04:10 newcastle Saturday 13th December 2025

CUESTA (6) finished second when resuming at Orange then couldn't repeat the dose last time when fourth at this track over 6¼f when beaten 3. 5 lengths. Best figures stack up and looks well placed to get off the mark. CITY GOLD FIELD (2) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 9 lengths back in ninth over 6½f at Kembla Grange. Will take some beating. GO ZOLA (7) returns after ten months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a eighth over 7½f at Rosehill. Has trialled two times leading into this. Strong winning chance on best figures. ALABAMA HUSSY (4) was prominent at the corner and finished second last time over 6½f at Hawkesbury, beaten 2 lengths. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she is good enough to play a major role.