05:30 newcastle Monday 16th February 2026

ARABIAN MELODY (6) sat on the pace and stuck on well to score by 0. 6 lengths at this track and distance when resuming from a layoff last time out. Finds another suitable race and can go on with the job. THE FINAL SAY (9) proved too strong two runs ago at Tuncurry. Safely held last time out when seventh over 7½f at Newcastle, beaten 10 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Will enjoy a drop in class so she is a major player. SHIRLEY'S TRIBUTE (5) resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months. Did win at her only other when resuming run when on debut, scoring over 6f at Bathurst. Ran sixth in a trial at Rosehill over 5f32yards recently. Capable of playing a major role. TROUNCE (4) has been thereabouts since getting off the mark three runs back, the latest effort a third over 7½f at Port Macquarie. Takes on a tougher assignment this time but is among the better hopes.