Newcastle

KILBRANNAN (3) Faded away to finish 5th last run at Gosford. Can make a comeback. Should come to hand quickly. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. EXPLICIT (13) Fresh from a 28 week spell. Picked up late ground when 3rd beaten by 3 3/4L last time at Kembla Grange but coming back in trip. He's been gelded. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. CONTEMPLATES (14) First up after a break. Good result placing 3rd last time at Gosford but dropping back to a shorter trip. Interesting gear change of tongue tie on first time. Looks to be value. MILITANT (4) 3yo by Fierce Impact racing as a debutant for trainer Michael Freedman and drawn nicely. Winkers go on for the first time. Added confidence with Keagan Latham doing the steering. Watch early betting.