NewcastleSat, February 17, 2024

MOBSTAR (1) resumed three weeks ago over 6f at this track and was only beaten 0.9 lengths into sixth. Has never missed the frame second up. Strips fitter and can play a major role. TERRITORY EXPRESS (3) returns from a break of three-and-a-half months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fifth over 1m1f at Randwick. Finds the right race to launch another bright campaign. GOLD CARD (7) saluted at Gosford two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when prominent at the bend before finishing fifth over 6¼f at Canterbury, beaten 2.5 lengths. Has the ability to take this out. LJUNGBERG (4) was unwanted in betting last start but performed beyond expectations when beaten a neck into second over 6f at this track. Mollie Fitzgerald stays aboard. One of the better hopes.