Newcastle Racing Tips for Thursday, November 20th 2025

We have expert betting tips for racing at Newcastle on Thursday, which includes seven races at the meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the New South Wales meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Newcastle racing tips

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Race 1. (13:50) Vale Scott Dailey Maiden (1250m)

#1 – Everybody Rise @ $3.50

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It can be expensive to follow Everybody Rise, but we’re going to back him until he wins a race.

The four-year-old son of Snitzel owns eight placings from 12 starts, including a second placing at Hawkesbury last time out.

He meets an even field, and we’re going to the well again.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (14:25) Davali Thoroughbreds Maiden (900m)

#3 – Aeternum @ $5.50

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It’s not an easy debut race for Aeternum, but he has looked good at the trials when winning at Beaumont and Wyong.

The Kristen Buchanan-trained colt is bred for speed by Tassort, and we like the way he stretched out to win both trials.

Barrier two with Zac Lloyd riding strengthens his chances.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 3. (15:05) Kick Up for Racing Midway Maiden (1400m)

#6 – So Rebellious @ $11.00

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Looking to cap off consistent form is So Rebellious, who ran third at Nowra last time out, and there is improvement to come.

The three-year-old colt by Rebel Dane owns two placings from four starts, and there isn’t much over this field, so he could take advantage.

Look for a betting push on race day.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (15:40) O'Neills Tyres Steve O’Neill Memorial C1 (1400m)

#2 – Viktor @ $7.50

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Viktor wasn’t too far away when running fourth at Kembla Grange, and he’s good enough to get back to winning form.

The son of Frankel is bred to be better than average, and his win at Mudgee was a good confidence boosting performance.

With a run under his belt, he should be ready to win.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (16:15) New Zealand Bloodstock BM64 (1250m)

#4 – Oakfield Mercury @ $6.50

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A winner of two from three races, Oakfield Mercury is a good chance to win fresh up.

The 1250m might be a touch short of his best, but this isn’t an overly strong field, so we expect him to run well.

Punters get each-way odds to include in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (16:55) National Thoroughbred Week BM68 (1400m)

#3 – Rebel Rhapsody @ $5.00

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Boasting two wins from five starts this preparation is Rebel Rhapsody, who is a good chance of making it three wins.

He won at Scone three back, and although beaten twice since, his run for third at Newcastle last start is a good form guide.

It could pay to take the odds before money comes for him.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (17:30) The Prince of Merewether BM64 (1600m)

#8 – Uncle Harry @ $3.90

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Consistent form is with Uncle Harry, who might have only three wins from 30 starts, but one of those wins came recently.

The five-year-old gelding has plenty of experience at Newcastle with 18 starts for a win and three placings, so the form is on the board.

He should get a nice run in transit, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

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