04:55 newcastle Monday 16th February 2026

STRAAND CARE (2) started favourite last time over 5f at Tamworth but could only manage third. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. The testing material. MIRAI SAN (4) was in the money two starts back at Tamworth but couldn't back it up last time when eighth, beaten 2. 5 lengths, at Scone over 6f. Likely improver with strong prospects. JOSEPHINE (6) finished seventh when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 6f at Scone, beaten only one length. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. JASON DARREN (1) was last at the races when he finished 14th over 1m at Dubbo on October 3. Worth plenty of thought.