Newcastle

Tomorrow, October 17, 2026Flat7fSoft

Verdict

MINDGAMES (5) was as expected on debut as a juvenile, and then was well placed when cruising home fresh up to score at Goulburn 11 days ago in a modest class 1 field over 1400m. He has come through that run unscathed, and is the one to beat again. OUTTA LINE (6) resumed in a tougher field at Rosehill just over 2 weeks ago, needing the run, finishing sixth over 1300m. The extra 300m is the key for us, and with a dip in grade, she will be a quick improver with some luck off a wide gate. PAPPA BLUE (7) will find this easier than his last start at Canterbury a month ago, and having top hoop Aaron Bullock in the saddle will help offset his wide draw here. He is peaking at the right time, and is worth another chance. WALLACE STATION (10) made it 2 wins from just 3 starts when scoring an all the way win here a fortnight ago. He cops an extra 2kg, but looks capable of working his way through the grades this season. AUTUMN SKY (11) was a tad unlucky fresh up. Keep safe, despite a wide gate.

Pappa Blue
Wallace Station
Autumn Sky

Win Only

Mindgames
10. Wallace Station
J: RORY HUTCHINGST: MICHAEL FREEDMAN
F: 151
Price History:
4.33
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start won by 1.4 len in a Cl1 at this track on October 3 over 1500m defeating Varjak carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Before that 5th of 11 in a Cl1 at Illawarra Grange on September 17 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Beautiful You carrying 56.5kg at $6. One of the top 4 contenders.
3. Varjak
J: LOUISE DAYT: CIARON MAHER
F: 0x322
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start 2nd of 7 in a Cl1 at this track on October 3 over 1500m, 1.4 len behind Wallace Station carrying 60kg at $2.15. The race before that 2nd of 11 in a Cl1 at Illawarra Grange on September 17 over 1450m, 0.5 len behind Beautiful You carrying 59.5kg at $4. Has ability but finds a difficult assignment here.
7. Pappa Blue
J: AARON BULLOCKT: ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
F: 07x36
Price History:
10.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 10 in a Cond Bm68 at Kembla Grange on August 29 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Equilibrist with 57.5kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 in a Bm72 at Canterbury on September 16 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Fierceness carrying 56kg at $8.50. Making headway and can break through.
4. Glastonbury Girl
J: REECE JONEST: MATTHEW SMITH
F: 1x324
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 10 in a Cond Bm68 at this track on October 3 over 1300m, 3 len behind Caltsar with 58kg at $5.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 in a Bm64 at Illawarra Grange on September 17 over 1450m, 2 len behind Powder Man carrying 59.5kg at $1.65. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention.
Outta Line
8. Alabama Blitz
J: LEE MAGORRIANT: CAMERON CROCKETT
F: x6872
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Most recently 2nd of 11 in a Bm74 at Scone on September 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Nova Centauri carrying 57kg at $12. The run before that 7th of 9 in a Cond Bm68 at this track on August 1 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Red Rags To Bulls with 57.5kg at $12. Others favoured.
2. So Rebellious
J: WILLIAM STANLEYT: GARY PORTELLI
F: 15535
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 12 in a Midway Bm72 at Randwick on October 3 over 1800m, slow going 3 len behind Philatelic with 55.5kg at $26. The start before that 3rd of 11 in a Midway Bm72 at Randwick on September 19 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Barrengarry carrying 55.5kg at $41. Strong top-three chance.
11. Autumn Sky
J: MITCHELL BELLT: RICHARD LITT
F: 1x4
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Third race start. Won on debut won by 0.5 len in a Mid Mdn at this track on March 31 over 1250m defeating The Champion with 56.5kg at $2.35. Returned from break eased back early on 4th of 7 in a Mid Bm64 at Illawarra Grange on October 1 over 1300m, 5 len behind Maidoff carrying 57kg at $7. Fitter and is worth including.
Danish Fortune
9. Angel Feet
J: JEFF PENZAT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 310x5
Price History:
101.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months from last on the turn 5th of 9 in a Bm64 at Illawarra Grange on October 1 over 1450m, 2.25 len behind Donatello with 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Yarra Valley on February 21 over 1968m, 2.75 len behind Yoshi Stardom with 59kg at $7. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
13. Cassie's Lad
J: LIAM RIORDANT: JAY HOPKINS
F: 68x69
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 in a Cl3 Bm66 at Taree on September 22 over 1263m, slow going 6 len behind Ellofadude with 55kg at $61. Second-up ran last of 9 in a Cl2 at Muswellbrook on October 5 over 1280m, 7 len behind Missile Magnate carrying 55.5kg at $41. Not keen.

Non-Runners

14. Saint Emilion
J: -T: JASON DEAMER
F: 05x77
Price History:
81.00
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 in a Bm64 at this track on September 19 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Puerto Banus with 59.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 in a 5yo+ Bm64 at this track on October 6 over 1500m, 7 len behind Great Idea carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. Likely to struggle.

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