03:45 newcastle Monday 16th February 2026

FLYING TRUFFLES (5) was well fancied on debut last start and was not far off the mark, finishing third and beaten 2. 25 lengths over 5¾f at this track. Improver who looks a major player. ARTIE'S MAGIC (1) resumed from a lay-off last start with a sound second over 7f at Taree. Nicely placed to take this out. SHOW US YA TEXTS (9) is a six-start maiden who finished fourth, beaten 4 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at Dubbo. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat. MARKWELL MELODY (8) was prominent into the straight last time but was claimed late to finish 10 lengths away in sixth over 6f87yards at Muswellbrook. Solid top-three chance on her best figures.