NewcastleMon, March 25, 2024

GUSTAV (7) will find this a little easier than his second on debut two-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten a long neck at the end of 5½f at Hawkesbury. Breaks from a wide draw but a big run is anticipated. NIBIDANO (3) returned last time with a solid second at Kembla Grange over 6f after being prominent at the bend. This doesn't look as hard so he will be hard to beat. CROWN ESTATE (12) finished 1.3 lengths from the winner in fifth last start over 5½f at Gosford, an improvement on his tenth on debut at Canterbury the run before. Finds a more suitable contest and can take this out. POINT OUT (9) ran a better race last time at his second career start when second over 6f at Moruya. Progressing well and is among the chances.