Selections and Best Bets for Newcastle : 11th August 2021

Selections and best bets from Chris Scholtz for the Newcastle meeting on August 11 plus Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports.

Picture: Steve Hart

NEWCASTLE WEDNESDAY August 11

Best Bets

RACE 5: (5) Windsweep (EW)

RACE 7: (4) Soami

For Value

RACE 3: (4) Come Along

RACE 6: (7) Brazenpine

RACE 1: 12-4-2-3

RACE 2: 1-8-4-9

RACE 3: 4-7-8-5

RACE 4: 5-2-3-12

RACE 5: 5-1-10-12

RACE 6: 12-5-9-3

RACE 7: 4-2-9-13

TRIAL WATCH REPORT

Noted Trial Runners

NEWCASTLE WEDNESDAY: Taborca (R1); Coodarady (R1); Yasamine (R1); Longbottom (R6);

SCONE THURSDAY: Lake Tana (R1); Serenata (R3); Capital Reign (R5); Vila Tinto (R6); Mascherata (R6); Rockbarton Roman (R6) 

MUSWELLBROOK FRIDAY: Vila Tinto (R1); Yorikiri (R1); Freckle Rock (R3); Hamoon Star (R4); Eyewitness (R6) Patrina (R7)

PORT MACQUARIE FRIDAY: Rockbarton Roman (R2)

RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Journalism; Kingsheir; Destination; Paulele; Ausbred Flirt; Nags To Riches; Ballistic Moon; Bruckner; Jal Lei; Kickatorp; Prince Invincible; Tocomah; Frosty Rocks; Brigantine; Laurelin; Sealion.

TRIAL POINTERS

WYONG August 2: The Kim Waugh-trained VILA TINTO (59.83; 35.20) showed he was ready to perform with an impressive 1000m maiden heat win.

ROSEHILL July 30: The unraced Capitalist 3YO COODARDY made an impression in his first trial by winning the quickest of the three 1030m heats (63.23; 35.69).

BLACKBOOK REPORT

Eligible Blackbook Runners – August 7

SANDOWN WEDNESDAY: Baglioni (R1)

Blackbookers – Selected August 7

(Follow for next 3 starts)

CONTEMPTUOUS: Sure to improve on first-up placing.

EIGHT DIAMONDS: Will benefit from more experience.

LOVEPLANET: Longer distances should suit.

MANKAYAN: Impressive Australian debut. Strong stayer.

REMARQUE: Luckless return. He sure has the class.

RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Arctic Thunder; Hi Stranger; Chat; Kutayha; Furrion; Criminal Code; Blondeau; La Chevalee; Our Playboy; Harpo Marx; Montez; Tycoonist


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Chris Scholtz

Managing Director Tronta Media P/L; Contributing Editor Racing & Sports
Chris is an award winning racing media professional working in the print, radio and online mediums since 1971 and managing director of his own racing industry media company since 1988. He has covered all of Australia’s major racing carnivals, numerous international events and is widely recognised as a leading form assessor and race analyst. Chris brings his passion for racing to racingandsports.com.au as its contributing editor since its launch in 2000.