NewcastleSat, March 02, 2024

IVY'S WAY (7) will find this a little easier than her third on debut two weeks ago, beaten 1.5 lengths at the end of 4½f at this track. Promising type with improvement to come so she shouldn't be a maiden for long. DILUTION (1) returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fifth over 5f at Hawkesbury. Tuned up with a fourth in a recent trial at Randwick. Has ability and is a solid chance. HOO HAA (9) was last at the races when she finished tenth over 6f87yards at Muswellbrook on September 12. One to consider. MR MIDNIGHT (6) was well in commission on his debut over 4½f at this track back on May 20 and finished seventh, beaten 6 lengths. Will take a lot from that last run and is worth following up.