Race 4 COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRE BENCHMARK 64 HCP (1200m)
10. Tim’s Principal hasn’t completed additional again than fourth in his final 4, and continues to race effectively. Powered residence to beat the same subject right here three begins in the past earlier than closing off effectively in his subsequent two. Extra depth on this, however he’s drawn to search out cowl again within the pack and be saved for one last surge from the 400m.
Risks: 7. Mad Deel second up has greater than sufficient capability. 1. Merry Mac Boy will relish getting again on firmer floor after dropping out in more durable grade on a lavatory observe at Warwick Farm.
How one can play it: Tim’s Principal every means
Race 5 MAIDEN PLATE (1100m)
Open and larger subject of maidens right here at set weights. Assured progressive metro three-year-old 6. Midnight Harry can strike second-up at good odds. Was rock strong available in the market when hitting the road arduous right here from midfield and solely lacking by a neck. Fitter now, he can park just a little nearer from the same draw, and go one higher with a robust jockey taking up. Was scratched from Thursday’s Newcastle assembly to be saved for what’s now a weakened race.
Risks: Succesful filly 11. Full Revolution is one other second-up improver for Staff Snowden from a helpful draw. Over the percentages is bettering 9. Are Ee Que who missed a spot as a sizzling favorite right here on debut. Hole to the remaining.
How one can play it: Midnight Harry to win
Race 6 CLASS 1 HCP (1600m)
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2. Oakfield Eagle is effectively positioned so as to add an overdue second profession win deep into the prep. Tracked the pace earlier than careering away to bolt in a Tremendous Maiden right here three begins again, then was twice edged out narrowly in related line-ups over the mile. Even higher drawn this time rolling ahead and dictating over his pet journey.
Risks: 1. Ekeler is a menace off a break-through Tremendous Maiden win at Canterbury, and one other one to bypass Newcastle and race right here. 7. Subarctic has the fence draw and drops sharply in weight. Be shocked if a type of three doesn’t win, with bettering 4. Star Legacy deep into the marketing campaign sitting on the following line.
How one can play it: Oakfield Eagle to win
Race 7 MIDWAY BENCHMARK 64 HCP (1000m)
4. Treize could make it two on the bounce this prep, and three from 5 general. Had a lot over her metropolis rivals main all the best way first up, and cruised residence to win on the identical stage final prep. Weight rise is off-set by a 3kg declare coming again to a extra appropriate and shorter journey, and she or he’s headed for higher races than this.
Risks: 2. Procrastinator a menace resuming off a straightforward trial. 5. Par 5 is over the percentages with a key gear change. 1. Oceans One down in grade second up, and 7. Fludway resuming as a gelding off mushy trials and most well-liked right here to Newcastle on Thursday are each-way probabilities at good odds.
How one can play it: Treize to win
BEST BETS: Race 3 (3) COMMUNITY; Race 6 (2) OAKFIELD EAGLE
BEST VALUE: Race 5 (6) MIDNIGHT HARRY