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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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R1

Lovey''s Grocers IGA Super Mdn Plate

13:51 local900mMaiden$60,000
Winner7. Potomac RiverSP $4.80
★ Top pick2nd
1Barracks

Our price $2.20 · SP $3.00 · Adam Farragher

Tongue tie first time and experienced jockey booking suggests stable confidence.

2nd pick4th
6Pomelo Chamomile

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.10 · William A Stanley

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.

3rd pickWon
7Potomac River

Our price $8.00 · SP $4.80 · Christian Reith

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.

Value pick6th
4Helldeeva

Our price $4.00 · SP $13.00 · Luke Rolls

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.

  1. 1st7Potomac RiverChristian Reith$4.80
  2. 2nd1BarracksAdam Farragher$3.00
  3. 3rd8Sprightly AffairJean Van Overmeire$6.50
  4. 4th6Pomelo ChamomileWilliam A Stanley$3.10
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st7Potomac River2Christian ReithD I Atkins55kg$4.80
2nd1Barracks3Adam FarragherC Maher57kg$3.00
3rd8Sprightly Affair5Jean Van OvermeireNathan Doyle55kg$6.50
4th6Pomelo Chamomile6William A StanleyK A Lees53kg$3.10
5th5Montana Trail7Jess TaylorMark Cross55kg$151.00
6th4Helldeeva8Luke RollsPeter Snowden55kg$13.00
7th2Scrap4Keagan LathamMs K Waugh57kg$10.00
8th3Biripi Perfection9Reece JonesM & D Kearney55kg$151.00
Scr9Theander1Mitch StaplefordG Portelli53kg
R2

Bell River Thoroughbreds Mdn Hcp

14:27 local900mMaiden$42,000
Winner6. Precious GirlSP $2.20
★ Top pickWon
6Precious Girl

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.20 · Andrew Gibbons

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.

2nd pick8th
4Milk Foam

Our price $5.50 · SP $9.50 · Reece Jones

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.

3rd pick2nd
9Love You Anyway

Our price $7.50 · SP $4.80 · Shannen Llewellyn

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.

Value pick5th
10Power Hungry

Our price $10.00 · SP $8.00 · Rebecca Bronett Prag

His recent Nowra second and new gear changes suggest improvement is possible.

  1. 1st6Precious GirlAndrew Gibbons$2.20
  2. 2nd9Love You AnywayShannen Llewellyn$4.80
  3. 3rd8Longchamp LadChristian Reith$13.00
  4. 4th3Rockbarton SpearAaron Bullock$8.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6Precious Girl8Andrew GibbonsDenim Wynen56kg$2.20
2nd9Love You Anyway1Shannen LlewellynB G Lawrence52.5kg$4.80
3rd8Longchamp Lad6Christian ReithD I Atkins55.5kg$13.00
4th3Rockbarton Spear7Aaron BullockD I Atkins59kg$8.00
5th10Power Hungry5Rebecca Bronett PragJ M Sharah52.5kg$8.00
6th12Triolli2Jess TaylorD Wagstaff55.5kg$151.00
7th1Credibility3William A StanleyK A Lees57kg$9.50
8th4Milk Foam9Reece JonesG Portelli57kg$9.50
9th7It's A Power10Keagan LathamAndrew Macdonald55.5kg$91.00
Scr2Rockbarton Marshal12Jean Van OvermeireD I Atkins59kg
Scr5Farnciful4Lee MagorrianJ C Deamer56.5kg
Scr11Russian Words11R E Ollerton55.5kg
R3

Urban Angus Mdn Hcp

15:01 local1600mMaiden$42,000
Winner2. Emerald HillsSP $4.20
★ Top pick3rd
3Pour Benn

Our price $2.80 · SP $1.80 · Keagan Latham

The step up to 1600m suits his staying style.

2nd pick2nd
8Moordyup

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.00 · Reece Jones

3rd pick4th
1The Confidante

Our price $6.50 · SP $8.00 · Aaron Bullock

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.

Value pickWon
2Emerald Hills

Our price $8.00 · SP $4.20 · Christian Reith

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.

