AU2 - Newcastle - Race 8

SAINT CRUSADER (8) had been racing consistently before returning to the winners' list last week, getting home by just over a metre at this circuit and distance. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but with even luck he is capable of getting the job done again. ITZMINEONTHELINE (7) chased a progressive mare when she finished third over this distance last start at Menangle. Winner three back at Maitland. Can be right in the finish. BAD HABITS (1) led from a few spots wider and dug deep in a last-start win by a nose at Bathurst. Has the speed to take advantage of the ace draw so can give a sight despite a class rise. MR TEDDY (3) draws well and won the only time he raced over this distance here.