Racing Tips

Newcastle Racing Tips: Thursday, April 22nd

Racing heads to Newcastle on Tuesday and Billy Bestford has singled out two selections he’s keen to back.

by
Billy Bestford
21 April 2021

We head to Newcastle today for a strong 8 race card where Billy Bestford has done the form.

The track is currently rated a Good 4 and the rail is out 6 metres.

There’s two selections on today’s card, which come up in Race 5 and Race 7.

Find our preview and betting tips below.

Race 1

Simtrack Mdn Hcp (900m)
12:40pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Simtrack Mdn Hcp (900m) 12:40pm (AEDT)
1. Rocstar Boy (4) J: Joshua Parr (58kg) T: Mark Newnham	5	4.8	4.6	4.8	5.3	4.6
2. Ernos Magic (9) J: James Innes Jnr (57.5kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou	13	12	13	11	12	12
3. Market Watch (7) J: Ms Kathy O'hara (57.5kg) T: P M Perry	46	51	61	61	55	61
4. Three Wise Men (6) J: Robbie Dolan (57.5kg) T: Edward Cummings	101	126	151	91	131	151
5. Wheel (1) J: Tim Clark (57.5kg) T: James Cummings	4.5	4.4	4.6	4.4	4.45	4.4
6. Belle O'ballee (8) J: Tommy Berry (55.5kg) T: P & P Snowden	8	8	8.5	8	7.5	8
7. Boss Shelby (3) J: Grant Buckley (55.5kg) T: L J Fairhall	27	31	26	41	33	34
8. Rothrock (2) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (55.5kg) T: P M Perry	41	61	71	61	63	71
9. Tillotson (5) J: Keagan Latham (55.5kg) T: John Thompson	2.15	2.15	2.2	2.3	2.1	2.2

Race 2

Sage Painting Mdn Plate (1300m)
1:15pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Sage Painting Mdn Plate (1300m) 1:15pm (AEDT)
1. First Fleet (7) J: Andrew Adkins (59kg) T: Mick Attard	51	51	71	61	69	61
2. Conference (3) J: Jeff Penza (58.5kg) T: G R Nickson	91	101	151	101	131	101
3. Maramoti (8) J: Tim Clark (58.5kg) T: C J Waller
4. Supreme Challenger (9) J: Robbie Dolan (58.5kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou	9	9	10	10	8.8	9.5
5. Tuscan Gaze (2) J: Tommy Berry (58.5kg) T: C J Waller	2.45	2.45	2.3	2.6	2.45	2.3
6. Alighted (6) J: Ms Alysha Collett (56.5kg) T: A J Cummings
7. Cotehele (4) J: Brenton Avdulla (56kg) T: J A O'shea	2.5	2.45	2.5	2.4	2.45	2.4
8. Mandalong Nero (5) J: Quayde Krogh (56kg) T: G R Nickson
9. Ovoid (1) J: Joshua Parr (56kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou	4.8	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.85	4.8

Race 3

The Prince Of Merewether Mdn (1200m)
1:50pm (AEDT)

Race 3 The Prince Of Merewether Mdn (1200m) 1:50pm (AEDT)
1. Explosive Truth (2) J: Sam Clipperton (58kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
2. Poignant (8) J: Tommy Berry (58kg) T: P & P Snowden	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.5	1.52	1.5
3. Alura (3) J: Brenton Avdulla (57.5kg) T: J A O'shea
4. Supreme Leader (6) J: Robbie Dolan (57kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou	3	3.3	3.2	3.7	3.05	3
5. Curtis Island (5) J: Tim Clark (56kg) T: R L Pearse	9	8	11	8	9.1	8.5
6. Lala Lala (1) J: Ms Alysha Collett (56kg) T: A J Cummings
7. Leave Me Be (9) J: Jason Collett (55.5kg) T: C J Waller
8. Superior One (4) J: Darryl Mclellan (55.5kg) T: D Lane	81	61	151	81	85	81
9. Top Hoffa (7) J: Ms Amelia Denby (55.5kg) T: Jeremy Smith	26	26	31	21	22.5	26

Race 4

Sharp Electronics Group Mdn (1500m)
2:25pm (AEDT)

Race 4 Sharp Electronics Group Mdn (1500m) 2:25pm (AEDT)
1. Ricky Bobby (10) J: Shaun Guymer (59kg) T: Daniel Robinson	7.5	7.5	8.5	8	7.4	7.5
2. Premonitions (3) J: Keagan Latham (57.5kg) T: Alexandre Lemarie	101	126	151	101	161	126
3. Borsalina (5) J: Andrew Adkins (57kg) T: Mick Attard	9.5	10	9.5	10	10.6	10
4. All At Sea (1) J: Ms Louise Day (56.5kg) T: James Harding	11	11	12	12	12.2	10
5. Aunt Belle (8) J: Ms Kathy O'hara (56.5kg) T: Ms W Lapointe	10	11	10	11	10.8	10
6. Diamond Kat (2) J: Jason Collett (56.5kg) T: William Freedman	8.5	8	8.5	7	8.7	8.5
7. Don Salvatore (7) J: Ms Simone Vella (56.5kg) T: David Moore	151	151	201	151	221	151
8. Marsh Lillie (11) J: Reece Jones (56.5kg) T: S Sampson	15	16	16	18	16.8	17
9. Media Man (9) J: Tyler Schiller (56.5kg) T: M S Minervini	2.35	2.4	2.5	2.5	2.15	2.4
10. Mexican Standoff (4) J: Grant Buckley (56.5kg) T: S Farley	9.5	9.5	10	10	10	9.5
11. Sarcophagus (6) J: Robbie Dolan (56.5kg) T: D Lane	20	21	19	17	21.5	21

