We have expert betting tips for racing at Newcastle on Friday, which includes eight races on the stakes racing card.
Punters get good value horse racing odds for the New South Wales meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.
Newcastle racing tips
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Webejamin didn’t fire at Randwick last time out, but the five-year-old mare gets a good chance to turn that form around.
She ran much better when second at Goulburn fresh up, which is more at this level of racing on Friday, so she should enjoy the drop in class.
She has yet to miss a win or placing at Newcastle from four starts, which adds to her chances.
Stake: 2 Units
Tuscany is nearing a win after running second two back before finishing fourth last time out at Warwick Farm.
The Waterhouse/Bott-trained colt is bred to be better than average, and it’s only a matter of time before he breaks through for a maiden win.
Look for him to settle handy to the pace and grind home better than most.
Stake: 1.5 Units
Bjorn Baker lines up Ride the River, who comes off a trial win at Rosehill, which should have him ready to go.
The four-year-old son of Headwater struggled at the end of his last prep, but he was fatigued, and he could sneak under the radar here.
Getting the inside draw with a light weight helps.
Stake: 1 Unit
Oh Diamond Lil keeps winning after scoring her last two at Randwick, and dropping from the mile to 1400m does her no harm.
She is a six-time winner overall, and she has enough tactical speed to put this field away, and we’re happy with the $4.80 odds.
55kg on her back is ideal, and she could make it three on the bounce.
Stake: 2 Units
Chris Waller has given Soul of Spain a good preparation with runs at Ipswich and Doomben, and now he’s ready for a rise in class.
The five-year-old import is going through his gears nicely, and we liked the way he put the field away with ease at Doomben.
After opening at $3, his odds have been smashed. That’s a good sign, so include him in picks.
Stake: 2.5 Units
Gunning for his fourth win this preparation is Headley Grange, who got the better of a tidy field at Rosehill last time out.
The five-year-old son of Exosphere has form in front of some smart types, and we expect him to be competitive at this level.
With nine wins from 20 starts, he deserves to be much shorter than $8.50.
Stake: 2 Units
Value is with Brok Cafe, who improved to run fourth at Newcastle last time out as an $8.50 chance.
The five-year-old mare by Mikki Isle owns a win and a placing at Newcastle, so it’s a course she likes, and she’s over the odds.
Aaron Bullock is riding well, so include her in Newcastle picks.
Stake: 1 Unit
