★ Top pick2nd
3Tsardeal
Tsardeal's runner-up effort at this venue over this trip last start is the standout form reference in the race.
New South Wales · Saturday 1 August 2026
Newcastle tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Newcastle. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won5/863%
Top pick placed7/888%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Master Builders Apprentices Mdn Plate
12:20 local900mMaiden$42,000
Winner1. EpicSP $1.50
2nd pick3rd
5Mrs Flanders
3rd pickWon
1Epic
Value pick4th
9The Wildling
The Wildling's class drop out of Group 3 grade is compelling and the stable/jockey combination is elite, but she remains winless and has had an inconsistent campaign.
- 1st1EpicMitchell Bell$1.50
- 2nd3TsardealKeagan Latham$7.00
- 3rd5Mrs FlandersRebecca Bronett Prag$11.00
- 4th9The WildlingLee Magorrian$4.40
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Epic | 4 | Mitchell Bell | M, W & J Hawkes | 59kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Tsardeal | 6 | Keagan Latham | John Thompson | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Mrs Flanders | 2 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | K J Parker | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | The Wildling | 1 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 6 | Court Of Law | 5 | Olivia Chambers | J D Cooper | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Oakfield Colorado | 10 | Grant Buckley | D Lane | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Flying Harry | 9 | Jett Newman | Mick Attard | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Thoughtful Kiss | 7 | Louise Day | John Thompson | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Dream A Little | 8 | Donovan Dillon | Jay Hopkins | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Cyclone Jaz | 3 | Jeff Penza | M & D Kearney | 55kg |
Surescope Certifiers Plate (C1)
12:54 local1850mClass 1$42,000
Winner11. Where's My HaloSP $16.00
★ Top pick11th
4Portsmouth
Portsmouth has been knocking on the door in Class 1 grade, finishing 2nd in his last two starts beaten narrow margins. Strong placing record and suitable class level make him the most reliable form runner, despite a wide gate to overcome from barrier 15.
2nd pick7th
12Audaciously Frank
Audaciously Frank has placed in all three starts, going down by narrow margins in his last two runs.
3rd pick2nd
10The Cristal
The Cristal is a highly consistent mare with a strong placing record in this grade. Recent thirds against similar opposition and a workable barrier make her a solid each-way threat, though she needs to find that extra gear to convert placings into wins.
999th pickScratched
2Dynast King
Dynast King drops in grade after competing at Bench 72 level, a notable positive per Newcastle's class-reward profile. Recent form is consistent with a placing last start, and he has raced over this specific 1850m Newcastle trip before. Jockey's recent cold slump is a mild concern but the class relief should offset this.
Value pick3rd
7Joika
- 1st11Where's My HaloKeagan Latham$16.00
- 2nd10The CristalMitchell Bell$17.00
- 3rd7JoikaAaron Bullock$12.00
- 4th14Liyah's GirlAndrew Calder$81.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Where's My Halo | 10 | Keagan Latham | R J Quinton | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | The Cristal | 9 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Joika | 17 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Liyah's Girl | 3 | Andrew Calder | Matthew Smith | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Girly Pop | 8 | Olivia Chambers | Jason Attard | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Sonnig | 6 | Adam Farragher | Anthony Mountney | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Audaciously Frank | 4 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 8th | 3 | Equinox Legend | 12 | Rory Hutchings | L J Bridge | 59kg | $2.25 |
| 9th | 17 | Courting Emily | 11 | Jean Van Overmeire | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Zenmode | 2 | Jess Taylor | Ms K Gavenlock | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Portsmouth | 15 | Brodie Loy | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Castagnola | 17 | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Dynast King | 7 | Grant Buckley | Matthew Vella | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Proxima Centauri | 16 | Jeff Penza | Joseph Pride | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Copartner Pegasus | 18 | Stephen O'Halloran | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | All Too Clever | 1 | Brock Ryan | John Thompson | 55kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Quadria | 5 | P & M Cave | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Heliconia | 13 | K J Parker | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Costabit | 14 | Lee Magorrian | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59kg |
NHS Midway Mdn Hcp
13:29 local1200mMaiden$45,000
Winner4. Lady Of The CastleSP $3.40
★ Top pick2nd
2Sparkling Fire
First-up record is a placing from one start, and the stable/jockey combination is in strong recent form. Represents the most credentialed and progressive runner in a weak maiden field.
