05:50 newcastle Thursday 12th March 2026

SHELSTEIN (2) showed early speed from an outside draw last start and raced on the pace before boxing on well to finish second, beaten a long neck, over 6½f at Hawkesbury. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. BETTER LATE (6) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1. 75 lengths from the winner in third over 5½f at Wyong. The engagement of Ashley Morgan is noteworthy. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. MISSILE MAGNATE (7) finished third last time over 5f at Wyong when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 2 lengths. Nicely placed to play a major role. NATION CHANGING (8) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by 0. 6 lengths over 6f at Tamworth. Open to plenty of improvement and must be included.