$1.80
- 4th1The ConfidanteAaron Bullock$8.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Emerald Hills | 1 | Christian Reith | Nacim Dilmi | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Moordyup | 7 | Reece Jones | Joseph Pride | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Pour Benn | 3 | Keagan Latham | David Payne | 55.5kg | $1.80 |
| 4th | 1 | The Confidante | 9 | Aaron Bullock | Peter Snowden | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Valiant Dreamer | 4 | Andrew Calder | Matthew Smith | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Ivy Princess | 6 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Torpedo Ted | 8 | Mitch Stapleford | T & P Vigouroux | 53kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Warm Front | 2 | Zac Wadick | Nacim Dilmi | 54kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Edorado | 5 | Ms T Bateup | 55kg |
Cangon Stud Farm Mdn Hcp
Despite being winless, her consistent form pattern and proven place record make her the most reliable selection.
Christian Reith's excellent recent form adds further confidence to this consistent maiden.
The Joseph Pride/Reece Jones combination strikes at 27%, and being second up from spell provides a fitness advantage.
Being second up from spell with a previous third at 1300m, he's showing improvement and the 3kg claim from Shannen Llewellyn helps.
- 1st6No No YesLee Magorrian$6.50
- 2nd9RigaShannen Llewellyn$8.00
- 3rd8Olivia TwistChristian Reith$4.20
- 4th5FabresReece Jones$12.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | No No Yes | 4 | Lee Magorrian | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Riga | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nacim Dilmi | 53kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Olivia Twist | 1 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 5 | Fabres | 10 | Reece Jones | Joseph Pride | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Czech Her Out | 2 | Jess Taylor | T J Bartley | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Military Legend | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | L J Bridge | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Captain Redbeard | 5 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Zousari | 6 | Aaron Bullock | J C Coyle | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 12 | Sunday Punch | 12 | C E Conners | 55.5kg | $101.00 | |
| 10th | 2 | Propane | 7 | Keagan Latham | Ms K Waugh | 59kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 3 | All Star | 11 | Fabio Martino | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Powerful Annie | 9 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 57kg |
Dillon & Sons Dungog Dash Provincial (Bm68)
Cashaway Gold presents as the standout selection despite the wide draw. The 3.5kg weight drop and strong Beer/Carpenter stable form provide additional confidence in this class rise.
Shall Be's exceptional course and distance record makes him a serious threat despite recent inconsistent form. The inside barrier suits his racing pattern, though the weight burden and jockey change are concerns.
Singing Star represents the best of the next tier with her improving form trend and recent close second at Taree. Her soft track credentials are solid, and the advantageous barrier draw suits her tactical racing style. The strong jockey/trainer combination adds confidence, though she needs to find improvement in this grade.
The second-up fitness boost and quality jockey booking hint at stable confidence, making him worth a small value play.
- 1st1Shall BeGrady Spokes$2.10
- 2nd11Mr TracksideJess Taylor$17.00
- 3rd8Capital DancerLeeshelle Small$6.50
- 4th3AngaraReece Jones$31.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Shall Be | 3 | Grady Spokes | M S Minervini | 58kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 11 | Mr Trackside | 2 | Jess Taylor | P M Perry | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Capital Dancer | 1 | Leeshelle Small | G McFarlane | 52kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Angara | 7 | Reece Jones | P M Perry | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Singing Star | 4 | Lee Magorrian | D Lane | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Movin' Denman | 5 | Christian Reith | R E Ollerton | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Girls Weekend | 9 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 55kg | $26.00 | |
| 8th | 7 | Pearls Treasure | 8 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 53kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Cashaway Gold | 10 | Aaron Bullock | Angela Davies | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Dis Is Heaven | 2 | Colt Prosser | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Zambezi River | 6 | Fabio Martino | 55kg |
Settlers Arms Dungog Cup (Bm64)
Christian Reith's booking adds confidence, and she's proven effective on soft tracks. The class rise is concerning but her trajectory suggests she can handle it.
Four-year-old mare in excellent form with a strong second last start. Her soft track credentials are outstanding with 2 wins from 4 starts, and she's proven at Newcastle. Luke Rolls has been riding well and knows the mare. The class rise is manageable given her upward trajectory and track/condition suitability.
Her heavy track record of 2 wins and 2 places from 6 starts is outstanding for today's soft conditions. Recent fourth at Canterbury shows she's competitive at this level, though consistency remains a concern.
Three-year-old filly returning from a long spell with the advantage of fresh legs. Her previous win at Newcastle over 1300m is a strong form reference, and the Kris Lees stable typically has horses ready first up.
- 1st13Via FlaminiaWilliam A Stanley$3.40
- 2nd9Supreme CommandZac Wadick$26.00
- 3rd18Keep At 'em$16.00
- 4th5Six Foot SongShannen Llewellyn$81.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Via Flaminia | 13 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 54.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Supreme Command | 3 | Zac Wadick | Glen Milligan | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 18 | Keep At 'em | 18 | Nathan Doyle | 57kg | $16.00 | |
| 4th | 5 | Six Foot Song | 16 | Shannen Llewellyn | Jake Hull | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 15 | You're The Choice | 8 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 10 | Tickle Me Pink | 4 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Smoke On The Water | 5 | Andrew Gibbons | James Dobie | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Inferencia | 1 | Koby Jennings | Ms R Dunn | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Auzstar | 12 | Grady Spokes | M P Quinn | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Edge Of Midnight | 2 | Reece Jones | P M Perry | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Stray | 7 | Deanne Panya | R S Englebrecht | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Star Act | 9 | Mitch Stapleford | G D Hickman | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 13th | 16 | Oakfield Universe | 11 | Grant Buckley | K A Lees | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Oakfield Badger | 10 | Aaron Bullock | D Lane | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Cuban Cigar | 6 | T J Bartley | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Rockbarton Angel | 14 | D I Atkins | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Princess Cruizer | 16 | P M Perry | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Knight Of Rhodes | 19 | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Island Legend | 15 | Nikki Hodgson | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Annulus | 17 | Scott Aspery | 55kg |
Racing NSW Provincial-Midway Championship Qualifier (C5)
Oakfield Jupiter presents as the standout selection with a perfect second-up record and proven soft track ability. The inside barrier and quality jockey booking enhance her winning chances despite the distance step-up.
The significant class drop and first-time winkers application suggest improvement is likely. Her soft track experience and the booking of in-form jockey Lee Magorrian add appeal in this easier grade.
Midnight Opal brings strong recent form and benefits from a significant class drop. His Randwick second demonstrates current ability, and the inside barrier provides tactical options. The weight burden and jockey form are concerns, but the class advantage should prove decisive.
Orthie's Boys offers significant value as a proven soft track specialist with strong second-up form. The wide barrier is a concern, but his track condition suitability and in-form jockey provide hope for an upset.
- 1st4BuffaloAaron Bullock$2.90
- 2nd12Oakfield JupiterKeagan Latham$8.00
- 3rd1Lord Of BiscayAndrew Gibbons$4.40
- 4th14Bella KhadijahChristian Reith$18.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Buffalo | 3 | Aaron Bullock | D I Atkins | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 12 | Oakfield Jupiter | 5 | Keagan Latham | D Lane | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Lord Of Biscay | 13 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 14 | Bella Khadijah | 2 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Midnight Opal | 4 | Koby Jennings | Nathan Doyle | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Caltsar | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nathan Doyle | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Cryptonic | 1 | Grant Buckley | Jason Attard | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Wooloowin | 7 | Lee Magorrian | Nathan Doyle | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 5 | Tasoraay | 14 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Wizards | 10 | Reece Jones | Sara Ryan | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Orthie's Boys | 8 | Luke Rolls | G McFarlane | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Mornington Pier | 9 | Jean Van Overmeire | Nathan Doyle | 56kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Dumebi | 12 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Castelle | 11 | Mitch Stapleford | M S Minervini | 54kg | |
| Scr | 15 | London Star | 15 | Ms T Bateup | 54kg |
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