2nd pickWon
4Lady Of The Castle
Lady Of The Castle has been knocking on the door with a consistent recent block of form (287x34), including a narrow 3rd at Newcastle last campaign. She has genuine course and distance form, a manageable weight, and quick back-up suggests she's fit and ready. A key contender to translate placings into a win in a moderate maiden.
3rd pick7th
1Revamped
Top weight and multiple gear changes (blinkers, lugging bit) point to a deliberate strategy.
Value pick5th
7Luna Cruiser
Track experience at Newcastle and a slow-tempo scenario with no genuine leader could suit her improving finishing pattern.
- 1st4Lady Of The CastleJean Van Overmeire$3.40
- 2nd2Sparkling FireAaron Bullock$2.70
- 3rd6Love GoddessOlivia Chambers$31.00
- 4th8Rebel BlazeRobyn Freeman$26.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Lady Of The Castle | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | Nathan Doyle | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Sparkling Fire | 1 | Aaron Bullock | David Pfieffer | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Love Goddess | 8 | Olivia Chambers | Ms K Gavenlock | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Rebel Blaze | 3 | Robyn Freeman | G Portelli | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Luna Cruiser | 7 | Grant Buckley | Jay Hopkins | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Delta Jewel | 2 | Adam Farragher | M S Minervini | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Revamped | 5 | Mitchell Bell | Richard Litt | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 8th | 5 | Aelfwynn | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | Nikki Hodgson | 55kg | $81.00 |
MBA Hunter Division (Bm64)
14:04 local900mBenchmark 64$42,000
Winner6. Grey EffectsSP $41.00
★ Top pick3rd
4Misty Veil
Misty Veil is building a strong profile with an ideal course/distance record (3:1-0-1) capped by a last-start win at this exact circuit and trip. Elite stable and jockey combination, positive trajectory, and a workable barrier make this the most credible form-based winning chance in an open contest, despite the step up in grade.
2nd pick2nd
2Close To Midnight
Second-up with a good record in that scenario, and has placed at this exact grade before. Places more often than wins, but the map and recent speed suggest keen contention.
3rd pick8th
10Third Base
Value pick10th
7Super Sioux
Super Sioux drops significantly in class from Bench 82 company where she was competitive, and her overall strike rate (5 wins from 18) is superior to most of this field.
- 1st6Grey EffectsLee Magorrian$41.00
- 2nd2Close To MidnightAaron Bullock$4.20
- 3rd4Misty VeilJean Van Overmeire$2.45
- 4th5CapsityRory Hutchings$41.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Grey Effects | 12 | Lee Magorrian | Colt Prosser | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Close To Midnight | 2 | Aaron Bullock | James Harding | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Misty Veil | 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | C Maher | 57.5kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 5 | Capsity | 4 | Rory Hutchings | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Laizabout | 14 | Olivia Dalton | J A Sylvester | 52.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Who Goes There | 10 | Donovan Dillon | M K Mason | 63kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Cupid's Kiss | 3 | Jett Newman | J A Sylvester | 53kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Third Base | 9 | Mikayla Weir | S J Gleeson | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 8 | The Way Ahead | 8 | Mitchell Bell | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Super Sioux | 13 | Liberty Smyth | Melissa Dennett | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Dodi | 7 | Grant Buckley | Mick Attard | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Princess Cruizer | 14 | P M Perry | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Singing Star | 11 | D Lane | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Altercation | 1 | J C Deamer | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Soobooco | 5 | T G Payne | 55kg |
Shamrock Joinery Super Mdn Plate
14:39 local1400mMaiden$60,000
Winner4. ZonkstarSP $8.00
★ Top pick2nd
8Oakfield Iowa
Oakfield Iowa has been consistently competitive with 2 placings from 2 starts, including a narrow loss last start.
