Daily Racing Tips – Monday 16th February

Daily Racing Tips – Monday 16th February

Scroll down for our Monday racing tips on February 16th, featuring Newcastle best bets.

Newcastle: Race 2 (2:45pm AEDT)
No. 5 Flying Truffles

FLYING TRUFFLES is second up and primed to strike at Newcastle today.

She hinted at ability prior to debuting and worked home well to fill the minors here at her first competitive start.

With natural improvement, she can begin her rise through the grades today.

Newcastle R2 – The Adviser Collective Maiden Handicap
Final Race time: 
5th
5. Flying Truffles (6)
J: Ashley Morgan 57kg
3T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough
4.40WIN
2.00PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 15/06/2026 08:14:49 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
Newcastle: Race 3 (3:20pm AEDT)
No. 11 Vidia

VIDIA returns to action in a winnable race today.

Vidia didn’t record a win during her brief debut prep but did improve for competitive starts, while she’s had the benefit of a handful of trials ahead of today’s return.

On exposed form, she looks the one to beat.

Newcastle R3 – Davali Thoroughbreds Maiden Plate
Final Race time: 
1st
11. Vidia (2)
J: Andrew Adkins 56.5kg
64xT: Michael Freedman
3.70WIN
1.90PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 15/06/2026 08:14:50 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
Newcastle: Race 5 (4:30pm AEDT)
No. 5 Shirley’s Tribute

SHIRLEY’S TRIBUTE is another first up galloper that looks well placed to win today at Newcastle.

We haven’t seen Shirley’s Tribute at the races since August, but she was a smart winner on debut and went for a break after just one more start.

She’s had the benefit of a couple of trials, and we know she can perform well fresh.

Newcastle R5 – New Zealand Bloodstock F&M Handicap (Bm58)
Final Race time: 
6th
5. Shirley’s Tribute (4)
J: Ashley Morgan 60.5kg
16xT: Bjorn Baker
6.00WIN
2.60PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 15/06/2026 08:14:51 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
Newcastle: Race 6 (5:10pm AEDT)
No. 6 Piccaderro

PICCADERRO takes winning form into another nice race at Newcastle.

The son of Pierro’s form tapered off at the end of his last prep, but he returned to action with a stylish performance to break his maiden at Port Macquarie.

This is harder, but he’s open to plenty of improvement and it does look the next logical step for him to take.

Newcastle R6 – Horsepower C,G&E Handicap (Bm58)
Final Race time: 
2nd
6. Piccaderro (4)
J: Aaron Bullock 59.5kg
437×1T: Jason Deamer
2.35WIN
1.25PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 15/06/2026 08:14:52 PM (Australia/Brisbane)