AU - Newcastle - Race 1

SARAPO (4) Frankel gelding set to deliver at start nine with the blinkers being added. Set to peak for this fourth-up after he closed strongly with a tough third over 1 ?m at Hawkesbury. Gets map favours and no excuses today. SCOOP THE POOL (5) drifted back from the outside gate and attacked the line strongly at his second run back when third over 1m at this track. Can race a little closer here and shapes as the main danger. LILAC GIRL (8) has come back a tougher filly at her second campaign and is starting to get up to her right distance range. Never really suited around the tight Wyong track with a plugging fourth over 1m. Expect to see her push forward from the awkward gate and play a leading role. CAVALRY (1) comes up from Victoria after surging late in a slow run contest to finish second over 7f at Pakenham. Sharp jump in trip and place prospects look best.