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NEWCASTLE PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | FRIDAY JULY 4TH 2025
931m Track with a 189m Home Straight. No Sprint Lane. 8 Horses across the front row.
RACE 1 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
3. Love Lou
10. Kissmelvis
5. Neon Tiger
1. Ire Of The Dragon
Betting Strategy
Interesting race to kick things off. Love Lou should have the gate speed to cross to the pegs 1st and then have options. Kissmelvis was an impressive all the way winner last start – the draw makes it harder tonight.
RACE 2 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
2. Ultimate Diva
1. Fleur Bella
9. Hidden Delight
10. My Lady Sarah
Betting Strategy
Ultimate Diva is the horse to beat. We haven't seen her display high gate speed in recent times so thats the slight query with her tonight.
RACE 3 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
2. Double It Harry
9. Dance With Carmer
1. Obadiah Dragon
6. Imperial Night
Betting Strategy
BACK: 2. Double It Harry (WIN) for 1 unit (Rated at $4.50)
Double It Harry found the line quite well last start over the longer trip. Draws to race on speed tonight and senior driver takes the reins tonight.
RACE 4 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
7. Luke John
9. Abstract Art
1. Zahra Lou
2. Bolero
Betting Strategy
LAY: 1. Zahra Lou (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $3.00)
Not overly taken with Zahra Lou after 2 runs in NSW. Looks a high pressure race tonight with good early speed and I think she poses a good risk.
RACE 5 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
7. Black Onyx
1. Dangerous Threats
2. Master Catch
5. Holy Camp Dillon
Betting Strategy
BACK: 7. Black Onyx (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $3.50)
Black Onyx was a very good effort last start when used hard early before breezing in quick time to finish 3rd at Menangle. Might be forced to sit outside lead again tonight but a repeat of last start would still see him hard to beat here.
RACE 6 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
1. Mac Thunder
2. Errol Fin
9. Ellezie
4. Chlobro
Betting Strategy
Mac Thunder should be able to punch through and lead early. He is the horse to beat with solid recent form. Errol Fin might be able to create space behind him and is the clear danger if thats the map.
RACE 7 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
9. Wat Ever You Need
6. Ultimate Rhapsody
4. Watch Your Back
1. Stick Man
Betting Strategy
Tricky race. Wat Ever You Need is racing well but will need luck from inside back row draw. Ultimate Rhapsody is racing consistently but does find it hard to win.
RACE 8 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
1. Tennesse Kid
10. My Ultimate Franco
4. Our Ultimate Kimmy
7. Blazing High
Betting Strategy
Tough 2yo race to assess. Tennesse Kid has trialled up quite well at Penrith and gets the right draw. My Ultimate Franco and Our Ultimate Kimmy have both trialled fairly at Menangle.
RACE 9 | TOP 4 SELECTIONS
3. Lord Jaydo
4. The Great Wave
9. Major Poppi
2. Miki Be Free
Betting Strategy
BACK: 3. Lord Jaydo (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $2.50)
Lord Jaydo never stopped trying last start when 2nd to Francos Delight. Draws to the inside of the main danger tonight and I think Jack will look to keep that advantage.
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