05:30 newcastle Saturday 13th December 2025

FORBIDDEN RIFF (7) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished third at Hawkesbury two starts back then got the job done by 0. 9 lengths last time out over 1m1f at Hawkesbury. Lee Magorrian scored on him last time and retains the mount. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KONING (11) scored at Canberra last time out with 0. 7 lengths to spare over this journey. Has a good record at this trip with a win and one minor placing. Leading player. THINK WE'RE THERE (9) wasn't disgraced in city class last time when finishing fourth at Randwick Kensington. Will appreciate a drop in grade. Well placed and is one of the contenders. CONTALDO (1) is a genuine type with two minor placings from three starts this prep. Continued the trend at the most recent appearance when runner-up over 1m1f at Randwick Kensington. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.