NewcastleSat, October 19, 2024

RIVANA (10) is a six-start maiden who filled a minor placing at Gunnedah at the last run before lay-offing. Handy draw will assist. Looks all set to kick the campaign off the right way. AGED CARE (4) wasn't far away in two runs during his maiden prep, the latest a fourth over 5½f at Scone five months ago. Has a low draw and is expected to measure up. EAGLES BEWARE (5) is a Capitalist gelding who cost AUD $ 160,000 (Inglis 2023 Australian Easter Yearling Sale) as a yearling and makes debut. Will strip fitter from a Rosehill trial run. Rates well here, among the chances. WIRE TO WIRE (7) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of R & W Freedman. By Trapeze Artist from Absolute Heaven. Looks forward enough after a Rosehill trial win. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.