2nd pick5th
9Dashing Triple
The last-start flop is a slight concern, but the quick fitness turnaround and proven speed make him a genuine threat in this open maiden.
999th pickScratched
3Phantom Major
Phantom Major looks the standout in this maiden, having placed second at this same track fresh off a spell. Elite Waller stable connections, in-form jockey booking, and improving trajectory outweigh the wide barrier concern given Newcastle's weak barrier bias. Represents the most reliable form-based winning chance.
Value pick7th
1Cool Rupert
- 1st4ZonkstarJess Taylor$8.00
- 2nd8Oakfield IowaAaron Bullock$1.85
- 3rd6MaremotoAdam Farragher$9.00
- 4th10Pacific TitanRory Hutchings$14.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Zonkstar | 7 | Jess Taylor | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Oakfield Iowa | 1 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 57kg | $1.85 |
| 3rd | 6 | Maremoto | 2 | Adam Farragher | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Pacific Titan | 12 | Rory Hutchings | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Dashing Triple | 8 | Grant Buckley | T Wong | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Stay Quiet | 3 | Keagan Latham | Richard & Will Freedman | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Cool Rupert | 5 | Jett Newman | Matthew Smith | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Revuelto | 10 | Jean Van Overmeire | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Anna Karenina | 4 | Leeshelle Small | Brad Widdup | 54kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 2 | King Of Many | 11 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Phantom Major | 13 | Lee Magorrian | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Nambi Ghima | 6 | Louise Day | J C Coyle | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Emirate Star | 9 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg |
Buildcert Provincial Hcp (C1)
15:14 local1200mClass 1$45,000
Winner3. Heroic DeedSP $1.55
★ Top pickWon
3Heroic Deed
The switch to Good ground from Soft-only form is the main query, but the horse's placegetting consistency and first-up record make it a leading threat to the top pick.
999th pickScratched
1Stakeholder
Best fit for Newcastle's on-pace-friendly bias from a workable draw.
999th pickScratched
9Vittozzi
Vittozzi offers consistency and fitness with a strong jockey-trainer combination that boasts a 33% strike rate together. While barrier 15 is a query, Newcastle's barrier bias is weak, and the mare's honest racing pattern and good-track form make her a solid each-way threat in a moderately paced race.
Value pick2nd
2Ausbred Hed'n'tail
Ausbred Hed'n'tail steps up sharply after a dominant maiden win, and the first-up profile suggests it can turn up fresh.
- 1st3Heroic DeedJean Van Overmeire$1.55
- 2nd2Ausbred Hed'n'tailBrodie Loy$4.60
- 3rd11TruceMitch Stapleford$31.00
- 4th10Damascus CallingGrant Buckley$26.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Heroic Deed | 9 | Jean Van Overmeire | Nathan Doyle | 57.5kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 2 | Ausbred Hed'n'tail | 10 | Brodie Loy | Brad Widdup | 58.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 11 | Truce | 2 | Mitch Stapleford | Sara Ryan | 53.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Damascus Calling | 4 | Grant Buckley | Mick Attard | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Frida Kay | 6 | Olivia Chambers | Ms K Gavenlock | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 13 | All Too Sneaky | 7 | D Lane | 55kg | $41.00 | |
| 7th | 4 | Firework | 8 | Keagan Latham | Ms L Munce | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 14 | On Her Word | 1 | Jett Newman | Ms R Dunn | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Frankely Sublime | 11 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Maramoti | 3 | Tanya Randell | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 11th | 16 | Posh Annie | 13 | M N Howard | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Stakeholder | 5 | Rory Hutchings | T J Bartley | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Erina | 14 | Adam Duggan | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | The Warrior | 13 | P M Perry | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Vittozzi | 15 | Liberty Smyth | Nathan Doyle | 52kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Maximum Ride | 12 | D Lane | 55kg |
SB Glass & Glazing (Bm68)
15:54 local1600mBenchmark 68$42,000
Winner11. Red Rags To BullsSP $1.60
★ Top pick2nd
2Southerly Buster
Southerly Buster arrives in career-best form having won at Tamworth in stronger grade, now dropping into BM68 at Newcastle.
