AU - Beaumont (Newcastle) - Race 6

AETHELWULF (6) lightly raced staying prospect who takes on this trip and grade for the first time. Didn't beat much last start, but it was the arrogance in the way he won with the 128lbs over 1 ¼m at Rosehill that suggests he's up to this class. Sure to go close. BELLA MONTAGNA (3) raced without luck last prep and ticks a few boxes second up. Kept safe in betting first up with a narrow fourth in the LR Wyong Cup over 1 5/16m. Leading contender who can win a good race this time in. CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD (1) Sydney Cup winner who held his ground to the line on resumption when last in the G3 Premier's Cup at Randwick over 1 ¼m. Stays in the calculations. ELLIPTICAL (5) improving with racing and like the way he gripped on with a narrow third in the LR Wyong Gold Cup. Can hold a position from the low gate.