AU2 - Newcastle - Race 3

SOHO CRUZA (9) has not raced for four months. Looks forward enough for this return after winning in a recent trial. May need luck at some stage extracting from the inside of the second row. Sure to be right there at the finish. KISS BEFORE TWELVE (1) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1 ¹/16m at Bathurst. Has the benefit of a good draw. Well-placed to take this out. LUCIENDO BIEN (8) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1 ¹/16m at Penrith. BIRUBI BOOGIE (2) faces the starter for the first time. By A Rocknroll Dance and hails from the G A Harding stable. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Placed in a recent trial and looks well placed to score at her first appearance.