  1. 1st2Emerald HillsChristian Reith$4.20
  2. 2nd8MoordyupReece Jones$6.00
  3. 3rd3Pour BennKeagan Latham$1.80
  4. 4th1The ConfidanteAaron Bullock$8.00
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Emerald Hills1Christian ReithNacim Dilmi57kg$4.20
2nd8Moordyup7Reece JonesJoseph Pride55kg$6.00
3rd3Pour Benn3Keagan LathamDavid Payne55.5kg$1.80
4th1The Confidante9Aaron BullockPeter Snowden58kg$8.00
5th4Valiant Dreamer4Andrew CalderMatthew Smith55.5kg$21.00
6th7Ivy Princess6Lee MagorrianRichard & Will Freedman55kg$17.00
7th9Torpedo Ted8Mitch StaplefordT & P Vigouroux53kg$101.00
Scr5Warm Front2Zac WadickNacim Dilmi54kg
Scr6Edorado5Ms T Bateup55kg
R4

Cangon Stud Farm Mdn Hcp

15:36 local1300mMaiden$42,000
Winner6. No No YesSP $6.50
★ Top pick6th
11Military Legend

Our price $2.80 · SP $6.50 · Jean Van Overmeire

Despite being winless, her consistent form pattern and proven place record make her the most reliable selection.

2nd pick3rd
8Olivia Twist

Our price $4.20 · SP $4.20 · Christian Reith

Christian Reith's excellent recent form adds further confidence to this consistent maiden.

3rd pick4th
5Fabres

Our price $6.00 · SP $12.00 · Reece Jones

The Joseph Pride/Reece Jones combination strikes at 27%, and being second up from spell provides a fitness advantage.

Value pick2nd
9Riga

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.00 · Shannen Llewellyn

Being second up from spell with a previous third at 1300m, he's showing improvement and the 3kg claim from Shannen Llewellyn helps.

  1. 1st6No No YesLee Magorrian$6.50
  2. 2nd9RigaShannen Llewellyn$8.00
  3. 3rd8Olivia TwistChristian Reith$4.20
  4. 4th5FabresReece Jones$12.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6No No Yes4Lee MagorrianM Price & M Kent Jnr57kg$6.50
2nd9Riga8Shannen LlewellynNacim Dilmi53kg$8.00
3rd8Olivia Twist1Christian ReithBrad Widdup56.5kg$4.20
4th5Fabres10Reece JonesJoseph Pride57kg$12.00
5th10Czech Her Out2Jess TaylorT J Bartley55.5kg$51.00
6th11Military Legend3Jean Van OvermeireL J Bridge55.5kg$6.50
7th1Captain Redbeard5Adam FarragherC Maher59kg$5.00
8th4Zousari6Aaron BullockJ C Coyle57.5kg$5.50
9th12Sunday Punch12C E Conners55.5kg$101.00
10th2Propane7Keagan LathamMs K Waugh59kg$14.00
Scr3All Star11Fabio Martino58.5kg
Scr7Powerful Annie9Andrew GibbonsK A Lees57kg
R5

Dillon & Sons Dungog Dash Provincial (Bm68)

16:15 local900mBenchmark 68$45,000
Winner1. Shall BeSP $2.10
★ Top pick9th
2Cashaway Gold

Our price $2.80 · SP $4.00 · Aaron Bullock

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.

2nd pickWon
1Shall Be

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.10 · Grady Spokes

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.

3rd pick5th
6Singing Star

Our price $4.20 · SP $6.00 · Lee Magorrian

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.

Value pick6th
9Movin' Denman

Our price $18.00 · SP $81.00 · Christian Reith

The second-up fitness boost and quality jockey booking hint at stable confidence, making him worth a small value play.

  1. 1st1Shall BeGrady Spokes$2.10
  2. 2nd11Mr TracksideJess Taylor$17.00
  3. 3rd8Capital DancerLeeshelle Small$6.50
  4. 4th3AngaraReece Jones$31.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Shall Be3Grady SpokesM S Minervini58kg$2.10
2nd11Mr Trackside2Jess TaylorP M Perry55kg$17.00
3rd8Capital Dancer1Leeshelle SmallG McFarlane52kg$6.50
4th3Angara7Reece JonesP M Perry57.5kg$31.00
5th6Singing Star4Lee MagorrianD Lane55kg$6.00
6th9Movin' Denman5Christian ReithR E Ollerton55kg$81.00
7th5Girls Weekend9Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter55kg$26.00
8th7Pearls Treasure8William A StanleyP M Perry53kg$20.00
9th2Cashaway Gold10Aaron BullockAngela Davies58.5kg$4.00
Scr4Dis Is Heaven2Colt Prosser57kg
Scr10Zambezi River6Fabio Martino55kg
R6

Settlers Arms Dungog Cup (Bm64)

16:51 local1300mBenchmark 64$42,000
Winner13. Via FlaminiaSP $3.40
★ Top pick5th
15You're The Choice

Our price $3.20 · SP $4.40 · Christian Reith

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.

2nd pick6th
10Tickle Me Pink

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.50 · Luke Rolls

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.

3rd pick12th
8Star Act

Our price $7.50 · SP $9.00 · Mitch Stapleford

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.

Value pickWon
13Via Flaminia

Our price $9.00 · SP $3.40 · William A Stanley

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.

  1. 1st13Via FlaminiaWilliam A Stanley$3.40
  2. 2nd9Supreme CommandZac Wadick$26.00
  3. 3rd18Keep At 'em$16.00
  4. 4th5Six Foot SongShannen Llewellyn$81.00
Full result · 13 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st13Via Flaminia13William A StanleyK A Lees54.5kg$3.40
2nd9Supreme Command3Zac WadickGlen Milligan56.5kg$26.00
3rd18Keep At 'em18Nathan Doyle57kg$16.00
4th5Six Foot Song16Shannen LlewellynJake Hull56.5kg$81.00
5th15You're The Choice8Christian ReithBrad Widdup56kg$4.40
6th10Tickle Me Pink4Luke RollsM S Minervini57.5kg$5.50
7th7Smoke On The Water5Andrew GibbonsJames Dobie58.5kg$11.00
8th3Inferencia1Koby JenningsMs R Dunn61kg$26.00
9th2Auzstar12Grady SpokesM P Quinn58kg$31.00
10th4Edge Of Midnight2Reece JonesP M Perry60.5kg$31.00
11th12Stray7Deanne PanyaR S Englebrecht56.5kg$151.00
12th8Star Act9Mitch StaplefordG D Hickman56kg$9.00
13th16Oakfield Universe11Grant BuckleyK A Lees55.5kg$10.00
Scr1Oakfield Badger10Aaron BullockD Lane61.5kg
Scr6Cuban Cigar6T J Bartley59kg
Scr11Rockbarton Angel14D I Atkins57kg
Scr14Princess Cruizer16P M Perry56kg
Scr17Knight Of Rhodes19Matthew Smith56.5kg
Scr19Island Legend15Nikki Hodgson56kg
Scr20Annulus17Scott Aspery55kg
R7

Racing NSW Provincial-Midway Championship Qualifier (C5)

17:30 local1400mClass 5$150,000
Winner4. BuffaloSP $2.90
★ Top pick2nd
12Oakfield Jupiter

Our price $4.00 · SP $8.00 · Keagan Latham

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.

2nd pick8th
11Wooloowin

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.50 · Lee Magorrian

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.

3rd pick5th
2Midnight Opal

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.00 · Koby Jennings

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.

Value pick11th
9Orthie's Boys

Our price $15.00 · SP $41.00 · Luke Rolls

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.

  1. 1st4BuffaloAaron Bullock$2.90
  2. 2nd12Oakfield JupiterKeagan Latham$8.00
  3. 3rd1Lord Of BiscayAndrew Gibbons$4.40
  4. 4th14Bella KhadijahChristian Reith$18.00
Full result · 11 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st4Buffalo3Aaron BullockD I Atkins56kg$2.90
2nd12Oakfield Jupiter5Keagan LathamD Lane55.5kg$8.00
3rd1Lord Of Biscay13Andrew GibbonsK A Lees57.5kg$4.40
4th14Bella Khadijah2Christian ReithBrad Widdup54kg$18.00
5th2Midnight Opal4Koby JenningsNathan Doyle57.5kg$8.00
6th7Caltsar6Shannen LlewellynNathan Doyle56kg$41.00
7th3Cryptonic1Grant BuckleyJason Attard57.5kg$51.00
8th11Wooloowin7Lee MagorrianNathan Doyle55.5kg$6.50
9th5Tasoraay14William A StanleyK A Lees56kg$10.00
10th10Wizards10Reece JonesSara Ryan56kg$81.00
11th9Orthie's Boys8Luke RollsG McFarlane56kg$41.00
Scr6Mornington Pier9Jean Van OvermeireNathan Doyle56kg
Scr8Dumebi12Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter56kg
Scr13Castelle11Mitch StaplefordM S Minervini54kg
Scr15London Star15Ms T Bateup54kg

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