Newcastle hosts a ten-race card for this Saturday’s main meeting in New South Wales. The meeting features the Newcastle Herald Hunter in Race 8 over 1300m and is accompanied by the Group 3 NZB 3YO Spring Stakes and the Listed NJC The Beauford. The rail is in its True position, and selections are for a Good track with fine weather predicted leading in. Monitor conditions closer to race time.
The first race kicks off at 12.35pm AEDT and the last concludes at 5:55pm AEDT.
Here's our three best bets for the Newcastle card this Saturday!
Newcastle Racing Best Bets – Saturday, November 14
| Race |
Best Bet |
Odds |
| Race 2 |
Rock Empire – Win |
$2.90 (2.5u) |
| Race 5 |
Cuban Cigar – Win |
$3.80 (2u) |
| Race 8 |
King Of Roseau – Win / Place |
$8.50 (1u) / $3.10 (3u) |
Race 2 – NZB Alf Kneebone Trans-Tasman Trophy BM88 - 1850m (1:10pm AEDT)
(1) Rock Empire– 6YO Gelding who tried to dictate last start over 1500m and tired late when being run down by Man Of Worth who is a handy type. Drawn well again to race on his terms and Nash Rawiller retains the ride which boosts confidence. Rates well and looks a good bet.
(3) Agent Zero– 4YO Gelding who was super second up winning very well over 1500m in BM78 grade beating Donatello who is a fancied one. Up in grade now and up in distance, but looks capable third up and there is no reason why he cant go on with things. Watch the market.
Best Bet
(1) Rock Empire
$2.90 (2.5 Units)
Race 5 – Ausure Insurance – Rose Davies Legend Mile BM78 – 1600m (2:55pm AEDT)
(3) Amreekiyah– 5YO mare who returned superbly at Warwick Farm over 1400m getting the job done comfortably. Fitter now and looks to be talented enough to give this a shake. 1600m the only query.
(5) Cuban Cigar– 4YO Gelding who has been racing honestly and looks set up back out to the mile now after last start when he ran on intently from midfield to only just miss and that was with 62kg on his back. Drawn well and gets every chance with Jason Collett in the saddle. Goes well.
(6) Spaceballs– 5YO Mare who chased gamely last start and will appreciate the rise in trip today. Drawn well and will be peaking fourth up. $8.00 into $4.50, so the market is keen. Major player.
Best Bet
(5) Cuban Cigar
$3.80 (2 Units)
Race 8 – The Newcastle Herald Hunter – Listed - 1300m (4:45pm AEDT)
(3) King Of Roseau– 5YO Gelding who doesn’t look all that appealing on paper, but he has been racing well enough without an awful lot of luck in running. Hard fit now being fourth up and has 3 wins from 5 goes at this trip. I wouldn’t be surprised if he is primed now for this run. Value
(7) Infancy- 6YO Mare who hasn’t won in a while, but has been improving on each run. Last start was very good over 1400m finishing second behind LAZZURA at Group 2 level. Drops back to listed company now and looks to be going well enough now to feature. Worth thought.
(11) Disneck- 6YO gelding who is the roughie of the race and although finishing 6th in his last two starts he has found the line well and will appreciate the extra 100m. Drawn well and Bjorn Baker stable is going well. Blow out hope.
Best Bet
(3) King Of Roseau E/W
$8.50/$3.10 (1u/3u)
