NewcastleMon, February 16, 2026

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06:50 Newcastle

THE PRINCE OF MEREWETHER BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP

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Winner AUD $13,950 - 12 runners

6 ¾f

Going:

Surface: T

Race Tip

VIERVILLE (3) was a narrow winner last time over 6f at Scone with this rider Mitchell Bell aboard. Down in the weights this time so another big run is on the cards. SMART CRY (10) missed the frame when resuming last start over 6f at this track but wasn't all that far from the winner. Will drift back but wind up late. Will be tough to stop. ANTILOCAPRA (5) tackled city class latest when eighth at Rosehill, finishing 3 lengths from the winner. Will find this easier than last start. Should be involved in the finish. ATHENA'S TREASURE (4) was on a winning run of two races but last time out missed the frame when tenth over 6f at Randwick. Will drift back but wind up late. Must be respected.