AU2 - Newcastle - Race 3

IRE OF THE DRAGON (1) backs up after he came from this barrier to go under by only 2.7m in a higher-graded race here on Friday. That added to the recent consistency having recorded a string of seconds prior. Looks well placed so can break through. GUNFIGHTERSGHOST (6) did a good job to lead for a comfortable win last start, scoring by more than 10 metres at this circuit and distance. Draws a couple of spots wider but could back that up. HALLOWEEN (9) has been racing at Menangle of late but has a good record at this circuit, winning the last time he raced here. BREXITT (3) is up in grade on the last-start win but gets a favourable draw.