Our Black Book: Horses You Must Follow From Newcastle 11/5

Our analyst has reviewed the sectional times, ratings & replays from last Saturday’s Newcastle meeting & has placed five horses you must follow in our black book below.

Scarlet Oak

This Chris Waller trained filly won comfortably on debut, came second last start and was able to win here by 2.4 lengths. She jumped out well and let down quickly along the rail when entering the straight. Once hitting the front she extended her lead and never looked like losing. She handled the heavy 9 track conditions superbly and looks well set to continue her winning form.

Tashi 

She was only fairly away and sat backfield. Beginning her run with 400m to go she bumped into Sinawaan which looked to slow her momentum. When she got into the clear she was almost able to run down Semillion, who lead all the way and won. If she can show the same turn of foot next start and get a clean run, she will be a good chance to go one better.

Iknowastar

He did almost everything right, jumped well, led and almost held off challengers to score here third up. He was only passed in the last 50m and went on to finish third by 0.85 lengths to Magnaspin, who boasts a very good record on wet tracks. His next start will be his fourth this preparation, he is unbeaten fourth up, after placing in all three runs so far, he looks ready to win.

Passeggiata

Racing NSW stewards noted that on jumping she shifted out and made contact with Deep Rouge and Markwell Dreamer. She settled in an uncharacteristic midfield position unlike all her prior starts where she has lead. Still ran well to finish second behind Kote by 1.5 lengths. If she can find the lead easily next start she will be hard to beat.