04:15 newcastle Monday 23rd March 2026

COUSIN CHUCK (3) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 4. 5 lengths back in second over 6½f at Taree. Placed to advantage and can take this out. ERNIEGY (1) resumed from a lay-off last start with a sound second over 6½f at Gunnedah after being prominent at the turn. Finds a tougher race but a big run is on the cards. ELLOFABY (6) is yet to break through in four runs. Finished seventh after being prominent at the turn at her last appearance over 5f at Tamworth on March 2. Expected to feature in the finish this time. WARBRECCAN (2) is a four-start maiden who returned last time and finished eighth at Muswellbrook over 5f, beaten 4 lengths. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration.