5:20 Newcastle Tips

I do like the second fav back in trip, but on looking at Say What You See, he drops significantly in grade and has been running consistently well. This looks a golden opportunity to get his head back in front.

Mao Shang Wong is back at a distance and Cenvue, where he has already previously won. Although he had struggled at one mile 4 recently, he already has two wins at 1m2f this campaign, including one right here on the Tapeta track at Newcastle. Expect a huge run.

Had a win about a year ago at this track, then went off the boil with four poor runs. Has been rested since then and hopefully comes back fresh and can manage a place.

He appears to be a formidable each-way contender. The 8-year-old has shown promising form lately, finishing in the top three in two of his three races at Newcastle this year. His trainer, Iain Jardine, is recognized as one of the leading trainers at this venue.

He has good experience at Newcastle and has run some of his best races over the 1m 2f. He likes the Tapeta. Running off a mark of 62, much lower than his winning mark, he has been slipping down the races. I feel he can refind his form after a 6 of 12, by 4 lengths, and staying on late.

Was the last-time-out run on the all-weather by Natzor a sign that he's perhaps turned the corner? It was a fourth-place finish from the same mark over this trip. If he emulates that run, then there's a chance he can get involved. Obviously very unpredictable, but with course wins in the past, maybe worth a small play.