2nd pickWon
11Red Rags To Bulls
Solid each-way proposition but not clear top pick on pure form.
999th pickScratched
9Tillstrom
Tillstrom boasts the best win rate of any runner in the race and has excelled on Good tracks previously.
Value pick3rd
4Ghost Walker
- 1st11Red Rags To BullsMitch Stapleford$1.60
- 2nd2Southerly BusterIzzy Neale$6.00
- 3rd4Ghost WalkerAndrew Gibbons$21.00
- 4th10Prefer DiamondsOlivia Chambers$8.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Red Rags To Bulls | 5 | Mitch Stapleford | J R Gask | 53.5kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Southerly Buster | 2 | Izzy Neale | S I Singleton | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Ghost Walker | 10 | Andrew Gibbons | Paul Snowden | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Prefer Diamonds | 1 | Olivia Chambers | Jason Attard | 53.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Dr Evil | 9 | Deanne Panya | J A Steinmetz | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Dance Dance Dance | 7 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Alabama Blitz | 8 | Rory Hutchings | Denim Wynen | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Royal Chic | 4 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Oakfield Peewee | 14 | Grant Buckley | D Lane | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dollars | 13 | Lee Magorrian | J C Deamer | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Whack Attack | 12 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Tom Cruising | 3 | Chad Lever | K J Parker | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Bellevue | 11 | Nacim Dilmi | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Tillstrom | 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 56kg |
Master Builders Insurance Brokers (Bm64)
16:29 local1400mBenchmark 64$42,000
Winner3. Oakfield UtahSP $2.25
★ Top pickWon
3Oakfield Utah
Oakfield Utah has rattled off 3 wins from 5 starts with rapidly improving form and a génuine on-speed profile that suits Newcastle's strong positional bias.
2nd pick5th
10Prince Harrison
Prince Harrison is the model of consistency with 6 placings from his last 10 starts and draws the ideal inside gate for Newcastle's on-pace-friendly track. While his win strike-rate is modest, the class drop and barrier make him a serious each-way threat capable of running another prominent race.
999th pickScratched
7Celtic Sin
Celtic Sin arrives in career-best form, having contested this exact race type twice recently at Newcastle with a win and narrow placing.
Value pick7th
14Vexxy
Vexxy is a lightly-raced, quality-bred mare from a powerful stable showing definite ability with a debut win at this track.
- 1st3Oakfield UtahAaron Bullock$2.25
- 2nd9PhilatelicMitchell Bell$4.80
- 3rd4All GucciAndrew Calder$26.00
- 4th13Diamond ModelJean Van Overmeire$6.50
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Oakfield Utah | 5 | Aaron Bullock | S I Singleton | 59.5kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 9 | Philatelic | 8 | Mitchell Bell | Richard Litt | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 4 | All Gucci | 10 | Andrew Calder | R T Leemon | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Diamond Model | 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | Sara Ryan | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Prince Harrison | 1 | Deanne Panya | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 2 | First Landing | 11 | Brodie Loy | J A Sprague | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Vexxy | 4 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Super Sugoi | 3 | Jess Taylor | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 19 | Phoenix Power | 7 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Rotho Bro | 13 | Louise Day | J M Austin | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Can't Recall One | 2 | Adam Farragher | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 17 | Cenotes | 15 | Colt Prosser | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 13th | 8 | Mediaro | 18 | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg | $41.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Shamedy | 14 | Jett Newman | T G Payne | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Irish Jig | 14 | S I Singleton | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Celtic Sin | 17 | Keagan Latham | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Athena's Treasure | 12 | Rory Hutchings | T S Howlett | 56kg | |
| Scr | 16 | I Am Brave | 16 | Richard & Will Freedman | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Bjorn Ironside | 9 | Colt Prosser | 55kg |
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