04:50 newcastle Monday 23rd March 2026

BLAZING GURU (2) finished 1. 75 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1m1 1/4f at Mudgee a month ago as 5/2 favourite. Steps up in distance. Tackling tougher opposition but a bold showing is expected. AWESOME ARTIST (5) was in the firing line on the corner and progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1m2f at Hawkesbury after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Finds the right race this time and can take the next step and salute. ARE YOU KIDDING (1) is racing well. Scored at Muswellbrook in a then finished third, beaten 1. 4 lengths, over 1m at Scone at the latest appearance four weeks ago. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. One of the main contenders. DEVILS DAUGHTER (3) was beaten 5 lengths into fourth in a 1m2 3/4f contest at Goulburn last time out. No surprise to see her in contention.