Race 5

Oas Technology (Bm64) (1880m)
3:05pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Oas Technology (Bm64) (1880m) 3:05pm (AEDT)
1. Prospero (2) J: Dylan Gibbons (61.5kg) T: Nathan Doyle	8.5	8	8.5	8	9.1	7.5
2. Etheridge (6) J: Keagan Latham (59kg) T: John Thompson	17	17	19	17	15.4	19
3. Senor Toba (1) J: Tommy Berry (59kg) T: C J Waller
4. Slatey Bay (9) J: Aaron Bullock (59kg) T: Brett Thompson	26	21	31	17	26.5	21
5. Raptures (10) J: Brenton Avdulla (58kg) T: K A Lees	12	12	12	13	11.4	12
6. My Delight (13) J: Tim Clark (57.5kg) T: C J Waller	4.4	4.5	4.8	4.6	4.85	4.6
7. Bob (11) J: Joshua Parr (57kg) T: Mark Newnham	8.5	8.5	9	9	8.9	9
8. Rock The Bells (5) J: Grant Buckley (57kg) T: R & M Freedman	4.6	4.6	4.4	4.6	4.2	4.6
9. Savagery (8) J: Sam Clipperton (56.5kg) T: C J Waller	10	10	9.5	12	9.5	10
10. Casirina (7) J: Robert Thompson (56kg) T: M R Stitt	19	19	21	21	21.5	21
11. Fanmalia (4) J: Reece Jones (56kg) T: R P Northam	20	18	17	21	19.4	21
12. Lunar Rain (15) J: Unknown (56kg) T: J C Coyle
13. Rebel Rama (12) J: Ms Jess Taylor (55kg) T: M C Conners	8.5	9.5	9.5	9	9	9
14. What's Onemore (3) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (55kg) T: Angela Graham	41	51	51	34	51	51
15. De Valera (14) J: Jason Collett (55kg) T: Clare Cunningham

Thought (3) Senor Toba was a touch over the odds after taking on a strong city class bm72 last start. The drop back to this grade is much more suited and I really like the step out t0 1880m now. The other positive is seeing him back on top of the ground where he looked a much better horse going off his maiden win.

(1) Prospero has come back in good order after finishing off last prep in good fashion. Bolted in fresh and now takes the step up in grade. Like the claim with Dylan Gibbons on board.

(7) Bob started a $2.40 favourite last start at Hawkesbury over 2000m. Never really looked like winning there but think he will take plenty of improvement from that run and now looks ready to peak here 3rd up. $9 looks enticing.

Tip: (7) Bob - $8.50 at Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: 0.5 unit WIN Bob

Race 6

Hungerford Hill (Bm64) (1400m)
3:45pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Hungerford Hill (Bm64) (1400m) 3:45pm (AEDT)
1. Amy's Shadow (5) J: Brandon Griffiths (63kg) T: Brett Thompson
2. Dreaming Of Gold (2) J: Dylan Gibbons (60.5kg) T: Nathan Doyle	13	13	14	14	14.2	14
3. Sophomore (9) J: Brenton Avdulla (60.5kg) T: J A O'shea	4.8	4.6	5	4.8	4.8	4.6
4. Shamani (8) J: Keagan Latham (59.5kg) T: R & M Freedman	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.7	8
5. Latina Beauty (12) J: Ashley Morgan (59kg) T: Matthew Smith
6. Palazzi Signorili (3) J: Ms Jess Taylor (58kg) T: M C Conners	34	34	34	41	41	41
7. Always On Show (1) J: Andrew Gibbons (57.5kg) T: K A Lees	6	5.5	5	5.5	5.5	5.5
8. Spanish Pearl (6) J: Reece Jones (57.5kg) T: Edward Cummings	11	11	12	11	11.6	12
9. Splendiferous (4) J: Tim Clark (57.5kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott	2.8	2.9	3	3	2.85	2.8
10. Our Girl Sniti (13) J: Andrew Adkins (57kg) T: R J Quinton	18	20	19	19	17.8	21
11. Hit The High Note (11) J: Serg Lisnyy (56.5kg) T: M S Minervini
12. Majestic Wings (7) J: Robbie Dolan (56.5kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou
13. Pluck And Lucky (10) J: Jason Collett (56kg) T: A J Denham	15	17	18	14	15	16

Race 7

Tab Venue Mode (Bm64) (1400m)
4:20pm (AEDT)

Race 7 Tab Venue Mode (Bm64) (1400m) 4:20pm (AEDT)
1. Commander Bell (11) J: Brandon Griffiths (60.5kg) T: B A Partelle	46	51	61	51	61	51
2. Dalaalaat (2) J: Dylan Gibbons (60.5kg) T: Nathan Doyle	7	7	7.5	7	7.6	7
3. Riccardo (7) J: Jason Collett (60.5kg) T: A J Denham	17	17	19	18	16.6	18
4. Cool World (5) J: Aaron Bullock (60kg) T: P M Perry	23	21	26	26	24.5	21
5. Media Starguest (9) J: Ms Louise Day (60kg) T: R J Quinton
6. Adelaide's Light (6) J: Tommy Berry (59kg) T: P & P Snowden	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.76	1.8
7. Cuban Joe (3) J: Sam Clipperton (59kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott	10	9.5	10	9	9.9	9
8. Roshan (14) J: Jean Van Overmeire (58kg) T: Matthew Smith	101	126	151	101	141	126
9. Nitride (12) J: Matthew Palmer (57.5kg) T: Lou Mary	21	21	21	21	19.6	23
10. Dundee (8) J: Grant Buckley (57kg) T: Ms K Gavenlock	81	101	201	81	101	101
11. Sian (4) J: Brenton Avdulla (57kg) T: K A Lees
12. Texas Storm (1) J: Ms Kathy O'hara (57kg) T: R R Milligan	5.5	6	6	6.5	6.1	5.5
13. Zachariah (10) J: Unknown (56.5kg) T: G Portelli
14. Magic Charlee (13) J: Jeff Penza (55kg) T: R P Northam	71	71	91	81	73	81

Pretty keen on the chances of (6) Adelaide’s Light here after a dominant maiden win last start and now looks ready to go on with it. Couldn’t have been more impressive there and should enjoy every favour from barrier 6. Finds a senior jockey and has plenty of upside.

(3) Riccardo can be a big improver at a price here. Just didn’t pick up when asked for an effort first up but I don’t mind them stepping him out to this trip for the first time to see what he can do. Has won 2nd up before and think his best can win.

(7) Cuban Joe was an impressive debut winner after missing the kick. From the low draw you’d expect him further forward today and could be the surprise packet.

Tip: (6) Adelaide’s Light - $2.90 at TopSport

Value: Cuban Joe - $10.20 at SportsBetting

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Adelaide’s Light, 0.25u EW Cuban Joe

Race 8

Yarraman Park Conditional-Bm68 (1200m)
4:55pm (AEDT)

Race 8 Yarraman Park Conditional-Bm68 (1200m) 4:55pm (AEDT)
1. Chalmers (7) J: Dylan Gibbons (61.5kg) T: K A Lees	12	12	14	12	11	12
2. Asudem (12) J: Patrick Scorse (60.5kg) T: Luke A Thomas
3. Leave Me Some (14) J: Ms Louise Day (60kg) T: Grant Marshall	7	7	6	7	7.1	6.5
4. Henschel (6) J: Jason Collett (59kg) T: A J Denham	5	4.8	4.4	4.6	4.8	4.6
5. Mollycoddle (3) J: Joshua Parr (58.5kg) T: James Cummings
6. Siesta Key (2) J: Brenton Avdulla (58.5kg) T: K A Lees	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.5
7. The Drake (1) J: Ashley Morgan (58.5kg) T: Ms J Graham	17	17	19	17	17.8	18
8. Gumshoe (13) J: Reece Jones (58kg) T: M P Quinn	12	13	12	14	11.8	13
9. Time For Victory (4) J: Tyler Schiller (58kg) T: Mark Newnham	4	4.4	4.4	4.2	4.15	4.4
10. Mandalong Tapit (10) J: Andrew Adkins (56.5kg) T: Ms S Grills	17	17	17	18	17.4	18
11. Trophies Galore (9) J: Daniel Northey (56kg) T: Andrew Robinson	10	10	10	10	10.4	10
12. Illecebrous (8) J: Andrew Gibbons (55kg) T: K A Lees
13. Ever So Natural (5) J: Ms Mikayla Weir (55kg) T: Tim Mcintosh	17	17	19	18	17.4	18
14. Bedtime Stories (11) J: Unknown (55kg) T: B A Partelle	91	101	101	101	95	101

Billy Bestford

Billy has been an avid racing fan ever since he and a few mates started a punters club once they turned 18. Following the initial punters clubs, he was properly hooked after landing a nice collect on Admire Rakti in the 2014 Caulfield Cup and has had a soft spot for Japanese horses ever since. Is a massive fan of 'blinkers first time' and has been known to enjoy a 'Hail Mary' multi. Loves punting across metro Sydney and Melbourne every Saturday but isn't scared to venture West late in the day to find a Pikey special.