Race Overview
 
NEWCASTLE   06 June 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 05:04 WRS - SUPPORTING HARNESS RACING PACE 1609m
 HOUSTON STREET (1) finished fourth last start, beaten 7 metres at this track over 1609m. No excuses from this advantageous draw, and she is capable of running a big race. IDEAL MONDO (6) is racing well with four top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a second at this track over 2030m. Finds a suitable assignment and will prove very tough to beat once more. MAJOR MICKEY (4) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. MAMMALS RIDDLE (7) won by 3 metres over 1609m at this track last start at the second run back from a break. Open to further improvement.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
2 05:40 BARASTOC PACE 1609m
 IRE OF THE DRAGON (6) got the job done in tremendous style last start to score by 15 metres at this track over 1609m, that run following a third two starts back at this track. Finds a tougher race, but he has the ability to test this field. ULTIMATE CRUZA (3) was expected to do a lot more last time out when fifth, beaten 8 metres, over 1980m at Tamworth. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Top 3 claims this time. NEON TIGER (5) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 2 metres at this track over 1609m. POPS JOY (8) has been hard to fault of late, adding to the winning tally last start with success over 1609m at this track. Stick with him.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
3 06:05 SOMERSET MEATS PACE 2030m
 FLARE UP (7) has been racing very well and registered another victory last time out, scoring by 2 metres over 2030m at this track. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. This doesn't look as hard, so she is sure to prove tough to beat again. VINCENTIUS MAXIMUS (6) turned in a much better run last start when successful over 1980m at Tamworth, getting home by 12 metres after leading. Steps up a level, but he is capable of running another big race. LULLABY (5) is better than her last-start tenth over 2030m at this track. KILLARA SAMURAI (2) disappointed last time when eighth over 1720m at Penrith. Can turn things around from a good draw.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
4 06:40 GLOBAL BRANDS LIQUOR PACE 1609m
 BETTERTHANFEDERER (1) went well to finish third two starts ago, then registered a comfortable win last start, scoring by 10 metres over 1609m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a similar lineup, so he is capable of getting the job done again. HEAVENLY HOLLY (7) finished third last start, beaten 3.5 metres at this track over 2030m. Has the ability and should be right in the finish. FIRE FOX (9) disappointed last time when ninth over 1609m at Menangle. Can make amends. QUADDIE VC (6) is worth some thought based on his third over 1609m at this track two runs ago. Include in all multiples to be safe.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
5 07:10 TOOHEYS PACE 1609m
 OUR SPECIAL MEMORY (2) finished second last start, beaten 12 metres at Menangle over 1609m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Ideally placed and is sure to play a major role. NEXT TO ME (3) drew wide last start and was safely held, beaten 17 metres into seventh at this track over 2030m. Finds a tougher race, but from a far better starting position, a win is not out of the question. JOHN MCLEAN (7) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when he finished third at Menangle over 1609m. BEANCOUNTER (4) is the best of the rest after finishing runner-up over 1609m at this track last time out.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
6 07:41 GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE 2030m
 MISS ALOHA (5) is in good form at present. Finished second at her latest appearance over 2030m at this track, beaten 5.5 metres. Primary contender based on recent form. ONETANGI GIRL (3) finished fifth last start, beaten 17 metres at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m. Has ability and should be right in the finish. TRIED AND TRUSTED (4) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2030m at this track. Watch closely.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
7 08:12 AVE TECHNOLOGIES PACE 2030m
 OZZIE CORKA (10) settled close to the pace then found the lead only to be claimed in the straight and finish second last start over 2125m at Penrith, that run on the back of an unplaced effort at Menangle, the run before. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Good enough to put himself in the winners' stall. KARAOKE KING (7) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4.5 metres from the winner in fourth over 2030m at this track. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. This is a nice drop in grade, so he is sure to prove tough to beat. TOUGH TALKS (4) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 1609m at this track four days ago. MY LADY SARAH (6) is better than her last-start modest effort over 1609m at this track.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
8 08:45 THE TAB APP PACE 2030m
 KISSMELVIS (10) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Performed well once again when third at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 metres. Drawn to enjoy a nice run, with luck possibly playing a role at some point. Good enough to put himself back in the winners' stall. SHADOW ECLIPSE (9) was successful at his most recent outing by a head at this track over 1609m after an encouraging minor placing the start before. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Taking on a better field, but he is capable of running another big race. BREXITT (1) has the perfect inside draw and is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. STICK MAN (4) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.  SUGGESTED PLAY: